Do You Get Cold Sores (HSV)? Try This Amazing Herbal Recipe Today!
Cold sores might not be the most glamorous topic, but they’re something many of us deal with—somewhere between 50-80% of adults carry HSV-1, which is the herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores. The good news? Our plant friends have some gentle, effective ways to support us. Herbs like lemon balm, St. John’s wort, and…
Experience Nature’s Gentle Touch With DIY Calendula Lotion
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a cheerful, bright yellow- and orange-flowered herb that reigns supreme at soothing and supporting the skin and mucous membranes, among other things. When applied topically, it helps with minor scratches, severe wounds, and even bacterial imbalances. This plant ally is a powerful flower to incorporate into topical herbal formulas, such as…
Transform Your Day with Herbs That Motivate
Motivational sparks of creativity help fill our lives with play, joy, and fun! These lightbulb moments often ignite passion, enthusiasm, and excitement, but we know that it can sometimes feel difficult to carry creative ideas forward and bring them into reality. That’s why we need to add herbs that motivate into our materia medica! To…
Discover Herbs That Grow in City Spaces and Learn Whether You Can Harvest Them
I love the feeling of emerging from my home for a walk around my neighborhood to find urban herbs emerging in city spaces, greeting the sun right alongside me. Chickweed (Stellaria media), plantain (Plantago spp.), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) all spring up from the earth along the sidewalks, while violets (Viola spp.) and dandelions (Taraxacum…
Monthly Herbal Masterclasses to Inspire Your Learning
If you’ve been here for a while, then you might be somewhat familiar with The Herbarium, our dedicated membership designed to support herbalists of all skill levels at every stage of their journey with a breadth of trusted, in-depth resources. Now, we’re overjoyed to announce an INCREDIBLE new addition to this space: Monthly Herbal Masterclasses…
Cooling Body Spray with Rose and Peppermint Essential Oil
Summer is here, and with it all the joys and woes of a warmer climate. Whether summer means road trips, picnics, or time spent by the pool, lake, or ocean, having ways to refresh your skin and cool down from the heat will help make those hot, lazy summer afternoons even more enjoyable. This cooling…
5 Reasons Herbal Bitters Belong in Every Home
Do you ever feel sluggish or bloated after meals? Or do you ever experience an immediate post-meal blood sugar rollercoaster? You certainly aren’t alone, and there’s a simple overlooked botanical ally that can help—herbal bitters! Bitters are the forgotten flavor, and yet they have the power to transform your health. Not only do they gently…
Herbs for Dogs: Calendula and Other Herbs for Canine Skin Health
In The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine Herbalism: Applications and Practice, Rita Hogan, C.H., highlights the many different evidence-based herbs for dogs factors that contribute to canine wellness. Incorporating herbs, diet, lifestyle tips, energetic considerations, and a truly holistic viewpoint of animal as mind, body, and spirit, Rita approaches skin health from the inside out. A…
Can I Become a Certified Herbalist?
If you are reading this article, it is probably because you have a love of herbalism. You may be curious about herbalism as a career path and wonder what kind of training or credentials are required to become an herbalist. The good (and perhaps confusing) news is that there is no single path to becoming…
Transform Your Drinks With the Color-Changing Magic of Violet Ice Cubes
One botanical sign that spring has arrived is the appearance of violets scattered across lawns. These common flowers and heart-shaped leaves are like an invitation from nature to go outside and spend time with plants. Violets are a truly joyful way to engage with the season, and lucky for us, they’re quite prolific. Many species…
