Lifting Spirits: Pleasure With Aphrodisiacs
Are you curious to discover how herbs can support you in leaning into full-bodied enjoyment? In Naturally, clinical herbalist and author Rachelle Robinett explores this topic and offers an accessible, beginner-friendly approach to herbalism, walking you through science-backed guidance for using herbs, including aphrodisiacs, how to work with a variety of supportive herbal preparations, and…
How to Make Pickled Carrots with Lavender
The book excerpt below is taken from Preserving the Seasons by Holly Capelle. Preserving the Seasons is a straightforward and beautifully photographed guide to boiling water canning; drying, dehydrating, freeze-drying; freezing, infusing, and quick pickling. These are the easiest and most effective methods for preserving produce, herbs, and edible flowers. The recipe below for Pickled…
How to Make Lemon Balm and Mint Cool Down Pops
Cool, colorful, and full of plant-powered flavor— frozen treats like the pops below are a playful way to enjoy herbs and fruits on hot summer days. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) and mint (Mentha spp.) are the perfect herbs to offer some refreshment as the temperatures soar. The following recipe for Lemon Balm and Mint Cool-Down…
Avoid These 5 Common Herbal Safety Mistakes
Herbalism is a beautiful and empowering practice with the power to transform your health, but it also carries responsibility. After working with hundreds of thousands of students through our online herbal courses, we’ve seen the same safety mishaps again and again. From assuming natural = safe, to guessing at dosage, or trusting questionable resources, it’s…
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…
