Daylily Benefits + Recipe: A Sneak Peek from the ‘National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants’
If you’ve ever wandered through your backyard or along a forest path and wondered which plants might offer more than just beauty, the brand-new National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants is your next must-have companion. Co-authored by Herbal Academy educators and authors Heather Wood Buzzard and Mimi Prunella Hernandez, this vibrant, user-friendly guide…
Herb Gardening Yearly Outlook: Map Out Your Annual Garden Plan
When spring rolls in and your inner green thumb starts dreaming big again, it’s time to map out your annual garden plan! Even if your outdoor space still has traces of spring snow, now is the prime time for dreaming, scheming, and planning your herbal garden of delights. A little forethought now can set you…
Freshen Your Home With This Green Clean Stovetop Potpourri Recipe
Don’t you just adore the scent of a natural, freshly cleaned home? Bright notes of zesty lemons, fresh mints, evergreens, and a hint of lavender combine with a little vinegar to create that green clean aroma that we adore in our homes at this time of year. Unfortunately, many common cleaning products and fresheners, which…
Happy Days Herbal Mocktail Recipe That Will Uplift Your Spirits
We have a little herbal magic to introduce you to, the Happy Days Herbal Mocktail—this is a concoction that can uplift the spirit with the properties of St. John’s wort, warm any day with zest of ginger, and add a dash of sunshine brightness with the addition of grapefruit juice. This mocktail carries the wisdom…
How Meaghan Moore Fine-Tuned Her Herbal Business and Became a Full-Time Herbalist
Meaghan Moore is the herbal business owner and herbalist behind Blooming Mountains Botanical Sanctuary, an herb farm and plant oasis growing around 80 varieties of herbs, both native and from around the world. Together with her husband, they offer live plant sales, bulk herbs, herbal education, and craft botanical products from gardens, meadows, and forests….
Herbal Capsules 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
Herbal capsules are one of the most simple herbal preparations in the herbalist’s toolkit. Not only are they easy to make, but they are a convenient way to incorporate the benefits of herbs into your daily routine. Encasing powdered herbs in digestible capsules offers a discreet and tasteless alternative to other herbal preparations. Whether you’re…
Prepare for a Good Night’s Rest with These Sweet Sleep Gummies
Sleep—or the lack of it—impacts nearly every part of our lives. Poor sleep can leave us feeling unbalanced and out of sync, while restful sleep offers a powerful way to recharge and support overall wellbeing. For those nights when sleep doesn’t come easily, herbs can provide natural support by calming the mind, easing tension, and…
Pot Liquor Healing Broth: A Nutrient-Rich Way to Nourish the Body
Herbal traditions are more than remedies—they are a living bridge between the past and the present. For African Americans, these practices represent resilience, survival, and innovation. Passed down through oral traditions, often in whispers during the harsh realities of enslavement, these healing systems were adapted to new environments and challenges. Our ancestors transformed what surrounded…
Have Yourself a Very Venus Valentine’s Day + a Heart-Supportive Rose Chocolate Smoothie
The planet Venus is named after the Roman goddess Venus, commonly referred to as the goddess of love, and also known in Greek tradition as Aphrodite. Valentine’s Day is an opportune time to honor Venus and all that she represents. In the spirit of spontaneity, practically any time of year can be a good time…
First Holistic Care Steps to Take After Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis
In Holistic Cancer Care, seasoned medical herbalist Chanchal Cabrera, MSC, FNIMH, RH(AHG), provides an effective framework for approaching a cancer diagnosis through a truly integrative perspective. Having seen many patients through to recovery, Chanchal is a powerful ally during the cancer journey from diagnosis to embarking on medical treatment and holistic support all the way…
