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Ancient Wisdom
  ON September 25,2015

Finding the Roots of Our Herbal Traditions

Fall is all about root medicine. As our plants ready themselves for winter, many of them draw their energy down into the roots to wait out a season of cold and rest. Burdock, dandelion, butterfly weed, angelica, and licorice are just a few of the herbs we cherish for their medicine underground. With roots at […]

Herb Talk
  ON September 17,2015

A Family Herb: Chamomile Flower

The lovely little chamomile flower is reminiscent of peaceful sunshine filled days, which speaks to the gentle power of this plant for easing discomfort and bringing happiness. In herbalism the two most commonly used chamomiles are the German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla syn. Matricaria recutita), which may be the most familiar, and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). […]

Botanical
  ON September 10,2015

Herbs Underground: Tubers, Corms, and Roots

Roots are out of sight, out of mind. They work behind the scenes, powering the ability of a plant to use nutrients from the soil, and sometimes even enriching the dirt for other plants by pulling up nutrients from farther underground or using special nodes to fix nitrogen in the soil. To herbalists, though, roots […]

Animal Herbalism
  ON August 31,2015

FREE Herbs For Animals Chart

Herbalism is for everyone – including your furry friends! As shown in the Free Herbs for Animals Chart: 20 Herbs to Know & Use, herbs can be a wonderful addition to your pet’s meal plan and first aid kit. Herbs can be used safely and effectively, helping to eliminate the use of harsh chemicals. Add nourishing foods from the plant […]

DIY / Garden Medicine
  ON August 31,2015

How to Craft the Perfect Herb Planter

Earth is home to an incredible array of natural herbs that have been integral to society for as far as we can see into the past. Herbalism is a proud tradition of knowledge, community with nature, and responsibility. Herbs are available for such a myriad of uses that it is nearly impossible not to encounter […]

Herb Talk
  ON August 13,2015

Cooling Down with Summer Rose

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is the season of yang and is associated with the fire element, the Heart, and Small intestine. Energy peaks and it is the time of growth, light, and abundance. Summer is the season of joy and for most of us, it is a more relaxed and fun time of year. […]

Herb Talk
  ON August 09,2015

Jewelweed, A Story

Post written by John Bailey, student in the Intermediate Herbal Course. Who ever knew that herbs and other things that help us on a day-to-day basis, would ever end up in a cool story that would teach me so much? I have been traveling the Red Road (our religion and way of life) for over […]

Herb Talk
  ON July 30,2015

A Family Herb: The Comforts Of Rose

The lovely rose has more than a beautiful face. Highly prized throughout history as an herbal remedy, roses (Rosa spp.) have long been used to help soothe and heal humanity’s woes. Gentle rose is a calming nervine and a helpful respiratory and immune ally as well as a useful topical remedy. Bring the comforts of […]

Herb Talk
  ON July 28,2015

Benefits of Bee Balm: Monarda fistulosa and M. didyma

Bee balm is the common name of both Monarda didyma, which has red flowers, or Monarda fistulosa, which can have lavender, pink, or white flowers. M. didyma and M. fistulosa are two of the most popular species among the seventeen species and over fifty cultivars of the plant. One or more of them are found […]

use chamomile
Cooking With Herbs / Herb Talk / Herbal Recipes To Try / Natural Beauty
  ON July 13,2015

23 Ways to Use Chamomile

Chamomile is one of the most recognized and used herbs in the western world. Many people think of it first for anxiety and insomnia, but it’s far more than a gentle nervine. From tea and tinctures to salves and soap, chamomile’s versatility and aroma have long-been welcomed into our lives. To read about chamomile’s use throughout the […]

Herb Talk
  ON July 10,2015

Get to Know the Versatile Chamomile Plant

From the Astereraceae (daisy) family comes the Matricaria recutita (German chamomile) and Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile). Both are known as chamomile, although North Americans tend to use the German chamomile plant, while those in the UK use more of the Roman variety. These two unrelated chamomile plants share many of the same constituents, have a similar appearance and aroma, […]

Lemon Balm Benefits
Herb Talk
  ON June 25,2015

A Family Herb: Lemon Balm Benefits

Delightfully fragrant lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a wonderful herb for the entire family. In fact, it is one of my family’s favorite herbs! A beloved medicinal herb and a delicious food that has been enjoyed for thousands of years, lemon balm has a wide array of time-tested applications. Lemon Balm Benefits  As a gentle nervine, […]

getting to know the valerian plant by Herbal Academy
Herb Talk
  ON June 24,2015

Getting to Know the Valerian Plant

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is on the other end of the fragrance spectrum. Although some people like the smell of the valerian plant (I’m one of them), many say that it reminds them of  “dirty sweat socks.” Dioscorides and Galen must have felt the same way, since they referred to valerian as “Phu.” Other common names for valerian include: garden […]

Herb Talk
  ON May 26,2015

Stinging Nettle Plant: A Spring Favorite

Many herbalists can hardly wait for spring to nourish their bodies naturally with fresh greens from the earth. Much like our ancestors, we harvest (learn how) the highly nutritious nettle, incorporate it into our diets, and dry enough of it to get us to next spring. Nettle (Urtica dioica) has fulfilled many needs for humans in […]

Garden Medicine
  ON May 18,2015

Growing Herbs in Unlikely Locations

When you picture herb gardens, you might think of luscious outdoor spaces that are filled with exotic fragrances, beautiful colors, and paths to wander leisurely from one area to another. For the vast majority of herb growers, however, this scenario simply isn’t possible. Most gardeners grow herbs because they believe in their natural health benefits, […]

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