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Pink Dandelion-Rose Chai Latte Recipe
This excerpt is from Maria Noël Groves’ new book, Herbal Gut Health: Natural Therapies to Promote Healthy Digestion, Boost Your Microbiome, and Support Gut Repair (Storey Publishing, 2026), and is reprinted with permission from the publisher. This blend combines bitters (dandelion and/or chicory and burdock roots), the uplifting and heart-gladdening aroma of rose, prebiotic starches…
Ginger Glycerite Video and the Scientific Principles of Herbal Extraction
In Herbal Pharmacy: The Science and Magic of Preparing and Administering Plant Medicine, Betzy Bancroft, RH(AHG), explores the jun...
Herbal Beauty Secrets from Ancestral Latin America
This book excerpt is taken from Radical Señora Era: Ancestral Latin American Secrets for a Happier, Healthier Life by Ann Murray ...
Warm Up Your Winter With These Irresistible Spiced Caramel Recipes
With the winter season still in full swing, we’re looking for warming and comforting meals and treats. The toasty flavors of these caramel recipes are elevated by kitchen spices and pair perfectly with a cup of tea. Whether you keep them all for yourself or share the warmth with your family and friends, we have…
10 Herbal New Year’s Eve Rituals to Explore
In a world that pushes us to go, go, go—what happens when we choose to slow, slow, slow instead? This new year, we are reflecting on rituals that embrace herbal practices to honor transitions with our focused presence. History shows us plants were mainstays in many cultures’ year-end rituals (which don’t always fall on December…
Winter Botanical DIY Craft Checklist
A chill is in the air, and the world outside is slowing down. Winter has a way of calling us inward, toward warmth, creativity, ...
Infuse the Best Herbs of the Season With This Holiday Tree Cordial Recipe
We’re trading in our festive herbal simmer pots for a sippable version (which smells just as good!). If you’ve been searching ...
Discover the Sweet Magic of Homemade Rose Hip Jam
If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for new and meaningful ways to weave the magic of herbs into your daily life. I find the kitchen to be the most accessible place for everyday herbalism. Incorporating herbs into daily food routines—be it grinding spices into your morning coffee or adding vitex berries to a…
DIY Thyme Honey Recipe for Coughs, Colds, and Sore Throats
Looking for a simple, natural way to care for coughs and colds? Thyme honey is a traditional preparation that brings together thyme, garlic, onion, and raw honey into a blend that supports respiratory health, soothes sore throats, and helps ease congestion. As the cooler months set in, having this powerful herbal preparation ready in your…
Butterfly Pea Flower Latte with Lavender Rose Cold Foam
Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) flower is well known for the dreamy blue hues it gives when blended into foods or drinks. These ...
An Herbal Headache Tea Recipe to Soothe Your Mind
Headaches are more than just a nuisance; they’re complex conditions that can truly disrupt your day. The good news? You can ...
Stay Cool This Summer with 4 Cooling Berry Herbal Nice Cream Recipes
As the weather turns warm and fresh spring days transform into long, hot summer afternoons, the desire for cooling foods, beverages, and herbs increases as temperatures peak. When it’s too hot to cook and you crave cool treats, it’s natural to turn to frozen goodies like ice cream and popsicles. Nice cream, made with a…
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 ...
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 adult...
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…
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…
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-sha...
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, an...
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…
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, wh...
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...
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…
Breathe Easier This Winter: Make a Lavender and Sage Chest Rub
As the weather shifts and swings from autumn to winter to spring, we need herbal recipes in our repertoire to help combat stuffy sinuses. We have nothing against the standard mentholated chest rubs we all know and love, but they tend to have a very distinct smell that can err on the side of medicinal,…
How to Prepare Herbal Oil for Hair Growth
If you experience hair loss or thinning hair, you are not alone. In fact, an estimated 50% of men and 25% of women will face notic...
Upcycle Your Holiday Tree with This Evergreen All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
If you are looking for a way to upcycle your holiday tree once the festivities are over and it’s time to take the decorations do...
Mocha Mint Foot Scrub: A Treat for Your Feet!
Are you ready for a winter treat for your feet? While the chocolates and goodies may be circulating in abundance around the holidays, why not also pamper your hard-working feet with a little extra decadent DIY self-care? This Mocha Mint Foot Scrub is easy to whip up; with ground coffee beans, sugar, and almond meal…
Discover 9 Festive Recipes for a Magical Herbal Holiday!
When you’re an herbalist, ordinary holiday festive recipes just won’t do! This season, we’re reaching for herbs that bring warmth, calm, and comfort for the cold days. We’re inviting plants that not only support our bodies but also lift our spirits, fill our homes with cheer, and add a burst of flavor and fun to…
Wintertime Awakening with Minty Mind Hot Chocolate
The tendency towards wintertime hibernation can keep our bodies and minds in a state of semi-slumber. Wrapping our hands around a ...
