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A Summer Pause on Our Herbal Courses
A Note to Our Dear Students ~ Beginning July 21, Herbal Academy will be temporarily closing enrollment for a Summer Pause. In nearly 15 years of serving this community, we can count on one hand the number of times we’ve closed registration in this way. We love our open schoolhouse – where students can begin […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Rae Bellows (@wildoriginsbotanicals)
Rae Bellows (@wildoriginsbotanicals) is the owner of Wild Origins, which creates hydrosols and seed-to-bottle herbal products. Bes...
Two Herbalist Day Gifts in Celebration of Our Herbal Elders
Join us in celebrating Herbalist Day, where we give intentional thanks to those who bring herbalism to our lives, helping us stay ...
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 […]
Harriet Tubman’s Less-Known Herbalist Legacy
Harriet Tubman is well known as an advocate for freeing enslaved people in America after she made her own escape from slavery in 1849. But how many of you knew that Harriet Tubman was also a skilled herbalist, forager, cook, and keeper of plant wisdom? Today, on March 10, Harriet Tubman Day and the day […]
Herbal Cosmetic Ingredients: Coconut Oil
In this exclusive video presentation and written excerpt from her book Modern Cosmetics – Ingredients of Natural Origin: A Scien...
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Ashley Ruiz (@herbal.ash)
Ashley Ruiz (@herbal.ash) is the owner of Provherbs where she makes herbal products for stress management, hormone support, energy...
The Benefits of Using the Hemlock Tree in Your Herbal Practice
If you’ve ever wondered if the benefits of the herbs growing at our feet in our gardens and wilds also translate into the trees around us, you may find yourself deeply diving into Dr. JJ Pursell’s new book, Medicine from the Trees: Herbal Remedies from the Forest for Whole-Body Health and Wellness. In the book, […]
Come as You Are: Inside the 2026 Virtual Herbalism Conference
When we first imagined the Virtual Herbalism Conference, it wasn’t about creating something bigger or louder. It was about creating something true. Herbalism has shaped our lives not just through the plants themselves, but through the people we’ve met along the way. From the teachers who opened our eyes to the plant kingdom to the […]
3 Herbal Nonprofit Organizations to Support
Healthy ecosystems are built on reciprocity. The herbs we cultivate in our gardens are beautiful examples of the principle of givi...
Menopause With Ease: Natural Herbal Breast Support During the Menopause Transition
The transformative time surrounding menopause marks a crossroads, bringing reflection and inner shifts, and also accompanying myri...
Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support
The following excerpt, Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support, is excerpted from Aroma Alchemy by Holly Brandenberger, published by Watkins Publishing. Copyright © 2025. Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support and Relief Aromatherapy is a personal journey, and discovering the right oils for your wellbeing requires experimentation. The process of finding what works best can be both […]
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 beau...
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 su...
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 […]
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 […]
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 oas...
Free Herbal Event for Plant People: Introducing the 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference
It is with great joy and excitement that we welcome you to the Herbal Academy’s inaugural 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference – ...
Two Ways to Make Sauerkraut for an Extra Digestive Boost
In the 10th anniversary edition of Fermented Vegetables, fermentation experts Kirsten K. Shockey and Christopher Shockey share their passion for fermentation as a traditional preservation method that lends itself beautifully to vegetables. Familiar vegetable ferments like sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles are tried and true stalwarts of traditional healthy diets, but are just the tip of […]
Discover the Inspiring Journey of a Korean American Herbalist and Shop Owner
Meet Christine Young, a Korean American herbalist bringing an herbal shop to Denver in 2024 offering bulk herbs, custom tea blends, formulas, events, and classes. She incorporates her cultural influence and offers a variety of herbal products, including kimchi. Christine is a graduate of Herbal Academy’s Intermediate Herbal Course, Business Herbal Course, and is currently […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Haille Olimb (@theherbalistsassistant)
Haille Olimb (@theherbalistsassistant) is the owner of The Herbalist’s Assistant where she creates herbal self-care products. Ha...
A Blush Rose Gimlet Recipe That is Both Refreshing and Captivating
In this ultimate guide to seasonal herbs, Seasonal Living with Herbs is a transformative book written by Jess Buttermore that expl...
Choosing the Right Herbs for a Person or Situation
In her new book, The Herbalist’s Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary, Mary Colvin, RH(AHG), offers a detailed exploration of many herbal preparations, including many recipes, monographs, and clinical insights. Mary shares her passion for inspiring herbalists of all stages who dream of establishing a thoughtfully curated apothecary. Exploring the nuances of […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Amber Benge (@gracewalkfarm)
Amber Benge (@gracewalkfarm) is the owner of Grace Walk Farm where she teaches a gardening course, making money on a homestead, how to grow zinnias, and more! She is also a graduate of Herbal Academy’s The Foraging Course, Introductory Herbal Course, and the Herbal Materia Medica Course. She also ministers to her family, neighbors, and […]
How to Choose Herbs for Sleep
In her new book, Herbal Remedies for Sleep: How to Use Healing Herbs And Natural Therapies to Ease Stress, Promote Relaxation, and...
How Do You Know if an Herb is Sustainable?
In our new Sustainable Herbal Supply Chain Intensive available in The Herbarium, you’ll learn how to discern quality herbs and u...
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Grace Jones (@gunkinthewoods)
We spoke with Grace Jones (@gunkinthewoods), graduate of Herbal Academy’s Introductory Herbal Course, Intermediate Herbal Course, and Advanced Herbal Course. Grace is the owner of Gunk in the Woods where she sells herbal products, art, apparel, and more. She also runs a neighborhood kids garden club, and is the co-creator of Seasoned, a farm-to-table herbal […]
The Practice of Spiritual Herbalism and How It Relates to Sexual Health
In The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism: Transform, Heal, and Remember with the Power of Plants and Ancestral Medicine, Karen M. Rose explores cultural traditions of heart-based herbalism. Offering a perspective informed by tradition, science, and spirit, Karen discusses each system of the body through a transformational lens. Karen draws on the wisdom of […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Natalya King (@bodylovebytal)
In this installment of our Student Feature series, we interviewed Natalya King (@bodylovebytal), graduate of Herbal Academy’s Ad...
