5 Essential Herbs for the Herbalist in Your Home
Over my years of owning Sacred Vibes Apothecary, countless individuals have asked me what my top five essential herbs to have in the home are. Here, I am giving an official answer! As I would describe to my clients, the answer would typically depend on the season. Each season inspires my herb choices for maintaining…
Nourish Your Body: 2 Supportive Recipes That are Ideal for Postpartum Care
The postpartum period is without a doubt a tender and transformative phase in the journey of birth and beyond. In the Holistic Approach to Postpartum Care Intensive in The Herbarium, our team of expert herbalists embrace the beauty and complexity of the fourth trimester, delving into the layers of the postpartum period and offering safe,…
Elderberry Spice Galette Recipe
As the season shifts from high summer to early autumn, we begin to prepare for what lies ahead. Connecting back with the rhythms of the earth helps us to honor our inner worlds. The life cycle of plants, reflected in their appearance, marks the shifts in time and is an invitation into ritual to honor…
How to Increase Appetite With Herbs, Diet, and Lifestyle
Having a good appetite and being able to relish the experience of eating is a basic sign of health. However, there are a number of factors, ranging from physical to emotional to circumstantial that can diminish one’s appetite. While this may not cause much concern if it happens for only a day or two, a…
Refresh Your Summer: Try This Herbal-Infused Slushie Recipe!
Who needs a summer cool-down treat? This delightful herbal-infused slushie recipe is just the thing you need to beat the heat! Unlike the artificially colored and flavored slushies you may have seen during childhood trips to amusement parks, this frozen treat is made of botanical ingredients that delight the senses and benefit the body and…
Green Pea Hummus Recipe with Fresh Mint
Many of us appreciate the satisfying and versatile nature of a good hummus. Great on sandwiches, pita bread, and crackers, hummus is also a fabulous topping on veggies, and adds an extra kick of protein to a variety of savory dishes and spreads. As a fun variation on chickpeas, this hummus recipe mixes it up…
3 Refreshing Fruit & Herb Cordial Recipes
I love how alive everything is in the summer. The flora and fauna are out and about, and so are my friends, making last minute get-togethers far more common this time of year. There’s a certain kind of magic in hot summer evenings spent sharing conversations on a patio while an ice-cold refreshment condensates in…
A Calming Yet Energizing Lavender Matcha Latte Recipe
Matcha has hit the caffeinated beverage scene with a bright green splash, but most people still don’t know much about it. Matcha is a type of green tea with a long history of traditional use in China that has been popularized in modern Japanese tea rituals. It is made by grinding the shade-grown Camellia sinensis…
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. Haille is a student of the Introductory Herbal Course, Intermediate Herbal Course, Emulsifiers and Preservatives in Botanical Products: 2 Part Intensive, and the Botanical Drawing for Herbalists Course. HA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how…
What’s the Difference Between Herbs and Spices?
Food and beneficial herbs and spices are deeply intertwined with each other – so much so that one can often be misunderstood as another. However, knowing the difference between an herb and a spice is important for both culinary enthusiasts and herbalists especially when studying plants and working with them in the kitchen or home…
