![Herbal Roots 101: How to Prepare and Use Roots for Wellness | Herbal Academy | Use herbal roots for wellness! In this post, you'll learn when to harvest roots, how to prepare them for use, and you'll even find several recipes to try.](https://theherbalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/U3L1_root-harvest_ha-1110x740.jpg)
Herbal Roots 101: How to Prepare and Use Roots for Wellness
Autumn is here, and by now, most plants have gone to seed. The vibrant energy we saw so abundantly all summer has sunk down into the roots of the plants, and as they die back, the nutrients that once flowed in the above-ground portions are returned downward into the roots. This makes fall the perfect…
![What Every Herbalist Should Know About Herbal Preparation Shelf-Life | Herbal Academy | Ever wondered if an herbal preparation from the back of your cabinet was still effective? Learn all about herbal preparation shelf-life in today's post.](https://theherbalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Copy-of-Copy-of-_R1A5154-1110x740.jpg)
What Every Herbalist Should Know About Herbal Preparation Shelf Life
Have you ever pulled an older herbal salve out of your bathroom cabinet and wondered if it was still effective? Or perhaps you’ve thought about making a large batch of herbal tea to store in the refrigerator and drink over the course of several days, later second guessing yourself because you weren’t sure how many…
![Herbal Compresses and Fomentations: What They Are & How To Use Them | Herbal Academy | Herbal compresses and fomentations are easily overlooked, however they have great potential for helping to ease discomfort. Here's how to make and use them!](https://theherbalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ha-compress-1110x740.jpg)
Herbal Compresses and Fomentations: What They Are & How To Use Them
Pulled muscles and painful spasms, a bad run-in with the pavement, or a nasty cough all call for a little extra loving care—a gentle touch. The somewhat lost art of topical herbal applications can offer that loving care in the soothingly useful form of herbal compresses and fomentations. These applications are simply made by soaking…
![How To Make Herb-Infused Oils | Herbal Academy | There are many methods of infusing oil with herbs. In this article, we will demonstrate how to make herb-infused oils using these various methods.](https://theherbalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Herbal-Oils-1110x740.jpg)
How To Make Herb-Infused Oils
If you have never made an herb-infused oil, you are in for a wonderful treat! These easy herbal preparations are a wonderful way to capture the benefits of herbs for many uses, from skincare to cooking. There are so many herbs you can choose from depending on your intended use, and there are so many…