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thyme honey by Herbal Academy
  ON September 29,2025

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…

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Stay Cool This Summer with 4 Cooling Berry Herbal Nice Cream Recipes by Herbal Academy
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  ON August 04,2025

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…

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How to Make Pickled Carrots with Lavender by Herbal Academy
  ON July 21,2025

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…

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Experience Nature's Gentle Touch With DIY Calendula Lotion by Herbal Academy
  ON June 23,2025

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…

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Happy Days Herbal Mocktail Recipe That Will Uplift Your Spirits by Herbal Academy
  ON March 22,2025

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…

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Herbal Capsules 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started by Herbal Academy
  ON March 05,2025

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…

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Mocha Mint Foot Scrub: A Treat for Your Feet! by Herbal Academy
  ON December 20,2024

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…

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  ON December 13,2024

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…

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Cucumber Aloe Vera Water for Digestion and Immune Support by Herbal Academy
  ON October 31,2024

Cucumber Aloe Vera Water for Digestion and Immune Support

Aloe vera, often called the “plant of immortality,” has long been revered around the world not only for its beneficial properties but also for its spiritual significance. This succulent, known for its thick, fleshy leaves filled with soothing gel, has a rich history in my culture, one that has been passed down from generation to…

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Abuelita's Sore Throat Tea Recipe by Herbal Academy
  ON October 18,2024

Abuelita’s Sore Throat Tea Recipe

Do you have a cherished family recipe that holds a special place in your heart? For many of us, those recipes passed down through generations are more than just instructions—they’re memories, traditions, and the comforting embrace of loved ones. One of our Herbal Academy team members is blessed to have her Abuelita’s Sore Throat Tea…

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Refresh Your Summer: Try This Herbal-Infused Slushie Recipe! by Herbal Academy
  ON August 23,2024

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…

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Green Pea Hummus Recipe with Fresh Mint by Herbal Academy
  ON August 16,2024

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…

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