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How to Make a Thyme Oxymel to Ease a Sore Throat and Cough (with Video)
Fall is the season to stock our home apothecaries with preparations for the coming winter months. Thankfully, we don’t need 50 different herbs to do it! In the Herbal Harvest DIY Apothecary Intensive in The Herbarium, we start with just eight easy-to-grow herbs: calendula (Calendula officinalis), catnip (Nepeta cataria), chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia, […]
Tulsi Lime Margarita Recipe
Made with ingredients that support gentle energy and resilience, this Tulsi Lime Margarita recipe is a refreshing way to add an he...
How to Make a Goldenrod Tincture to Beat Seasonal Allergies
If you look out your windows these days, you may just see the stately and beautiful yellow goldenrod (Solidago spp.) gracing your ...
Peppy Peach Tea Recipe
Summer is in full swing when peaches start piling up at roadside stands and farmers markets. This is especially true in the southeastern United States, where peaches (Prunus persica) are a seasonal staple. Turn them into cobbler, make preserves, add them to a pitcher of tea, or eat one right over the sink. And unless […]
8 of the Best Herbs for Radiant Skin
Our skin is the largest organ in the body, so it’s critically important to be intentional with what we put on it. The outer care we give ourselves will be reflected in our skin health. Our skin also reflects our inner nourishment and self care. Eating nutrient dense foods, managing stress, getting the sleep and […]
Brighten Your Morning With This Orange Blossom Latte Recipe
As if espresso and warm, frothy milk weren’t divine enough, we have a flowery, spicy new spin on your morning latte. This Orange...
Herbal Strawberry Lemonade Recipe + A Free 15 Functional Lemonade Recipes Ebook
When you imagine quenching your thirst after a hot day in the sun, what comes to mind? Lemonade has been a staple in the United St...
Vitamin C Carrot Calendula Orange Popsicles Recipe
Made with brewed calendula tea, fresh carrot juice, and fresh-squeezed orange juice, these Vitamin C Carrot Calendula Orange Popsicles are vibrant and nourishing. The vitamin C content in the orange juice, along with carotenoids in carrot juice and calendula blossoms, makes these popsicles not only beautiful to behold but also supportive of healthy skin, eyes, […]
What is Kombucha? Herbalist’s Edition!
Kombucha has become increasingly popular over the last decade, with an abundance of options popping up in grocery stores, restaurants, and craft breweries. Despite its more recent mainstream popularity, this fizzy drink has been around for much longer than that. Kombucha has a rich history of use spanning thousands of years for its benefits, and […]
How to Make Elderflower Champagne
We’ve featured a few herbal fermentation articles on the blog, but are you ready for another one? Here at the Herbal Academy, we...
Treat Yourself With This Strawberry Rose Sorbet Float Drink Recipe
Are you looking for a simple, refreshing, healthy treat for hot summer days? Look no further! We present to you…Our Rosy Mood® ...
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 juncture between modern phytochemistry and the artful intuition that has long guided herbal practice. She explains not only how to optimize the herbal preparation process, but why one form may be preferable over another—when a tea makes […]
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 the...
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, and the comforting presence of herbs and plants. This is a season made for simmering pots, crafting tables, wool socks, and hands busy with meaningful work. Winter botanical crafting not only […]
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...
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 flowers, in particular, are known for their vibrant blue coloration, which is attributed to the high concentration of anthocyanins. But this herb is more than just a pretty face. It’s an herb that […]
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, beverage...
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 on hot summer days. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) and mint (Mentha spp.) are the perfect herbs to offer some refreshment as the temperatures soar. The following recipe for Lemon Balm and Mint Cool-Down […]
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 suppo...
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-shaped leaves are like an invitation from nature to go outside and spend time with plants. Violets are a truly joyful way to engage with the season, and lucky for us, they’re quite prolific. Many species […]
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...
