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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...
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 spiri...
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 […]
Prepare for a Good Night’s Rest with These Sweet Sleep Gummies
Sleep—or the lack of it—impacts nearly every part of our lives. Poor sleep can leave us feeling unbalanced and out of sync, while restful sleep offers a powerful way to recharge and support overall wellbeing. For those nights when sleep doesn’t come easily, herbs can provide natural support by calming the mind, easing tension, and […]
Pot Liquor Healing Broth: A Nutrient-Rich Way to Nourish the Body
Herbal traditions are more than remedies—they are a living bridge between the past and the present. For African Americans, these...
Have Yourself a Very Venus Valentine’s Day + a Heart-Supportive Rose Chocolate Smoothie
The planet Venus is named after the Roman goddess Venus, commonly referred to as the goddess of love, and also known in Greek trad...
Breathe Easier This Winter: Make a Lavender and Sage Chest Rub
As the weather shifts and swings from autumn to winter to spring, we need herbal recipes in our repertoire to help combat stuffy sinuses. We have nothing against the standard mentholated chest rubs we all know and love, but they tend to have a very distinct smell that can err on the side of medicinal, […]
How to Prepare Herbal Oil for Hair Growth
If you experience hair loss or thinning hair, you are not alone. In fact, an estimated 50% of men and 25% of women will face noticeable hair thinning or loss by the age of 50 (D., 2024). For many, the first instinct is to reach for store-bought products, but these are often costly and full […]
Upcycle Your Holiday Tree with This Evergreen All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
If you are looking for a way to upcycle your holiday tree once the festivities are over and it’s time to take the decorations do...
