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Student Formulation: Pumpkin Spice Tincture
This student formulation is submitted by Herbal Academy student Mike Crean While the shift into autumn brings crisper air and falling leaves, cozy sweaters, and closed-toe shoes, it is also marked by a well-known flavor: pumpkin spice. And what better way to celebrate this seasonal tradition than with a herbalist’s twist? This pumpkin spice tincture […]
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 ...
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 yards and meadows. Goldenrod is a bountiful late summer and fall herb that is just waiting to be harvested! We love using monographs from The Herbarium’s interactive plant database to inspire our herbal […]
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...
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 States since the 1800s, and for good reason! It’s refreshing, delicious, and so easy to make that you might even see the neighborhood kids running a pop-up lemonade stand. With […]
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, restaura...
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® Herbal Sorbet Float Drink–the perfect pairing recipe! This herbal treat combines two favorites: sorbet and a float–and an herbal one at that. We invite you to indulge in this dreamy and creamy sorbet, […]
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 jun...
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 these caramel recipes are elevated by kitchen spices and pair perfectly with a cup of tea. Whether you keep them all for yourself or share the warmth with your family and friends, we have […]
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, ...
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. I find the kitchen to be the most accessible place for everyday herbalism. Incorporating herbs into daily food routines—be it grinding spices into your morning coffee or adding vitex berries to a […]
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 ...
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, 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 […]
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 ...
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 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 […]
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-sha...
