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Herbal Academy Student Feature: Rae Bellows (@wildoriginsbotanicals)
Rae Bellows (@wildoriginsbotanicals) is the owner of Wild Origins, which creates hydrosols and seed-to-bottle herbal products. Besides distillation, Rae spends her time in consulting and educational outreach as well. She is a student of the Introductory Herbal Course, the Botanical Skin Care Course, and the Intermediate Herbal Course. (Featured image by Cody Frayser Photography.) HA: […]
Two Herbalist Day Gifts in Celebration of Our Herbal Elders
Join us in celebrating Herbalist Day, where we give intentional thanks to those who bring herbalism to our lives, helping us stay ...
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 ...
Harriet Tubman’s Less-Known Herbalist Legacy
Harriet Tubman is well known as an advocate for freeing enslaved people in America after she made her own escape from slavery in 1849. But how many of you knew that Harriet Tubman was also a skilled herbalist, forager, cook, and keeper of plant wisdom? Today, on March 10, Harriet Tubman Day and the day […]
Herbal Cosmetic Ingredients: Coconut Oil
In this exclusive video presentation and written excerpt from her book Modern Cosmetics – Ingredients of Natural Origin: A Scientific View, Dr. Nina Kočevar Glavač offers an inside look at plant butters and oils, revealing the science behind botanical skincare. An author, botanical researcher, and Associate Professor at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, Dr. […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Ashley Ruiz (@herbal.ash)
Ashley Ruiz (@herbal.ash) is the owner of Provherbs where she makes herbal products for stress management, hormone support, energy...
The Benefits of Using the Hemlock Tree in Your Herbal Practice
If you’ve ever wondered if the benefits of the herbs growing at our feet in our gardens and wilds also translate into the trees ...
Come as You Are: Inside the 2026 Virtual Herbalism Conference
When we first imagined the Virtual Herbalism Conference, it wasn’t about creating something bigger or louder. It was about creating something true. Herbalism has shaped our lives not just through the plants themselves, but through the people we’ve met along the way. From the teachers who opened our eyes to the plant kingdom to the […]
3 Herbal Nonprofit Organizations to Support
Healthy ecosystems are built on reciprocity. The herbs we cultivate in our gardens are beautiful examples of the principle of giving. They offer themselves freely and willingly to help those in need, from humans to pollinators to soil microbes, with collaboration built into their ecosystem. It is with these herbs and plants in mind that […]
Menopause With Ease: Natural Herbal Breast Support During the Menopause Transition
The transformative time surrounding menopause marks a crossroads, bringing reflection and inner shifts, and also accompanying myri...
Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support
The following excerpt, Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support, is excerpted from Aroma Alchemy by Holly Brandenberger, published by...
Lifting Spirits: Pleasure With Aphrodisiacs
Are you curious to discover how herbs can support you in leaning into full-bodied enjoyment? In Naturally, clinical herbalist and author Rachelle Robinett explores this topic and offers an accessible, beginner-friendly approach to herbalism, walking you through science-backed guidance for using herbs, including aphrodisiacs, how to work with a variety of supportive herbal preparations, and […]
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 […]
Monthly Herbal Masterclasses to Inspire Your Learning
If you’ve been here for a while, then you might be somewhat familiar with The Herbarium, our dedicated membership designed to su...
Can I Become a Certified Herbalist?
If you are reading this article, it is probably because you have a love of herbalism. You may be curious about herbalism as a care...
Daylily Benefits + Recipe: A Sneak Peek from the ‘National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants’
If you’ve ever wandered through your backyard or along a forest path and wondered which plants might offer more than just beauty, the brand-new National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants is your next must-have companion. Co-authored by Herbal Academy educators and authors Heather Wood Buzzard and Mimi Prunella Hernandez, this vibrant, user-friendly guide […]
How Meaghan Moore Fine-Tuned Her Herbal Business and Became a Full-Time Herbalist
Meaghan Moore is the herbal business owner and herbalist behind Blooming Mountains Botanical Sanctuary, an herb farm and plant oasis growing around 80 varieties of herbs, both native and from around the world. Together with her husband, they offer live plant sales, bulk herbs, herbal education, and craft botanical products from gardens, meadows, and forests. […]
Free Herbal Event for Plant People: Introducing the 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference
It is with great joy and excitement that we welcome you to the Herbal Academy’s inaugural 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference – ...
Two Ways to Make Sauerkraut for an Extra Digestive Boost
In the 10th anniversary edition of Fermented Vegetables, fermentation experts Kirsten K. Shockey and Christopher Shockey share the...
Discover the Inspiring Journey of a Korean American Herbalist and Shop Owner
Meet Christine Young, a Korean American herbalist bringing an herbal shop to Denver in 2024 offering bulk herbs, custom tea blends, formulas, events, and classes. She incorporates her cultural influence and offers a variety of herbal products, including kimchi. Christine is a graduate of Herbal Academy’s Intermediate Herbal Course, Business Herbal Course, and is currently […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Haille Olimb (@theherbalistsassistant)
Haille Olimb (@theherbalistsassistant) is the owner of The Herbalist’s Assistant where she creates herbal self-care products. Haille is a student of the Introductory Herbal Course, Intermediate Herbal Course, Emulsifiers and Preservatives in Botanical Products: 2 Part Intensive, and the Botanical Drawing for Herbalists Course. HA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how […]
A Blush Rose Gimlet Recipe That is Both Refreshing and Captivating
In this ultimate guide to seasonal herbs, Seasonal Living with Herbs is a transformative book written by Jess Buttermore that expl...
Choosing the Right Herbs for a Person or Situation
In her new book, The Herbalist’s Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary, Mary Colvin, RH(AHG), offers a detailed explor...
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Amber Benge (@gracewalkfarm)
Amber Benge (@gracewalkfarm) is the owner of Grace Walk Farm where she teaches a gardening course, making money on a homestead, how to grow zinnias, and more! She is also a graduate of Herbal Academy’s The Foraging Course, Introductory Herbal Course, and the Herbal Materia Medica Course. She also ministers to her family, neighbors, and […]
How to Choose Herbs for Sleep
In her new book, Herbal Remedies for Sleep: How to Use Healing Herbs And Natural Therapies to Ease Stress, Promote Relaxation, and Encourage Healthy Sleep Habits, Maria Noel Groves, RH(AHG), weaves her surefooted experience with lifestyle choices, herbal supports, practical tips for herbal usage, and a treasure trove of enticing recipes to help readers feel […]
How Do You Know if an Herb is Sustainable?
In our new Sustainable Herbal Supply Chain Intensive available in The Herbarium, you’ll learn how to discern quality herbs and u...
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Grace Jones (@gunkinthewoods)
We spoke with Grace Jones (@gunkinthewoods), graduate of Herbal Academy’s Introductory Herbal Course, Intermediate Herbal Course...
The Practice of Spiritual Herbalism and How It Relates to Sexual Health
In The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism: Transform, Heal, and Remember with the Power of Plants and Ancestral Medicine, Karen M. Rose explores cultural traditions of heart-based herbalism. Offering a perspective informed by tradition, science, and spirit, Karen discusses each system of the body through a transformational lens. Karen draws on the wisdom of […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Natalya King (@bodylovebytal)
In this installment of our Student Feature series, we interviewed Natalya King (@bodylovebytal), graduate of Herbal Academy’s Advanced Herbal Course, Intermediate Herbal Course, Introductory Herbal Course, and Tincture Making 101. Natalya is the owner and founder of BodyLove by Tal in Parker, Colorado. BodyLove by Tal is a flourishing herbal and skincare brand that offers […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Jess Bergeron (@jkb.journal)
Welcome to another installment of our Student Feature series! We interviewed Jess Bergeron (@jkb.journal), graduate of Herbal Acad...
