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Herbal Academy Student Feature: Victoria Buzzalini (@wisewitchherbs)
Victoria Buzzalini (@wisewitchherbs) is the owner of Wise Witch Herbs, where she shares daily insights and her own herbal recipes. She is a student of the Introductory Herbal Course, Botanical Skin Care Course, Becoming an Herbalist Mini Course, and the Herbal Bitters Mini Course. HA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how you started […]
A Summer Pause on Our Herbal Courses
A Note to Our Dear Students ~ Beginning July 21, Herbal Academy will be temporarily closing enrollment for a Summer Pause. In near...
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. Bes...
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 rooted in wisdom and connected in community. This year, we’re excited to share two gifts that center the stories of herbalists who have guided us on our journeys: a special video interview with […]
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 […]
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 1...
Herbal Cosmetic Ingredients: Coconut Oil
In this exclusive video presentation and written excerpt from her book Modern Cosmetics – Ingredients of Natural Origin: A Scien...
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, mental clarity, and more. Ashley is a student of the Clinical Herbalist Path Package. HA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how you started your path into herbalism. Ashley: I actually didn’t grow […]
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 around us, you may find yourself deeply diving into Dr. JJ Pursell’s new book, Medicine from the Trees: Herbal Remedies from the Forest for Whole-Body Health and Wellness. In the book, […]
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 creat...
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 givi...
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 myriad challenges for both mental and physical health. In the Holistic Support for the Menopause Transition Intensive in The Herbarium, our team of seasoned herbalists explores physiological, mental, and emotional supports for the challenges of the menopause transition. There […]
Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support
The following excerpt, Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support, is excerpted from Aroma Alchemy by Holly Brandenberger, published by Watkins Publishing. Copyright © 2025. Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support and Relief Aromatherapy is a personal journey, and discovering the right oils for your wellbeing requires experimentation. The process of finding what works best can be both […]
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 ...
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 beau...
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 support herbalists of all skill levels at every stage of their journey with a breadth of trusted, in-depth resources. Now, we’re overjoyed to announce an INCREDIBLE new addition to this space: Monthly Herbal Masterclasses […]
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 career path and wonder what kind of training or credentials are required to become an herbalist. The good (and perhaps confusing) news is that there is no single path to becoming […]
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...
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 oas...
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 – a free herbal event for plant people! What an honor to gather in herbal community from across the globe—all united by a shared love for our plant allies and a deep curiosity for the […]
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 their passion for fermentation as a traditional preservation method that lends itself beautifully to vegetables. Familiar vegetable ferments like sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles are tried and true stalwarts of traditional healthy diets, but are just the tip of […]
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...
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. Ha...
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 explores the supportive, culinary, and crafting uses of herbs. This is a go-to resource for discovering the extraordinary benefits of nature’s bounty. Learn how to preserve herbs and harness their medicinal properties, explore creative ways […]
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 exploration of many herbal preparations, including many recipes, monographs, and clinical insights. Mary shares her passion for inspiring herbalists of all stages who dream of establishing a thoughtfully curated apothecary. Exploring the nuances of […]
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, ho...
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...
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 understand their place, and yours, in the functional supply chain. This excerpt from the Intensive sheds light on what makes an herb high quality and how the global supply chain influences the quality of an […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Grace Jones (@gunkinthewoods)
We spoke with Grace Jones (@gunkinthewoods), graduate of Herbal Academy’s Introductory Herbal Course, Intermediate Herbal Course, and Advanced Herbal Course. Grace is the owner of Gunk in the Woods where she sells herbal products, art, apparel, and more. She also runs a neighborhood kids garden club, and is the co-creator of Seasoned, a farm-to-table herbal […]
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, K...
