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Plantain Leaf Benefits and Recipes | Herbal Academy | Learn the many benefits of plantain leaf (Plantago spp.) and how to use it in two simple recipes, a juice and a face mask.

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ON June 25,2020

Plantain Leaf Benefits and Recipes

Since the launch of The Foraging Course, we’ve had a renewed interest in the humble, helpful herbs that grow right outside our doors. Plantain leaf (Plantago spp.) is one such wonder “weed” that’s found all over the globe. Two of the most common species, broadleaf plantain (P. major) and ribwort plantain (P. lanceolata), have followed…

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ON June 19,2020

How and Where to Buy Herbs in Times of Upheaval

At the outset of the current global pandemic, herbalists were more grateful than ever for the revered roots in our own apothecarie...

It’s officially goldenrod season, and we’re ab

It’s officially goldenrod season, and we’re absolutely smitten with this amber-colored herb! 😍

We partnered with @aforagersfeast to make a goldenrod and pear cordial that embodies this time of year so perfectly - you know what we’ll be drinking this weekend.

What's a cordial, exactly? Cordials are botanically infused, alcoholic beverages made for sipping. “Cordial” is derived from the Latin “cordiālis,” meaning, “of the heart.” This makes sense because cordials can lend a warming, gladdening feeling - especially when you sip them by the fire with loved ones.
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Cordials often contain fruit or herbs, a sweetener, and a pleasant-tasting alcohol, like brandy or bourbon. They can last up to 5 years if stored properly. Cordials make great holiday gifts, too... hint, hint! 😉

GOLDENROD AND PEAR CORDIAL RECIPE

🍂 About 1 cups fresh, chopped goldenrod flower (or ½ cup dried)
🍂 2 ounces chopped pear
🍂 1 cinnamon stick
🍂 Brandy, to cover
🍂 Honey, to taste

Directions: Pack goldenrod, pears, and cinnamon in a clean, 8-ounce canning jar up to ¾ of the way full. Pour alcohol over the plant material and cover by 2 inches. Make sure all plant material is completely submerged. Cover with parchment paper sandwiched between the lid and the jar. Store somewhere cool and dark for 3 to 4 weeks.

Shake your jar every few days to keep the plant material submerged. After 4 weeks, strain through a cheesecloth, squeezing out the excess liquid. Add about ¼-½ parts sweetener to the liquid you already have (or add sweetener to taste.) Bottle in clean, dry glass jars, label, and store. Makes approximately 7 ounces.

Sip on a few ounces of this delightful cordial any time you need a special treat. It’s particularly wonderful when served as an after-dinner aperitif. Cheers to autumn’s little pleasures! 🍂🍷

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There is a tendency for many of us to say that fal

There is a tendency for many of us to say that fall simply “snuck up” on us... anyone feeling this? 🍁

Keeping a constant, daily herbal ritual in your life can help keep you grounded throughout all of the changes that can occur during seasonal transitions. Daily rituals like this do not have to be complicated or drawn out. In fact, they can be as simple as preparing an herbal tea or taking an herbal tincture with intention every day. Adopting a simple herbal ritual like this can help stabilize you through all of the shifts that seasonal changes can bring. ✨🍁🍵

Burdock, oat, hawthorn, ginger, and tulsi (we also shared about tulsi in yesterday's post) are five wonderful herbs to help you ease into... and embrace... the fall season if you need that gentle transitional support.

What are your favorite fall herbs or rituals?

📷: inspiring photographer @kjp

As we welcome fall and begin to settle into our st

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Herbal Roots 101: How to Prepare and Use Roots for Wellness | Herbal Academy | Use herbal roots for wellness! In this post, you'll learn when to harvest roots, how to prepare them for use, and you'll even find several recipes to try.

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ON November 27,2018

Herbal Roots 101: How to Prepare and Use Roots for Wellness

Autumn is here, and by now, most plants have gone to seed. The vibrant energy we saw so abundantly all summer has sunk down into t...

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