Results for the searched words:
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 Dunning and Christina Kelmon and is the exclusive property of Kensington Publishing Corp. and is used with permission. All rights reserved. Born in Viña del Mar – Chile’s “Vineyard by the Sea” – Ann…
6 Natural Beauty Herbal Gifts For The Soul
This article is reprinted with permission from the Nov/Dec ’03 issue of The Essential Herbal magazine. Herbal Gifts That Are Good For The Heart Every year around this time, we find ourselves searching for that special homemade herbal gift to give our friends and relatives. I’ve been told by all who receive my gifts that…
The Beauty of Herbs
The plants we gather from field and forest contain hundreds if not thousands of nutrients and active constituents packed into dark roots, red and yellow petals, silvery leaves, shining seeds, luscious fruits. From walking a garden path lined with fragrant thyme, discovering yarrow on a mountain hike just when we need it, to infusing oil…
The Herbal Gardening Course
Do not share this page publicly until March 13.
Imagine growing a thriving herb garden that provides you with plenty of fresh, vibrant herbs to fill your kitchen and apothecary. Fresh pesto in spring, edible flowers in summer, fire cider in fall, and jars of jewel-toned herbs lining your shelves all year-round.
The Herbal Gardening Course is here to help you build that relationship with your garden from the ground up. You’ll learn how to plan, seed, plant, tend, and harvest an herb garden that actually works for your space, your climate, your life, and your goals. From soil health and garden design to seed starting and plant propagation to harvesting and drying herbs, this course guides you through every stage of the gardening journey so you can develop (or fine-tune!) the green thumb you always dreamed of having.
You also have the option to upgrade your enrollment with a few helpful extras. Add the Herbal Academy Garden Planner to keep track of your garden plans, notes, and harvests, or include the Garden Herbs Seed Set to get started with a curated selection of eight of our favorite easy-to-grow herbs. Enroll with both in the Complete Garden Bundle and you’ll receive a complimentary digital copy of the Recipes for Homemade Pest Control Guidebook.
Enroll before March 20th for an Early Bird Gift with Purchase – 8 beautifully illustrated garden designs that you can download today!
Garden Herbs Seed Set
The Garden Herbs Seed Set makes it simple to grow a vibrant herbal garden. This eight-herb collection includes high-quality, organic seeds from the herb-growing experts at Strictly Medicinal Seeds and features some of our favorite herbs that are easy to start for beginners: echinacea, lemon balm, thyme, motherwort, tulsi, catnip, chamomile, and calendula. These herbs attract pollinators and provide abundant harvests for culinary use and for your at-home apothecary. This is a perfect set for herbal students and home gardeners alike!
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…
An Herbalist’s Guide to Winter Break
Stepping out of routines and slowing down in the colder months may be a welcome or dreaded challenge, especially if the littles are home and itching to be entertained. But here’s the secret: it’s not just the children who need playtime. It’s us too! We’re the littles. Let’s play! Year-end breaks are the perfect time…
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…
Herbal Oils 101 Mini Course
Registration for this course is currently closed. Join the waitlist to be notified when it reopens in 2026.
Herb-infused oils are a foundational preparation in the herbalist’s apothecary and are helpful for common conditions, such as minor wounds, painful joints, pesky rashes, and more. While this basic maceration may seem easy to make, there are a wide variety of ingredients, methods, and techniques that can take an herbal oil from simple to exceptional!
In this online mini course, we will share everything you need to know to start making potent herbal oils from start to finish, from supplies to have on hand and chemistry of oils to select herbs commonly infused into oils, the detailed steps of making herb-infused oils, recipes to help you get started, and how to transform your herbal oils into completely new topical preparations for further use, including herbal creams, salves, lip balms, and more! Just imagine a cupboard shelf stocked with bottles of vividly colored herb-infused oils ready to use as-is or waiting to be blended together into effective recipes to meet your needs.
Plus, it comes with complimentary lifetime access, so you can reference course tutorials and recipes for years to come!
As an added bonus, you can upgrade your enrollment to include the Making Herbal Oils Guidebook—a beautifully designed, spiral-bound book that features helpful information from this course all in one convenient, easy-to-access location.
Get your aprons on and grab your herbs because it’s time to mix, macerate, and infuse some herbal oils!
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…
Boost Your Confidence With Herbs for Self-Doubt
We all have moments of self-doubt when we worry whether our abilities and our worth are “enough” (they are!). We may question our decisions and struggle to find a sense of assuredness. When occasional self-doubt becomes a prolonged experience, low self-esteem and a lack of confidence can become a block to our personal fulfillment. Chronic…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 tradition as Aphrodite. Valentine’s Day is an opportune time to honor Venus and all that she represents. In the spirit of spontaneity, practically any time of year can be a good time…
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…
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…
Discover 9 Festive Recipes for a Magical Herbal Holiday!
When you’re an herbalist, ordinary holiday festive recipes just won’t do! This season, we’re reaching for herbs that bring warmth, calm, and comfort for the cold days. We’re inviting plants that not only support our bodies but also lift our spirits, fill our homes with cheer, and add a burst of flavor and fun to…
Wintertime Awakening with Minty Mind Hot Chocolate
The tendency towards wintertime hibernation can keep our bodies and minds in a state of semi-slumber. Wrapping our hands around a steaming mug of Minty Mind Hot Chocolate is one way to awaken our cognition, while herbally transforming a classic winter beverage. This recipe combines the decadent richness of cacao with the invigorating freshness of…
Botanical Teas Recipe Book
Botanical Teas Recipe Book offers over 150 Herbal Blends for the Home Apothecary!
Discover the enchanting world of herbal tea, where nature’s gifts are steeped into every cup, inviting vibrant wellness and tranquility into your everyday life. This beautifully crafted book is the third installment of the Herbal Academy’s Botanical Recipe Book Collection, created as a companion to the Tea Blending 101 Mini Course. It reflects the art and science of botanical tea blends, revealing the secrets to brewing infusions, decoctions, and sun teas that capture the essence of herbs with each thoughtful brew.
From the subtle dance of leaves and flowers unfurling in hot water to the delicate balance of flavors enhanced with natural sweeteners, spices, and botanical flourishes, each cup and aromatic sip becomes a captivating journey.
Herbal Tea Recipes you’ll love:
- Fairy Queen Tea
- Solar Splash Sun Tea
- ‘Tis the Sneezin’ Tea
- Spiced Rose After-Dinner Tea
- Elderberry-Ginger Syrup Tea
- Healthy Nursing Tea
- Waxing Moon Herbal Infusion
- Abuelita’s Sore Throat Tea
- Matcha and Adaptogens Latte
- Garden Joy Blend
With over 150 handcrafted recipes, this tea book is your companion for every occasion, offering herbal blends to invigorate in the morning, soothe in the evening, and nurture the spirit throughout the day. Whether you seek comfort on a chilly afternoon, support for common ailments, or simply a moment of peace, these botanical tea recipes promise to transform your tea ritual into a celebration of nature’s bounty. Let the beauty of each brew inspire your senses and nourish you deeply, one cup at a time.
Order the Botanical Teas Recipe Book now with the re-opened course, or by itself, and don’t miss your chance to add our limited-edition Glass Tea Infuser to your cart at checkout while supplies last.
[adrotate group="4"]
Nourish Your Body: 2 Supportive Recipes That are Ideal for Postpartum Care
The postpartum period is without a doubt a tender and transformative phase in the journey of birth and beyond. In the Holistic Approach to Postpartum Care Intensive in The Herbarium, our team of expert herbalists embrace the beauty and complexity of the fourth trimester, delving into the layers of the postpartum period and offering safe,…
4 Herbal Recipes That Are Best Made With FRESH Plant Material
In the realm of herbalism, sometimes fresh is best. There is something enchanting about the aroma of freshly picked herbs, the way their vibrant colors catch the light, and the burst of flavor and aroma they add to any herbal recipe. While dried herbs have their place, in some cases they may not be as…
A Flower Pressed Cracker Recipe That is Sure to Impress Everyone at the Table
When it comes to creating a beautiful and delicious snack, this Flower Pressed Cracker Recipe is a perfect choice, sure to impress everyone at the table. These crackers are not only visually stunning but also filled with flavor, thanks to the incorporation of edible flowers and herbs. One of the best aspects of Flower Pressed…
Everyday Korean Herbs + a Hibiscus Jujube Tea Recipe
In our new Everyday Korean Herbs Intensive available in The Herbarium, herbalist Grace Yoon, author of The Korean Herbal Apothecary, deep dives into the many different aspects of herbal traditions in Korea. This intensive covers topics of interest ranging from specific Korean herbs for beauty to Confucianism and its philosophical influence on Eastern perspectives on…
How to Build a Culinary Kitchen for Herbalists
The following excerpt is taken from the book Foraged & Grown by Tara Lanich-LaBrie. Tara takes us on a culinary kitchen journey to reconnect with our body and the natural world with 100 plant-inspired recipes. Foraged and Grown is a herbalist’s culinary kitchen journey through the seasons with recipes that highlight herbal ingredients and share…
Let’s Celebrate These 8 Plants That Are Associated With the Sun
As we slowly transition out of the depths of winter and, if we are fortunate, are blessed with sun-ray glimpses of spring, this can be an excellent time to celebrate plants associated with the Sun. If you are familiar with herbal systems that place a strong emphasis on the energetics of herbs, such as Ayurveda…
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…
Handmade Cards With Plantable Seed Paper
Elevate your homemade cards with a touch of nature by crafting them with homemade seed paper—a plantable gift that keeps on giving! The seed paper can also be turned into charming gift tags, adding a delightful and eco-friendly touch to your expressions of love. Plantable seed paper is a creative and eco-friendly way to send…
