Applied Herbalism

Herbalists talk about developing a relationship with the plants they use. Relationship is a lovely way to describe how we...

To make a good oxymel, you need an herbal vinegar and honey. Honey is mildly drying to the respiratory system....

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Wood Betony was once a favored herbal remedy for just about everything that could ail you. Although we not longer...

Rhodiola has been used to help the body to adapt to a variety of stressors. It helps boost circulation to...

Chamomile, or Matricara recutitra, got a bad rap long ago for being an herb for babies. While it's true chamomile...

Perimenopausal anxiety and panic attacks are a normal part of the menopausal journey. For some us, they’ll be more frequent...

Fasting and cleansing are a normal and natural part of life for all species, humans included. That doesn’t mean we...

Tea spread across the world long ago in part because it’s delicious and in part because it’s got a whole...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Too often, herbalists refer to Spearmint and her close relations as "Mint." It's sad, in...

Plant medicines are perfect partners for helping us heal through and recvoer from traumatic experiences. As we move through these...

Grandma's kitchen was bright. I remember sitting near a formica counter that was light blue, white, and yellow. I was...

Research has shown that oats represent a sound unbroken link to our herbal lineage. A solid one-third of my herbal...

Have you ever wondered where the age-old adage, “elephants never forget” came from? Not only do these beautiful animals live...

Is there a right way or a wrong way to cook beans? That's a question I've asked many times over...

https://youtu.be/T6kZeSo4mWM Essential oils are the volitile oils plants produce to protect themselves against illness and predation, attract pollinators, and communicate with...

Note: The Clinic Memoirs are based on real experiences from Occupy Medical clinic, a free, integrated health clinic that serves...

Blueberries and Bilberries come from the same family, the Vaccinium family, making them relatives of other famous berries like the...

It was October. Three heads bent to their task at the donation table. Winter was coming, and we had heard...

"We'll clean your feet and Sue will give you some dry socks to change into plus anti-fungal oil to rub...

Angelica is like a giant Fairy Parasol, towering over the diminutive plants like bluebells, foxglove, and columbines. With it's dainty...

Adaptogens are a class of herbs that help us adapt to stress. Not all Herbalists agree on what makes an...

Getting a good night's sleep is key to so many aspects of health. We often overlook how important it is...