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Orange – Pocket Herbal

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Learn, The Pocket Herbal |

Citrus species – Rutaceae family In the 1700s, oranges were at the center of a storm. Thanks...

Rose Geranium Essential Oil for Emotional and Physical Healing

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herbal Encyclopedia, Learn |

I love working with Geranium essential oil, although I am sensitive. For me, Geranium can...

Light Your Fire: Ginger Magic to Boost Confidence and Creativity

Posted by Candace Hunter | Magical Herbs, The Family Herbalist |

Ginger’s association with money is rooted in it’s ability to get energy moving. It stirs the will seated in the power centers and helps to feed the inner fires. You can use Ginger with the right intention to boost your creativity and help you build confidence as you start a new project, job, or venture. Here’s an easy example.

Make Your Own Essential Oil Blends

Posted by Candace Hunter | Medicine Making, Practical Herbalism |

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Aromatherapy in a Cup: Herbs for Grief

Posted by Candace Hunter | Formulation, Herbal Nerd Society |

Of the many beings who inhabit this world, Plants are perhaps the most well-adapted to handling Grief with Grace and Compassion. They have learned how to endure personal loss, such as the deep pruning we give our roses each spring or

Herbs for Anger: Healing Emotional Trauma, Plant Medicine Support

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herbal Nerd Society, Practical Herbalism |

Anger comes in many forms. Irritability and peevishness among others describe the lighter side,...

How to Harvest Aloe Vera

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Herbal Remedies, Lifestyle, Medicine Making, Remedies, Spa and Leisure |

Aloe vera is a fabulous healer for 1st degree burns, scrapes and cuts. Many people grow aloe...

Rosemary Essential Oil Properties and Use

Posted by Candace Hunter | Essential Oils, Herbal Nerd Society |

Aromatherapists have long employed Rosemary’s strongly aromatic qualities to treat infectious diseases including colds and flu, heart and circulatory conditions including low blood pressure and cold hands and feet, slow or sluggish digestion, menstrual irregularity and infertility, and what was once called

Herbal Sprinkles for Everyday Wellness: The Herbal Kitchen

Posted by Kami McBride | Food, Recipes |

I have to tell you that by far the most popular sprinkle that people have loved the most is my Red Powder Herbal Sprinkle. It didn’t start out with the name Red Powder; my family would just say, “Hey, pass the red powder, would ya?” So the name stuck. It is definitely a favorite at our table.