Alyssa Humann, CH | The Practical Herbalist

3 Uses of Gotu Kola: Formulating Home Remedies for Success

Posted by Alyssa Humann, CH | Formulation, Herbal Nerd Society |

Gotu Kola is one of those herbs that has made its way to Western Herbalism because it is regarded...

Gotu Kola for Spiritual Healing: Elephant Wisdom in Practice

Posted by Alyssa Humann, CH | Herb of the Month |

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

Three Herbal and Energetic Self-Love Practices

Posted by Alyssa Humann, CH | Daily Life, Herbal Nerd Society, Practical Herbalism |

My self-love journey has been peppered with different experiences, both superficial and intensely spiritual. There are so many ways to go about this journey it can be kind of confusing. But I have figured out what works for me, so I’m excited to share these three main herbal and energetic self-love practices with you!

Self-Love Tea

Posted by Alyssa Humann, CH | Drink, Recipes |

The self-love phenomenon that’s sweeping our culture right now is awesome because it is encouraging everyone to prioritize what feels good for them. Now, obviously this doesn’t always mean shopping sprees and trips to the coast. Sometimes self-love is just cozying up with a book and a cup of tea. (For me anyway.)