Hawthorn Jelly Recipe
Who says heart-healthy can’t be absolutely tasty, too? This simple jelly made with Haws and Chili Peppers is one of our favorites. Sweet and spicy, this is the kind of medicine that does the heart good. This recipe makes approximately 9 cups (2 l). Ingredients 1.5 lbs. (0.7 kg) fresh haws, preferably after a freeze […]
31.Herbal Tree Medicines
We herbalists often get caught up in looking down at the bounty of medicinal plants at our feet, so much so we forget to look up. When we stop to look up, our tree friends are right there ready to share their medicine. Today, we’ll be talking about Herbal Tree Medicines you’ll find at home, in your back yard, and everywhere else.
30.Easy Herbal Gifts to Make at Home
As the holidays draw near, herbalists everywhere are looking for ways to spread a little holiday cheer. The easy herbal gifts we’ll be discussing today are sure to bring a smile to faces young and old. Join us as we talk about our favorite Make-at-home Herbal Holiday projects.
Wave-O’s Dog Food: Affordable, Easy, Nutritious Raw Recipe
Over a decade ago, I met David Wave-o Howell, the then maker of Wave-o’s Pet Food. My dogs fell in absolute love with his frozen Raw Foods Diet. When Wave-o’s Pet Foods closed it’s doors after 17 years in the business of feeding canines, David was kind enough to share his Raw Foods recipe with […]
Cannabis: Herb of Mystics
For centuries, cannabis has been a popular and, until recently in human history, cheap medicine. It was used in ancient Egypt, India, Africa, China, Japan, Arabia, Mesopotamia, and even Europe for many of the same complaints our modern scientists and doctors are beginning to address with it today. Generalized pain, neuropathy, and pain from various […]
Chili Pepper: History’s Hot Pepper
While cayenne chili peppers have enjoyed the most attention in recent years, chilies in general have been beloved for their medicinal and magical qualities for centuries. Archeologists have found the remains of chilies in dig sites in the Tehuacan Valley, Mexico, as old as 9000 years. South America and the southern areas of Mexico have […]
DIY Herbal Dyes: Fennel on Animal Fiber
Fennel offers up lovely pale yellows to forest greens, depending on the mordant and fiber you use. In this project, we’re using raw, spun wool yarn. You can use other animal fibers using this method, as well. With no mordant, you’ll get pale yellows in the Summer Wheat family. With an Alum mordant, it’ll be […]
Natural Breath Freshener: Muhkwas
Muhkwas is the name of the sweet and spicy mix of seeds and spices you’ll generally find near the cash register at Indian restaurants. This particular blend won’t be as sweet and candied as those you’ll find commercially, but it’ll aid your digestion and freshen your breath after a delicious meal just as well. Plus, […]
29.Add Chili Pepper to Your Life
If you’re throwing an herbal party, there’s one spicy guest you’ll surely want to include: Chili Pepper. They bring a zesty fire even non-herbalists will love. Today, we’re talking about ways to add a little Chili Pepper to your life.
28.The Path into Health and Healing, an Interview with Zoe Fallian
The Path into health and healing can be a straight, clear line, but often it isn’t. Many of us spend our early careers trying on many other hats while we seek a viable way to make a living. As alternative healing practices have found their footing in our country, many of us find our way to our true calling. Today, we’re talking with Licensed Acupuncturist and Board Certified Herbalist Zoe Fallian about Oriental Healing Modalities and the path to practice.
27.Fall Cleanse and Herbal Detox for Body, Mind, Soul
Autumn is a perfect time for an herbal cleanse. Everyone can seize this opportunity to detox in a healthy, invigorating way with some of the wonderful plant medicines available. Today, we’re talking about Fall Cleaning for Body, Mind, and Soul The Practical Herbalist® Way.
26.Crisis Herbal Dental Care
When dental troubles surface, natural remedies are a go-to for Practical Herbalists. We recognize or plant allies are well suited to caring for the extremes our teeth and gums brook in health and in crisis. Today, we’re talking about herbalism for dental emergencies and diseases and the more intensive situations our mouths sometimes face.