Cinnamon: Cassia and Ceylon Cinnamon Introduction
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article: Whether you wildcraft cinnamon from your local forest or grow it in a pot, you can gain the anti-microbial, warming, medicinal properties of cinnamon
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Intro to Motherwort, Leonurus Cardiaca
https://youtu.be/vOFfB_WSMMg Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Motherwort, aka Leonurus Cardiaca, is one of our culture's most essential herbs. Why, amid […] Read this article and all of our other Herbal Nerd Society...
Read MoreVerbena Hastata, Blue Vervain Plant ID and Intro
HERBAL NERD SOCIETY EXCLUSIVE: Blue Vervain is an often overlooked yet beloved North American wetlands herb. It’s European cousin, Verbena officinalis, has enjoyed a place in Traditional Western Herbalism as a nervine and neuro trophorestorative occasionally used to treat gallbladder and liver dysfunction as well as the early stages of fever.
Read MoreReishi: Intro to Ganoderma lucidum and G. tsugae
Kings, Gods, and Immortaility in the Fungal World...what connects them? A little, woody tree-dwelling fungi commonly known as Reishi. Reishi, […] Read this article and all of our other Herbal Nerd Society Content. Become...
Read MoreQuick Facts: Burdock
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Editor's Note: The text and still photos in this article are from Herbalism for the […] Read this article and all of our other Herbal Nerd Society Content. Become a Member Today. Join...
Read MorePassionflower, P. incarnata, Quick Facts
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Passion Flower is the general name for a variety of Passiflora species. Passiflora incarnata is […] Read this article and all of our other Herbal Nerd Society Content. Become a Member...
Read MoreQuick Plant ID: Lobelia Inflata
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article There are many species of Lobelia, in the neighborhood of 300, to be more precise. […] Read this article and all of our other Herbal Nerd Society Content. Become a Member Today. Join...
Read MoreQuick Plant ID: Spearmint
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Too often, herbalists refer to Spearmint and her close relations as “Mint.” It’s sad, in my opinion, because the mint family is wide and varied, like the variety you get at a grand family reunion. There’s subtle differences between each of them, which gives experts a leg-up when formulating with them.
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Ancient Healer for Digestion, Auto-immune, Respiratory, and More: Licorice
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive ArticleFor centuries, we humans have had a love-it or hate-it relationship with Licorice. Have you met anyone who doesn’t have a strong opinion on the taste of black licorice candy or, for that matter, Jaegermeister?
If you’ve sided with the supporters of this sweet, slightly spicy and oh-so distinctly flavored root, you’re not alone…
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Best Collection of St. John’s Wort Resources
Saint John’s Wort pops up in the spring, just in time to start absorbing the growing solar rays. At Mid-summer, just when the Sun’s rays are the strongest, herbalists across the Western world harvest the flowering tops from this weedy herb.
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Benefits of Dandelion: Resource Guide
This month’s herb is Dandelion, one of our favorites. It is versatile, abundant, powerful, and good for what ails us. Thi article features our herb of the month video and a curated list of articles, Herbal Nerd Society content, podcasts, and recipes. We hope you enjoy.
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20 Best Home Remedy Uses for Lemon Balm: Learn About Lemon Balm
That minty weed threatening to take over your garden may well be Lemon Balm, aka Melissa. The good news is, Lemon Balm is a tasty forage food modern herbalists adore for more than it’s flavor. Lemon Balm’s lemony fresh flavor belies it’s power to help us fight off viruses, including shingles and chicken pox.
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How to Make an Oxymel
I like to add a little extra zing to my oxymels. I put in aromatic barks or roots or resinous plant parts that are tricky to extract in vinegar at the end of the oxymel process.
Read MoreLavender Resources: Herbal Remedies for Rejuvenation, Protection
Herbal Nerd Society Content: This is a curated page of posts about Lavender. You will find recipes, podcasts, articles, and other special content for Society Members in one convenient place.
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Ginger Health Benefits: Resource Guide
Welcome to the Herb of the Month. This page is available to all and is a sample of what the Herbal Nerd Society Members get extra each month. This page has a special video, curated articles, and recipes based on the month’s herb.
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