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Making Honey into Wine: Mead for Herbalists

Posted by Candace Hunter | Practical Herbalism |

Mead, strictly speaking, is made with honey, water, and yeast. Nothing more. It’s a fabulously medicinal and Divinely Delicious medicine in its own right. Truly, I could write a book just on the virtues of Mead, as have many enthusiasts and experts already done. Mead combines the medicinal properties of Honey, which are plentiful, with the gut-friendly medicine of fermentation. A glass a day of mead can help improve digestive health and prevent a wide variety of digestive complaints.

Kombucha Howto: Fermented Home Remedies for Herbalists

Posted by Candace Hunter | Practical Herbalism |

It’s come to my attention recently that many folks don’t know what Kombucha is. I was shocked, but upon reflecting over the past decade since I first began drinking it I realized that it wasn’t until I moved out to Eugene, Hippy-Capital of the World, that I discovered this amazing fermentation.

Berries as Herbal Medicine: Links, Videos, Berry Herbal Remedies

Posted by Candace Hunter | Practical Herbalism |

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Cranberry for Phytochemical Protection: How it works

Posted by Sarah Jay | Chemistry |

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait) is one of the most cultivated fruits in the western upper regions of North America. Today bogs and terms like “superfruit” are associated with cranberry. But only within the past few decades has the phytochemical composition of cranberry been widely recognized and studied. Now it is known among the scientific community as a viable antioxidant and a treatment for urinary tract infections.

Schizandra Berry formulas based on Traditional Chinese Medicine

Posted by Ruty Wherland | Formulation |

The schisandra berry is a delightful, and delicious, addition to an herbalist’s toolkit. Before I describe in detail all the abilities and applications of this herb, I want to share my personal experience of schisandra.

Goji Berry, Wolfberry, Lycii, Energetic Properties

Posted by Candace Hunter | Energetics |

Goji Berry is one of those little dried fruits that pops up as popular every few years among the herbal and health crowds for a while, then it fades into the background until it’s needed once again. There’s loads of good reasons for that, not the least of which is that Goji Berry is a Yin-Building herb.

Blueberry Myth and Magic: Magical Properties and History

Posted by Candace Hunter | Practical Herbalism |

Blueberries and Bilberries come from the same family, the Vaccinium family, making them relatives of other famous berries like the Cranberry, Lingonberry, and Huckleberry. They’re a family that’s spread through out the world, making their homes in virtually all the climates Mother Earth has to offer. So what makes Blueberry specifically special?

Sow Oats and Reap Rewards: Grow and Harvest Avena Sativa, Milky Oats

Posted by Rebecca Ingalls | Practical Herbalism |

Oats, Avena sativa, are easy to grow, harvest, process and incorporate into a nourished, resilient...

The Myth and Magic of Avena Sativa: Milky Oats are Spiritual Medicine

Posted by Candace Hunter | Practical Herbalism |

We humans have had a long history with Avena sativa, or the common oat. We began cultivating this...

Energetic Properties of Avena Sativa, Oats: TCM, Ayurveda

Posted by Candace Hunter | Energetics |

Avena sativa, aka oats, is one of modern herbalism’s darlings for managing stress and exhaustion, recovering from trauma and prolonged illness, and rebuilding pretty much all the body’s systems. Herbal Teachers and practitioners generally divide Oat medicine into two types: Milky Oats or Oatstraw.

Nourish Body and Soul with Avena: Oats

Posted by Rebecca Ingalls | Practical Herbalism |

Research has shown that oats represent a sound unbroken link to our herbal lineage. A solid one-third of my herbal library refers to oats as a trophorestorative; soothing, nourishing and nervine. The message is steady and consistent, much like Avena herself: Take peace, take comfort, take strength.

Here are some of the ways I roll with oats, Avena sativa…

Edible Flowers, Medicinal Flowers: Home Remedies from the Garden

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herb of the Month, Herbal Nerd Society |

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Peony Herbal Properties and Uses

Posted by Candace Hunter | Practical Herbalism |

Peony, known as bai shao or chi shao in TCM, is among the more common and famous of Chinese herbs, especially for women in their child-bearing years. Paeonia lactiflora is the one you’ll commonly find in gardens and nurseries. Paeonia officialis or P. Corallina are …

Chrysanthemum Formulas Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Uses

Posted by Ruty Wherland | Formulation |

As a single-herb therapy, chrysanthemums are used both internally and externally. For internal use, make a tea with the flowers, letting them steep 3-4 minutes in boiling water, then drain out the large pieces and drink only the liquid. Chrysanthemum tea is useful for…

Aster Herbal Properties and Uses: Garden Respiratory Remedy

Posted by Candace Hunter | Practical Herbalism |

Aster’s place in the herbal garden has been a practical and joyful one, even though most of us have long ago forgotten that Aster carries an important medicine into our midst. This peppy, bright little flower is one of the garden’s best-kept secrets, …

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Making Honey into Wine: Mead for Herbalists

Kombucha Howto: Fermented Home Remedies for Herbalists

Berries as Herbal Medicine: Links, Videos, Berry Herbal Remedies

Cranberry for Phytochemical Protection: How it works

Schizandra Berry formulas based on Traditional Chinese Medicine

Goji Berry, Wolfberry, Lycii, Energetic Properties

Blueberry Myth and Magic: Magical Properties and History

Sow Oats and Reap Rewards: Grow and Harvest Avena Sativa, Milky Oats

The Myth and Magic of Avena Sativa: Milky Oats are Spiritual Medicine

Energetic Properties of Avena Sativa, Oats: TCM, Ayurveda

Nourish Body and Soul with Avena: Oats

Edible Flowers, Medicinal Flowers: Home Remedies from the Garden

Peony Herbal Properties and Uses

Chrysanthemum Formulas Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Uses

Aster Herbal Properties and Uses: Garden Respiratory Remedy

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