Applied Herbalism

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article There are many species of Lobelia, in the neighborhood of 300, to be more precise....

As a kid, I'd played dandelion games with my friends, like blowing her seeds to see how many boyfriends we'd...

The first fall I lived in Oregon, Heather sold me my first pound of calendula flowers. They were lovely, so...

Blueberries and Bilberries come from the same family, the Vaccinium family, making them relatives of other famous berries like the...

Plants have long been masters of the medicine of Love. Long ago, many of them joined the club of Aphrodisiacs,...

Note: The Clinic Memoirs are based on real experiences from Occupy Medical clinic, a free, integrated health clinic that serves...

Fermenting has long been a passion of mine. I've fermented a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains Barley, Wheat,...

Wood Betony was once a favored herbal remedy for just about everything that could ail you. Although we not longer...

The good news is, Herbalists have a lot of tools that are pretty darn easy to use if you pay...

Nettle is the first herb that our herbalist team reaches for when treating allergies. It is not a decongestant. It...

I like to increase my chances of snatching a little Afternoon Delight by having a few herbal assistants on-hand, strategically...

Apples grow in abundance in my area. Through most of our country they do, actually. In the early colonial days,...

A few years ago, I met Patty. She owns a stable and riding center in Veneta, OR, but we met...

Umckaloabo sounds like a wonderfully silly remedy you might find in a child's apothecary, right next to the mini tea...

Meadowsweet, aka Filipendula ulmaria, has a long history among those who doctor or assist in healing, including Mom’s through the...

Spilanthes, aka Toothache Plant or Buzz Button Plant, has long-documented painkilling or analgesic properties that often take center stage in...

Skullcap is a relaxing nervine without sedation. The Eclectics used Skullcap as a nerve tonic for conditions brought on by...

Even if the language of science and modern medicine is not your native language, it makes a lot of sense...

In my home, we celebrate Dinner with the Dead each Halloween. Our feast includes Ancestors from this lifetime and others...

Adaptogens are a class of herbs that help us adapt to stress. Not all Herbalists agree on what makes an...

Grandma's kitchen was bright. I remember sitting near a formica counter that was light blue, white, and yellow. I was...

To make a good oxymel, you need an herbal vinegar and honey. Honey is mildly drying to the respiratory system....