Applied Herbalism

Skullcap is the common name for two distinctly different members of the mint family. Like siblings, Scutellaria laterifolora and S....

We like to think that first aid kits are universal and you can just put together a list of tools...

"We'll clean your feet and Sue will give you some dry socks to change into plus anti-fungal oil to rub...

If you can only choose one herbal medicine making technique to mater, the Herbal Infusion is it. This skill is...

The first sip went down smoothly. The astringency of the coffee in addition to its warmth cleared my throat. The...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article: Whether you wildcraft cinnamon from your local forest or grow it in a pot, you...

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

Take your connection to The Plants to the next level; Get to know the magical qualities of a plant's medicine...

Kings, Gods, and Immortaility in the Fungal World...what connects them? A little, woody tree-dwelling fungi commonly known as Reishi. Reishi,...

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

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive. "Let thy Food be thy Medicine." Hippocrates was spot-on when it comes to choosing the best...

Yarrow is used by many herbalists as an astringent to tighten and tone skin. It's inherently cooling and toning. Coupled...

Hops have been the bittering herbs for beer for a few centuries now. In more recent years here in the...

Natural Herbal Remedies and Powerful Plants for preventing and managing cold and flu symptoms are the best first step in...

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

While research has focused primarily on Green Tea, more recent studies are beginning to corroborate what ancient Chinese Herbalists have...

Rhodiola has been used to help the body to adapt to a variety of stressors. It helps boost circulation to...

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

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

Tea spread across the world long ago in part because it’s delicious and in part because it’s got a whole...

Anger comes in many forms. Irritability and peevishness among others describe the lighter side, rage and bullying behaviors the darker....

Flooding can feel like adding insult to injury. Between Hot Flashes and Night Sweats, Spontaneous Weeping and Irreconcilable Rages, Formication...

Passion Flower is the general name for a variety of Passiflora species. Passiflora incarnata is the one most often used...

A few years ago, my best friend of 12 years passed on. She had been my constant companion, confidant, and...