Applied Herbalism

Part of the power in perimenopause is the change it brings. Although it can feel darn draining and disorienting, all...

Rosemary is one of the famous culinary herbs (as in Scarborough Fair and Shakespearean famous) that rarely gets the main...

It's come to my attention recently that many folks don't know what Kombucha is. I was shocked, but upon reflecting...

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

Yarrow is one of those dramatic herbs. It heals deep cuts like some kind of miracle plant and can draw...

https://youtu.be/84StMrCDbtE Have you ever gone to the doctor for help with a runny or stuffy nose only to be told...

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

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

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

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine calls night sweats and hot flashes empty fire because there is little to no earth to support...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article. With so many Sages to choose from, how do you know which to plant or...

HERBAL NERD SOCIETY EXCLUSIVE: Blue Vervain is an often overlooked yet beloved North American wetlands herb. It's European cousin, Verbena officinalis,...

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

Mycellium pack a ton of nutrition and medicine into their fruiting bodies or Mushrooms. Most of us are used to...

Let’s face it, menopause is every bit as big a change as was our first periods. Just like we needed...

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

Aster’s place in the herbal garden has been a practical and joyful one, even though most of us have long...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive ArticleFor centuries, we humans have had a love-it or hate-it relationship with Licorice. Have you met...

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

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

German and Roman Chamomile have been long-standing favorites of herbalists and Caregivers for good reason. They both reduce inflammation, soothe...

https://youtu.be/B_uDDXXN6yY Fever has gotten a bad rap in recent years. Part of the probem is we’ve been schooled to believe...