Applied Herbalism

Motherwort, aka Leonurus Cardiaca, is one of our culture's most essential herbs. Why, amid so many other beautiful plants we...

I introduced myself and sat down to hear Gloria's story. The advantage of being an older woman is that young...

Wildlife rejoices in cherry trees. Most people have enjoyed the buzz of bees as they pollinate cherry blossoms and the...

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...

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

Chamomile, or Matricara recutitra, got a bad rap long ago for being an herb for babies. While it's true chamomile...

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

Mullein's soft leaves and strong, tall second-year stalks have forever connected this respiratory herb with the Faerie Realm and swordplay....

We humans are not the only ones who rely on plants for food and medicine. All the animals and insects...

If you want to truly partner with The Plants, it helps to drop in on them in their own homes,...

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

Middle-aged men often have a tough time making the transition from virile, young buck into the wiser and perhaps less...

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

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

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

Full of lactic acid, anti-oxidants, and digestive fire, kvass is an old tonic fermented either from rye bread or beetroot....

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

Perimenopausal anxiety and panic attacks are a normal part of the menopausal journey. For some us, they’ll be more frequent...

Research has shown that oats represent a sound unbroken link to our herbal lineage. A solid one-third of my herbal...

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

Herbal Vinegars infused with plant-medicine properties are one of the best home remedies for preventing illness, like colds and flus....

A bit of Elderflower under your pillow brings good dreams. Blow a wish on a Dandelion seed head and your...

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