Energetics

Chamomile comes in many forms, Roman and German being the most popular here in North America. For the most part,...

Modern herbalists have some good scientific studies to back their use of Rosemary, and many of us draw upon both...

Many modern herbalists who also practice magic recognize energetics as a half-way language that connects a plant's healing properties with...

Stout, sunny, and strong, Rhodiola rosea or Roseroot is a steadfast friend through cold, dark times. We humans have been...

In North America, when you hear an herbalist speaking about Skullcap, the likelihood is that S. lateriflora is the subject....

The simple apple, which most of us take for granted, suddenly becomes a surprising and powerful herbal ally when you...

Coffee’s history starts in Ethiopia, where his progenitor, a variety akin to today’s Coffea robusta, grew wild in the low-lying...

Nettle, aka Urtica dioica or Urtica urens, is a mainstay of modern herbal medicine. In part, that's because nettles are...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Reishi mushroom refers to a grouping of Ganoderma species. Ling Zhi, the one most commonly...

When you need a good hug, reach for Motherwort. In the line-up of heart-healing herbs, Motherwort is one of The...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Burdock, also known as Articum lappa or A. minor, has trotted across the globe on...

Spilanthes acmela, generally called Spilanthes among modern herbalists, is an often unsung hero for acute conditions. The moniker Toothache Plant...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article. Traditional Western Herbalism, TCM, and Ayurveda energetics for Cottonwood, Poplar, and Balm of Gilead are...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article. Modern Herbalists have only just begun to explore a tool that was well known to...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article How would you describe Passionflower? With its glorious, layered, large flowers and almost weedy, vining...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Licorice Root, the catch-all name for several of the Glycyrrhiza species, has been used by...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Modern herbalists herald Blue Vervain, aka Verbena hastata or American Vervain, for its ability to...

When I was still trying to bridge the gap from she-who-reads-about-herbs to Home Herbalist years ago, I began working with...

Wood Betony is a classic Western herb used as a cure-all in both home remedies and witchcraft of household cleansing...

In many ways, Tulsi works at a more subtle level, helping the body, mind, and spirit make more room and...

Yarrow Energetics take your Herbal practice to the next level. One of the first herbs most of us learn for...

Most of us have encountered Spearmint almost daily for much of our lives...in our toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum, and any...

If you've tapped into essential oils as a healing modality or a natural beauty tool at all, you'll notice that...

Herbal Nerd Society Content: Dandelion is among the staples of modern herbalists, just as it was a staple among the...