Chili Pepper: Herbal Fire for Digestion and Circulation
Capsicum species or (C. annuum, C. baccatum, C. chinese, C. frutescens, C. pubesence) – Pepper family a.k.a.: chilli, chille, red pepper, hot pepper, pepper plant, cayenne, paprika Chili pepper commands a fiercely loyal band of fans who rally around this herb unlike any other. Some call them Pepper Heads. Some call them Chili Heads. Some […]
DIY Herbal Dyes: Fennel on Animal Fiber
Fennel offers up lovely pale yellows to forest greens, depending on the mordant and fiber you use. In this project, we’re using raw, spun wool yarn. You can use other animal fibers using this method, as well. With no mordant, you’ll get pale yellows in the Summer Wheat family. With an Alum mordant, it’ll be […]
Natural Breath Freshener: Muhkwas
Muhkwas is the name of the sweet and spicy mix of seeds and spices you’ll generally find near the cash register at Indian restaurants. This particular blend won’t be as sweet and candied as those you’ll find commercially, but it’ll aid your digestion and freshen your breath after a delicious meal just as well. Plus, […]
29.Add Chili Pepper to Your Life
If you’re throwing an herbal party, there’s one spicy guest you’ll surely want to include: Chili Pepper. They bring a zesty fire even non-herbalists will love. Today, we’re talking about ways to add a little Chili Pepper to your life.
28.The Path into Health and Healing, an Interview with Zoe Fallian
The Path into health and healing can be a straight, clear line, but often it isn’t. Many of us spend our early careers trying on many other hats while we seek a viable way to make a living. As alternative healing practices have found their footing in our country, many of us find our way to our true calling. Today, we’re talking with Licensed Acupuncturist and Board Certified Herbalist Zoe Fallian about Oriental Healing Modalities and the path to practice.
Branch Harvest Hooks
These hooks are commonly used for gathering elderberries but they have many other uses. Experienced elderberry gatherers know how tall elderberry gets. Some bushes are between 8-10 feet in height. To our dismay, those graceful branches hold the deep blue treasures at the very top of the brittle branches. This is when elderberry collecting hooks […]
27.Fall Cleanse and Herbal Detox for Body, Mind, Soul
Autumn is a perfect time for an herbal cleanse. Everyone can seize this opportunity to detox in a healthy, invigorating way with some of the wonderful plant medicines available. Today, we’re talking about Fall Cleaning for Body, Mind, and Soul The Practical Herbalist® Way.
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Here is a simple bird feeder that any child can make with a minimum amount of help from an adult. This is a great activity for large groups of children in conjunction with a lesson on wildlife. I used almond butter that I made in my blender. Cashew butter or peanut butter is fine to […]
26.Crisis Herbal Dental Care
When dental troubles surface, natural remedies are a go-to for Practical Herbalists. We recognize or plant allies are well suited to caring for the extremes our teeth and gums brook in health and in crisis. Today, we’re talking about herbalism for dental emergencies and diseases and the more intensive situations our mouths sometimes face.
Dry Socket – Herbal First Aid
A dry socket is extremely painful. It is the result of a dislodged blood clot after a tooth extraction. Blood clots are nature’s way of cushioning a wound and aiding the healing process. Without the clot, the wound and damaged nerves are exposed to air and the healing process is compromised. There are a number […]
25.Herbal Rebirth, an Interview with Rosemary Gladstar
Over the past 40 years, herbalism has seen a rebirth thanks to passionate and dedicated master herbalists like Godmother of American Herbalism Rosemary Gladstar. Today, we’re talking with Rosemary about her journey on the path of plants and the face of modern herbal practice.
Top 10 Herbal Supplements for Lizards
My daughter had a dragon. I had an herb garden. It was inevitable the two would end up interacting with each other. We’ve had reptilian pets before. We had a turtle named Sport who was rescued from a lawnmower. We had two green anoels who skittered around a glass terrarium. My sons tried to talk […]