lemon balm | The Practical Herbalist

Herbal Vinegars infused with plant-medicine properties are one of the best home remedies for preventing illness, like colds and flus. You can use them to boost your digestion and strengthen your Immune System. And, they’re easy to make. Here’s how…

Formulating Home Remedies, Wood Betony for Stomach and Headache

Posted by Candace Hunter | Formulation, Herbal Nerd Society |

Reality is, Wood Betony is not a real panacea. Wood Betony is a complex and powerful plant that offers us a huge opportunity to heal. What we want to heal…that’s up to us.

This is one of the keys to recognizing where Wood Betony can help you work miracles. Wood Betony’s call is to heal by returning your power home to your powercenter and balancing it there.

5 Chamomile Formulas for Digestion, Anxiety, and Depression

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herbal Remedies, Recipes |

Modern Herbalists have been rediscovering Chamomile, this sunny member of the daisy family, and falling in love all over again. Chamomile helps settle the nerves, easing anxiety and depression as well as soothing the digestive system.

Formulating with Chamomile: Anxiety, Depression, Digestion

Posted by Candace Hunter | Formulation, Herbal Nerd Society |

It’s my humble belief that in our modern world, with all the stress and challenges we face daily, Chamomile’s time has come. Our Ancestors used Chamomile for Anxiety, Depression, Stomach upsets, and to help those who are…

Bergamot for Balance through Crisis: Essential Oil Magic

Posted by Candace Hunter | Lifestyle, The Family Herbalist |

That day, my life was turned upside down. I’d been renting a nice little home near my son’s...

Tulsi Holy Basil Formulas for Body-Mind-Spirit

Posted by Candace Hunter | Formulation, Herbal Nerd Society, Learn, Medicine Making |

Tulsi’s core energy is about creating balance and making space for balance. In general, longer use of Tulsi and Tulsi formulations have proven more effective than short durations in prevention of digestive and other complaints, making Tulsi a good daily choice for a lifetime but not a bad friend in a pinch.