Did you know that natural and traditional remedies predated many prescription medicines now on the market? Chinese, Indian, and Arabic herbal medicines have cumulatively relied on over 53,000 species of plants for centuries to heal the sick, aging and dying in their relative societies. The folk medicines of these cultu
Yarrow salve offers many medicinal and healing benefits, and it couldn’t be easier to make at home. Yarrow is used topically to treat wounds and skin irritation, and it’s been use…
Thyme cough syrup made with honey and lemon is a useful homemade cough remedy to have on hand for cold and flu season for dry or wet coughs.This recipe makes about 2 cups.
Learn all about the health benefits of tea, and find an herbal tea to soothe any ailment—from colds and allergies to insomnia and cramps.
Ever wonder what was in your foremother's first aid kit? We imagine her with a full array of roots and berries, herbs and oils tucked into her trusty animal-skin pouch.
Have you ever dreamed about becoming an herbalist? Here's a free course explaining what being an herbalist is all about and how to plan your herbal path.
Learn more about herbalism by researching the right topics. Learn more about herbal actions, tools for herbalists, the history of herbalism.
Every herbal home should have a well equipt home apothecary filled with the tools and herbs needed to successfully treat common ailments.
Herbal tincture recipes allow you to take charge of your own herbal health at home. Make your own potent, shelf-stable herbal tinctures with fresh or dried plant material and high-proof alcoh…
The Herbal Materia Medica Course will guide you through the process of researching and observing plants in order to create an herbal materia medica!
There are so many natural health benefits from plants you can grow. These holistic home remedies are the best items for your herbal medicine cabinet.
Herbal cigarettes were a common way to take your medicine, long before cigarettes became associated with tobacco (and addiction). Learn how to choose herbs for herbal cigarettes, and enjoy this time-honored way to take your
Herbal salve recipes are easy to make for a variety of uses. These salves incorporate herbs and can help to soothe, calm, and ease the skin.
Painful period cramps may be common, but this Moon Cycle Tea may be just the thing to help balance the menstrual cycle and alleviate pain.
NOTE: This article is about the best easy, safe, effective herbs perfect for the beginning herbalist to start with in your home apothecary. Take a look and see if any of these sound like something you might like to try as you create your own natural home medicine chest with herbs. And if you want t
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Dive into our guide on harvesting mullein. Learn the best practices for collecting, drying, storing, and utilizing mullein for its medicinal properties.
Lemon balm is a summertime herb that spreads throughout gardens quickly. Don't let it go to waste! Try these different ways to use lemon balm.
Only 2 ingredients are needed to make this bug bite salve to take the itch and sting out of bites and scrapes. Store in refrigerator for added soothing!
Mullein is one of the most recognizable, medicinal and useful plants. Foraging for mullein is easy and fun!
Hannah Lasorsa, the owner of Herbal Content Cottage, works with herbalism and gardening brands to help them create inspiring content.
Lemon balm has many health benefits and one of the best ways to use it is in a tincture. Learn how to make this lemon balm tincture using fresh lemon balm!
Learn how to make 3 basic mullein salves that are helpful for dry skin, minor scrapes and scratches, and a chest rub for coughs.
This plantain salve recipe gives you all the tips you need to make an incredible, dark green first-aid salve that really works. You'll be amazed!
Comfrey salve is easy to make at home, using homegrown herbs or by purchasing dried comfrey. Studies show that comfrey is an effective herbal pain reliever when applied topically.
Borage is a beautiful annual flower that’s popular with gardeners, mostly for its abundant display of showy blue flowers. It also happens to be both edible and medicinal, and it has a n…
Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis. Other Common Names: Common balm, melissa, sweet balm, citronmeliss (Swedish), Melisse (German), meliza (Spanish). Note that ‘bee balm’ is sometimes used, incorrectly, as a synonym for lemon balm; bee balm is, in fact, another group of plants in the mint family. Distribution and Habitat: Lemon balm, a member of the mint family, is native to western Asia and was introduced centuries ago to central and southern Europe, where it is now common. Lemon balm was also introduced to eastern North America and is now naturalized through much of that range as well as parts of the
Interested in learning how to make stinging nettle tincture? Here's what to know about stinging nettle tincture benefits & why to make your own.
It feels appropriate that just before Beltane , the start of the summer season in the wheel of the year, I’m writing about a plant with a common name of Summer’s Bride. Calendula is a celebrated in traditional western herbalism as a reliable, inexpensive, and easy to grow plant ally. For me, the m
Learn how to make iced tea with our essential brew guide. We share three easy ways; each works with tea bags or loose tea. We also share expert tips to ensure that your iced tea is always refreshing and never bitter or watery.
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Calendula is a miracle herb with some amazing uses. Learn 30 different uses for calendula- from acne to curing bacterial infections!
Calendula is a miracle herb with some amazing uses. Learn 30 different uses for calendula- from acne to curing bacterial infections!
Learn about foraging St. John's wort, how to harvest and use, and how to make infused oil and salve using fresh St. John's wort flowers.
Comfrey salve is easy to make at home, using homegrown herbs or by purchasing dried comfrey. Studies show that comfrey is an effective herbal pain reliever when applied topically.
Sage has many uses. You can use it for cooking, aromatherapy and more! Learn how you can make this herb work for you in 14 different ways.
Find the best herbal teas for treating arthritis and gout. These natural remedies have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects making them potent remedies for joint pain.
The entire echinacea plant can be harvested and used for medicine and health. Learn here how to harvest your pretty coneflowers, from seeds to roots.
Mid-summer in the herb garden is full of glorious smells, but it’s hard to beat the fragrance passing by the lemon balm patch. Lemon balm is at its fullest when temps are hottest in the…
What to do with sage when you don't want your bountiful harvest to go to waste! There are so many ways that you an use it, as food and medicine!
Red Raspberry Leaf is the tried and true herbal choice for pregnancy. It can make for an overall easier labor and less complicated birth.
Hibiscus kombucha has tart and floral flavor and a beautiful bright pink color. It boasts benefits from hibiscus tea, and healthy probiotics!This recipe makes about six 16oz bottles.
