A classic but often overlooked herbal preparation, oxymels have been used for ages for a variety of respiratory and immune system issues including coughs, mucus, and difficulty breathing. Made from vinegar and honey, oxymels are a tasty and simple herbal preparation to make.
Before we dive into herbs for the immune system, we’re going to start with lifestyles for the immune system. Because herbs are really and truly the icing on the cake, whereas the day-to-day choices we make for how we want to live are the cake, so to say.
Get smarter than stress with a little help from adaptogens. We’ll tell you about how they work, which ones to take, and pitfalls to avoid.
The Lamiaceae is a plant family both large and well-loved, and for good reason. Find out more about the powerful benefits of some of its key members.
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Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera. Other Common Names: Wax myrtle, American baybebry, tallow shrub, waxberry, candleberry, vokspors (Norwegian), Wachsmyrte (German), arrayán (Spanish), cirier (French). Habitat: Bayberry is endemic to the coastal areas of eastern and southern North America. It has become a popular garden plant around the world where the climate is suitable. Description: Bayberry is an evergreen shrub or a small tree that can grow up to about 9 meters (30 feet) in height. The leaves are narrow, wedge-shaped, with a few teeth and have a rather fragrant odor when crushed. The small yellow flowers appear from March to May.
Astrinent herbs can be used to treat a wide variety of health conditions, from grastrointestinal problems to skin diseases. Keep reading to learn about 4 astringents that get the job done without any added chemicals.
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Ask any herbalist just beginning their journey into herbal education, and everyone I've met says they wish they'd been exposed to the wonders of plants as a child. All those days spent carefree playing in the
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Hawthorn jelly is a tasty way to take your medicine and easy to make at home. All you need is hawthorn berries, sugar and lemon juice. No added pectin required.
Gain the confidence you need to start using herbs safely in remedies for your health!
“Chamomile” Chamomile was known to Ancient Greeks as ‘Ground Apple’ because of its smell, while Anglo-Saxons referred to it as ‘Maythen’, one of the nine sacred …
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Chamomile benefits include better digestion and relaxation. Find out more by reading this article!
Learning about herbs can be overwhelming. There are many books, videos, blogs, online classes, and magazines devoted to teaching you about herbs. When there are too many choices it’s hard to decide where to even begin. John Gallagher of Learning Herbs, compares it to being in a crowd of people, but then finding one ... Read More about 8 Easy Ways to Get to Know One Herb at a Time
A friend of mine spends her summer weekend trying to wipe knotweed off the face of the earth. She comes back from trips exhausted, having used everything (including fire) to try to eradicate a patch
Learning about herbs can be overwhelming. There are many books, videos, blogs, online classes, and magazines devoted to teaching you about herbs. When there are too many choices it’s hard to decide where to even begin. John Gallagher of Learning Herbs, compares it to being in a crowd of people, but then finding one ... Read More about 8 Easy Ways to Get to Know One Herb at a Time
Discover the art of wildcrafting and the science of plant identification through this captivating voyage into wild edible and herbal botanicals!
Find out all the red clover benefits in this informative article!
Iris markings - Iris analysis is a way to help prevention. Is not used for diagnosing a disease but rather for identifying weaknesses or predispositions
This list of herbs gives you a powerful set of plants to keep on hand for their high nutritional and medicinal values-medicinal herbs packed with nutrition!
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Bitter foods sometimes get a bad rap in the culinary world, but they may boast a variety of health benefits. Here are 9 bitter foods that are good for your health.
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Learn The Science & Art of Herbalism with Rosemary Gladstar. Find books, videos, and recipes to guide you as you explore the world of plant medicine.
An 8 part series for children to learn the benefits of herbalism. The Introduction to Herbs for Kids mini course is a wonderful teaching tool for parents!
The Herbal Materia Medica Course will guide you through the process of researching and observing plants in order to create an herbal materia medica!
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Are you new to herbs and looking for a way to learn at a beginner level? Here are 5 great herbal books for beginners to get you started! All of these books are useful for practical referencing or daily inspiration. Sample a few styles and pay attention to which voice, approach, or discipline resonates best with you and your goals for holistic health.
This beginners foraging guide contains 15 important success tips you need to know about wild crafting (wild harvesting--i.e. how to find wild medicinal herbs) plants safely and effectively for food or medicine. Find out how to forage medicinal plants safely and successfully. I was eight years old
“I have a vision on the earth made green again through the efforts of children. I can see children of all nations planting trees and holding hands around the globe in celebration on the Earth as t
