The Modern Herbal Dispensatory by Thomas Easley and Steven Horne is a valuable addition to any herbal home library. It’s especially useful for home herbalists interested in taking their DIY home apothecary skills to the next level. What’s Inside The Modern Herbal Dispensatory Did you enjoy A Modern Medicine Maker’s Handbook by James Green? Then…
Are you curious about the herbal uses of self heal? There are quite a few! Self-heal has a long tradition of use in many cultures. With names like Self Heal and All Heal, you know there’s a long tradition of folkloric use with this herb. Modern herbalists also love this little plant. Some of the…
Did you know I used to work in health food stores? It’s true! I managed a Peachtree Natural Foods store many years ago, and I’ve also worked for Mother Nature’s Eden in Tucker, GA. I thought it would be fun to talk about some of my favorite “big” herbal companies from my health food store…
How many herbs to choose for an herbal formula is a common question for home herbalists. Read on for some things to consider as you create your next herbal blend. Probably the biggest problem with creating herbal formulations is the temptation to use too many unrelated herbs. As we will see below, it’s not always…
Have you ever thought about building an herbal first aid kit, but weren’t sure where to begin? An everyday carry herbal first aid kit can be a great place to start! My perspective on preparedness comes from living in rural areas combined with my love of hiking backcountry trails. I’m an herbalist, though, so it’s…
Finding good herbal info for pets and livestock can be daunting. If you’re a homesteader or interested in long-term emergency preparedness, you’ll naturally want to include your pets and livestock in your herbal education. Today, I’ve got a book review that’s exactly what we’ve been looking for! Read on for my review of Veterinary Herbal…
Did you know that self heal and herbal first aid have a long tradition together? This herb has a long history of use for wound care. This is because of the styptic, astringent, and vulnerary properties. It was used both to help stop bleeding as well as to keep wounds clean while they healed. Traditional…
Have you heard about the new herbal documentary series, Remedy: Ancient Medicine for Modern Illness? They are airing the episodes for free for a limited time! You guys, I was a little skeptical when I signed up to watch this. I like documentaries, but I wasn’t sure if this would be to “woo-woo.” However, it…
So You Want to Start a Home Apothecary . . . Perhaps you’ve seen dreamy pictures of home apothecaries come up on your Instagram or Pinterest accounts. Charming glass jars full of gorgeous petals, roots, and leaves, handsome mortars and pestles, tall stacks of herbal books you can’t wait to crack open. . . the…
Bee balm is an herb and ornamental garden plant. Other names for bee balm include bergamot, monarda, and sweet leaf. It is one of my must-have garden herbs for health and culinary uses on the homestead! Dried bee balm holds it’s fragrance well and makes a great addition to the homestead apothecary and spice rack.…
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