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Do you have a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level of herbal preparedness skills? It’s tempting to think about herbal preparedness in terms of what herbal supplies you have on hand. Actually, your skills determine your preparedness! Think about it. Say […]
There are many herbal uses for motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and it’s a great choice for herbal preparedness kits. I think it’s easy for this herb to get pushed to the side as “just a woman’s herb,” and it does have […]
The coronovirus pandemic changed so much overnight. I’ve always been a very goal oriented, follow your dreams, stay true to personal values type of person. Mainly, this pandemic has given me room through furlough to pivot and clarify my purpose. […]
I’ve been watching the news about the new coronavirus, Covid-19, very carefully. I’m sure many of you have been as well! It’s taken me a while to sift through the information and get my thoughts together. However, yesterday officials warned […]
I recently saw an article about elderberry making the rounds online. It’s called “When Not to Use Elderberry: Using a Little Discernment.” If you read it, you may be left wondering, “Wait. . . Is elderberry safe during pregnancy? Is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is part of a series about my home herbalist library. Having a large selection of reliable, accurate books is vital for learning herbalism. Take a peek at my full library here, and read on to learn more about The […]
First aid is an important set of skills on its own, separate from herbalism,. Adding herbs brings several valuable things to the table. It’s helpful to realize that herbs and first aid can cover different levels of skills and scenarios. […]