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…
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…
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…
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.…
Herbal formulas are mixtures of multiple herbs designed with a focused goal. Herbalists create them for convenience, synergy, and flexibility. Sometimes herbal formulas are also known as herbal blends or herbal compounds. What are herbal formulas? Herbal extracts can be used one at a time, which is known as simpling. There is nothing wrong with…
Bee balm (Monarda didyma and M. fistulosa) is a beautiful garden plant with an affinity for the nervous system. It’s a wonderful herbal ally for lifting the spirits and supporting balanced moods. Read on to discover how to use bee balm for emotional wellness. Bee Balm and the Nervous System In my experiences working with…
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 Earthwise Herbal Repertory! I think every herbal household needs a copy of this book. You’ve…
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