3 Adaptogens That Will Thrive in Your Herb Garden
Adaptogens have a reputation as being exotic and difficult to procure, but there are actually several that are simple and rewarding to grow at home. Jiaogulan, tulsi (aka holy basil),...
5 Herbal Trees and Shrubs for Edible Landscaping
Herbal trees and shrubs are useful additions around your yard or homestead. They can provide shade, wildlife habitat, and useful barks, leaves, and berries for the home herbalist. They are...
5 Versatile herbs for a perennial garden
These herbs for a perennial garden are some of the easiest to grow and most versatile. Perennial herbs are a good choice because they reliably appear in the garden year...
Annual herbs that grow easily from seed
Annual herbs are herbs that complete their life cycle in only one year, unlike perennial plants that may live for years. Annuals are easy to start from seeds. It’s also...
5 herbs that grow everywhere
Some herbs are selective about where they grow. They may need special temperature or soil requirements. However, there are many herbs that grow everywhere in temperate climates. If you are...
Developing a Perspective on Herbs and Pain
We’ve been focused on herbal first aid all week, and you can’t really talk about herbs and first aid without at least mentioning an herbalist’s approach to pain! Below, you...
Post-injury herbal support for muscles and bones
Herbal support for muscles and bones can provide an extra layer of care after an injury. It’s easy enough to find information on yarrow, plantain, and even comfrey for herbal...
5 More Useful Plants for Herbal First Aid
Mullein, valerian, dandelion, plantain, and calendula are five excellent first aid herbs to become familiar with. Let's take a look at each along with their herbal actions. Mullein Verbascum thapsus...
5 Versatile Herbs for First Aid
Today, let's look at herbs that you might want to include in a basic herbal first aid kit for home use if you are looking at using simples. When I...
Setting the Stage for Herbs and First Aid
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...