Historic and Modern Herbal Uses for Ivy
Hedera helix, or common ivy, is a familiar ornamental plant in modern households and gardens. It’s herbal history, on the other hand, has been all but forgotten! Let's take a...
The best time to harvest Spilanthes
This year, I grew Spilanthes acmella (aka Acmella oleoracea) for the first time. That was the easy part. The tricky part was figuring out the best time to harvest Spilanthes!...
Making herbal smoking blends from scratch
Throughout history, dried herbs have been used to make incense, smudges, and herbal smoking blends. After all, there's something fascinating about the alchemy of herbs and smoke. Part of it...
5 Important herbs for the lungs
It's almost cold and flu season, so it's a great time of year to discuss herbs for lung health! There are quite a few categories we could look at in...
How to Grow Spilanthes
Spilanthes acmella is an intriguing garden herb with unusual names like buzz buttons, eyeball plant, and electric daisy. This herb is also known as Acmella oleoracea. It's actually very easy...
August Article in AromaCulture Magazine
Have you heard of AromaCulture magazine? I am so impressed by this publication! It's a great resource for the client-focused side of botanical wellness. I wrote an article about TCM...
A review of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory
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...
Investigate the Herbal Uses of Self Heal
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...
My guide to the best herbal supplement brands
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...
How Many Herbs to Choose for an Herbal Formula
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....