May 2019

Ways to Use Dried Bee Balm on the Homestead

Agatha NoveilleMay 30, 2019May 30, 2019

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...

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Why Use Herbal Formulas?

Agatha NoveilleMay 23, 2019May 27, 2019

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...

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Using Bee Balm for Emotional Wellness

Agatha NoveilleMay 16, 2019July 13, 2019

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...

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The Earthwise Herbal Repertory for Home Herbalists

Agatha NoveilleMay 14, 2019June 29, 2019

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...

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Allergy Season Problem Solving with Herbs

Agatha NoveilleMay 13, 2019May 11, 2019

It's easy to find lists of herbs for allergy season. Unfortunately, these lists generally miss the mark by focusing on a few generalized suggestions. Nettles, garlic, and turmeric are some...

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Learn Some Common Names for Self Heal

Agatha NoveilleMay 12, 2019April 25, 2019

Learn some common names for self heal! Sometimes I post Sunday Snapshots here on the blog. You can also find them over on my Facebook page! This is where I...

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3 Uncommon herbs for seasonal allergies

Agatha NoveilleMay 9, 2019June 6, 2022

Trying to understand your options when it comes to herbs for seasonal allergies? It's definitely that time of year again! Thankfully, there are several strong herbal allies standing by to...