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Southern Folk Medicine book review

Agatha NoveilleAugust 4, 2022July 7, 2022

I recently read this gem of a book about folk herbalism, so here's my Southern Folk Medicine review! In this book, Alabama herbalist Phyllis D. Light shares her wisdom from...

Lavender Recipes

Exquisite lavender recipes to feed your floral obsession

Agatha NoveilleJuly 21, 2022July 7, 2022

I'm obsessed with lavender. It's been an affair for years now, and I always keep dried lavender on hand for recipe experiments. After spending an afternoon daydreaming over lavender recipes...

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Mullein tea recipe with elderberry and calendula

Agatha NoveilleJuly 7, 2022July 4, 2022

Looking for an easy mullein tea recipe? This yummy blend features herbs that support the respiratory system and healthy immune function. I have links at the end of the article...

Home Herbalists Learn Herbalism Valerian

Why valerian is essential for your herbal cupboard

Agatha NoveilleMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022

Valerian is an herb with a little bit of an attitude. The dried roots are stinky, and it has an unreliable reputation among some herbalists. If you're a home herbalist...

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Mushroom class! My Mushroom Course review

Agatha NoveilleMarch 17, 2022March 9, 2022

As an herbalist, I've focused more on plants and left fungi to their own devices. Until now! I took an online mushroom class and loved it. To be honest, I...

Herbs Lavender

Lavender benefits for health and wellness

Agatha NoveilleMarch 3, 2022March 2, 2022

A soothing floral herb for mind, body, and soul, lavender benefits abound. Here's how to use lavender for health and wellness. Herbalists use lavender for the nervous system, digestion, and...

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Nervous system herbs book review

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 20, 2022January 16, 2022

This year I'm adding a new series to my herbal bookshelf: Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals. I haven't gone sequentially, though. I needed volume four for a friend so that's...

Herbal DIY Learn Herbalism Mullein

An herbalist’s guide to mullein flowers + an infused oil recipe

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 6, 2022December 31, 2021

Mullein flowers have many traditional uses and modern benefits. Here's an herbalist's guide for using them safely and effectively. This article also includes directions for making a simple infused oil...