Agatha Noveille, Author at indie herbalist

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...

Learn Herbalism Mushrooms Natural Wellness

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...

Books Herbal Business Learn Herbalism

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...

Learn Herbalism Mushrooms Natural Wellness

Favorite Academy articles about the benefits of mushrooms

Agatha NoveilleDecember 26, 2021December 26, 2021

This year is going to be my Year of the Mushroom. My boyfriend was low-key obsessed with mushroom spotting on our hikes last year and my dad is looking into...

Herbs Learn Herbalism Mullein Natural Wellness

Mullein uses according to traditional herbalism

Agatha NoveilleDecember 2, 2021October 29, 2021

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a stately presence along roadsides and in the herb garden in the summer and fall. Its thick, soft leaves and yellow flowers draw attention and invite...

Gardening Propagation Valerian

How to grow a valerian plant in your garden

Agatha NoveilleNovember 18, 2021November 17, 2021

Valerian is a useful herb with beautiful flowers. I love having it in my garden for its beauty and versatility, and because pollinators love the fragrant flowers. In this article,...

Books Emergency Preparedness First Aid Herbal Preparedness Reviews

Herbal Medic book review for emergency preparedness

Agatha NoveilleNovember 4, 2021October 29, 2021

Sam Coffman, herbalist and Green Beret Medic, teaches herbal preparedness courses online and in-person with his wife, Suchil. I've taken several classes with them and can't recommend them enough! Now,...

Herbal DIY Home Herbalists Mullein

How to make mullein tea

Agatha NoveilleOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Mullein leaf and flowers both make excellent herbal tea ingredients. In this article, I will show you how to make mullein tea, explain other herbs that pair well with mullein,...