Indie herbalist is reader supported- thank you for 10 years!
It’s hard to believe that this blog has been around in various incarnations since 2011, but it has! September 2021 will mark the ten-year anniversary for Indie Herbalist, and ten...
The Functional Home Apothecary: A Tour
I've been writing a series of articles over at the Herbal Academy of New England blog that cover different options for building and working with a home apothecary. A lot...
Herbal Teas and Extracts: How Much Should I Use?
Determining how much of an herb to use is somewhat of an art, but it's also fairly straightforward, especially for acute and first aid uses. If you are using an...
We’re on Bloglovin’!
I've had several requests for a newsletter recently, and yes- one is in the works! In the meantime, you can follow the Independent Herbalist on Bloglovin' and sign up to...
The herbal history of wild carrot
Wild carrot, Daucus carota, is a very common weed in my part of the world. It's also known as Queen Anne's Lace. Surprise, surprise, it's not native, and comes from Europe...
Quick + Tasty Basil Paste
I’ve been busy with the veggie garden, so I almost missed the peak basil harvest. The bugs, however, were very on top of things. The poor basil plants have been...
Summer Solstice Herbal Pleasures
June: It’s been a busy month! I wanted to post this round up for the summer solstice, but obviously didn’t make it lol! Here’s a quick recap: I was able...
The Best Mindset for Prepping with Herbs
The good thing about herbalism is that becoming an herbalist isn’t complicated, and it isn’t expensive; it’s a straight forward process that anyone can master as long as they use...
What you need to know about antibiotic herbs
You’ve probably seen lists like "Top (you name the number) Antibiotic Herbs" or "X Number of Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics" in magazines and online. They claim to list the antibiotic...
Common Branch Herbal 1st Aid PrepChallenge
It's finished! And it's FREE! An introduction to practical herbal first aid and home health care, focusing on simple recipes and skills you can adapt to different scenarios. This is one of...