Agatha Noveille, Author at indie herbalist

Three flower vinegar recipe for herbal self care

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 6, 2014December 29, 2021

Combining three ingredients and some vinegar creates a surprising flower vinegar recipe that's useful for herbal self-care. As a bonus, it's alcohol-free! As usual, the formulas I prefer are the...

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Spring growth in my herbal garden

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 2, 2014December 29, 2021

I was able to get out and do some garden clean-up today and was very surprised that the snow and ice from last week didn't seem to bother my herb...

Herbal DIY Home Apothecary vinegar

Herbal vinegar projects for home herbalists

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 29, 2014July 4, 2022

Most people are familiar with the little bottles of alcohol-based herbal extracts available at health food stores. However, herbs can also be extracted in vinegar. Vinegar is a traditional carrier...

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Understanding an herbal approach to fever

Agatha NoveilleDecember 9, 2013December 29, 2021

When learning about an herbal approach for fevers, you'll find several unusual terms as you study. This includes herbal febrifuges, antipyretics, and diaphoretics. Febrifuge and antipyretic are two technical terms...

Emergency Preparedness First Aid

Basic fever first aid

Agatha NoveilleNovember 29, 2013December 29, 2021

Most people will experience a fever from time to time. Today, let's talk about basic first aid for fevers- how to know if you should seek medical assistance and when...

Emergency Preparedness First Aid Home Apothecary

Traditional herbs for wound healing

Agatha NoveilleNovember 10, 2013December 29, 2021

Small injuries aren't much to worry about in today's relatively sterile environments. Clean water and soap are readily available for washing. Tetanus shots are usually kept up to date. It's...

Emotional Wellness Herbs Learn Herbalism

Nervine herbs for emotional comfort

Agatha NoveilleOctober 10, 2013December 30, 2021

It's good to know a few herbs for emotional comfort. Daily life can be hectic. Unexpected things happen. We face unpleasant surprises or disappointment. Regardless of the cause, our emotions...

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Herbal supplies for emergency prepping

Agatha NoveilleOctober 1, 2013December 30, 2021

Herbalism is a great subject to study for emergency prepping. Knowing herbalism gives you access to a renewable source for supporting your health. Besides, being your own herbalist is handy...

Herbal DIY Home Apothecary Spring vinegar Violets

Learn to make a violet oxymel with springtime flowers

Agatha NoveilleApril 7, 2013December 30, 2021

Sweet violets are in full swing! So far, I have made sweet violet tea, sweet violet syrup, and have made two types of violet blossom vinegar. The success with the...

Dandelions Kitchen Spring Wildcrafting

Celebrate spring with homemade dandelion jelly

Agatha NoveilleMarch 14, 2013December 30, 2021

Spring greens are in full swing here on the farmstead, and it has been an incredible year for dandelions. I've never seen the blossoms this large or plentiful. Dandelion jelly...