Allergy Season Problem Solving with Herbs
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...
Tulsi Summer Quick Pickles Recipe
I love making summer quick pickles with vegetables from my garden. Fresh, homegrown tulsi comes into season alongside summer favorites like corn, tomatoes, and cucumbers. It also goes well with...
How to make a sublime turmeric + tulsi latte
Have you ever tried making golden milk with fresh tulsi and fresh ginger? The results will absolutely blow you away. It's a delicious change of pace from the usual golden...
Tulsi for the Garden, Kitchen, and Home Apothecary
One of my favorite adaptogenic herbs is tulsi. and I'm so excited to introduce my new e-book, Tulsi for the Garden, Kitchen, and Home Apothecary. Tulsi is one of my...
What I Learned from Growing 4 Delightful Types of Tulsi
Growing tulsi can be a rewarding project for the home herbalist because this adaptogenic herb is easy to grow and yields abundantly. It's a beautiful plant as part of the...
6 Simple Steps to Make a Heavenly Albizia Glycerite
Welcome to Modern Alchemy Mondays! We will be exploring herbs and herbal preparations in this mainstay weekly feature. Today, I'm going to walk you through one of my favorite summer...
Learn How to Harvest and Use Albizia Flowers and Bark
Adaptogens are a group of herbs that support everyday health by assisting our bodies’ response to stress. I’ve written an entire recipe book with easy ways to add adaptogens to...
3 Adaptogens That Will Thrive in Your Herb Garden
Adaptogens have a reputation as being exotic and difficult to procure, but there are actually several that are simple and rewarding to grow at home. Jiaogulan, tulsi (aka holy basil),...
Exploring Herbs and Energy
Everyone's talking about adaptogens for energy, but they aren't the full story when it comes to herbs for energy! Several types of herbs support energy and keep fatigue at bay....
Common Questions and Answers About Adaptogens
I love growing and using adaptogens, and write about them often. Actually, I even wrote an entire recipe book about them! These herbs open doors to a whole other way...