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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...

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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...

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Herbal Medic book review for emergency preparedness

Agatha NoveilleNovember 4, 2021November 11, 2022

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,...

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Drunken Botanist Book Review (Why I love this book)

Agatha NoveilleJuly 9, 2020July 2, 2020

A book after my own heart, this little handbook covers history, trivia, and serving suggestions for serving up a unique botanical experience. I've had this book for about a year,...

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The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm Book Review

Agatha NoveilleJune 18, 2020November 11, 2022

Cultivation and gardening are a big part of my path as an herbalist. My introduction to herbs came from my grandmother and grandfather. They tended an enormous garden and orchard...

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A review of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory

Agatha NoveilleJuly 18, 2019November 11, 2022

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory by Thomas Easley and Steven Horne is a valuable addition to any herbal home library. It's especially useful for home herbalists interested in taking their DIY...

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Veterinary Herbal Medicine for Homesteaders and Preppers

Agatha NoveilleJune 20, 2019July 2, 2019

Finding good herbal info for pets and livestock can be daunting. If you're a homesteader or interested in long-term emergency preparedness, you'll naturally want to include your pets and livestock...

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The Earthwise Herbal Repertory for Home Herbalists

Agatha NoveilleMay 14, 2019June 29, 2019

This is part of a series about my home herbalist library. Having a large selection of reliable, accurate books is vital for learning herbalism. Take a peek at my full...

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Want to Learn How to Make Fantastic Herbal Teas?

Agatha NoveilleApril 4, 2018April 4, 2018

If you want to learn how to blend your own herbal teas, or are an herbal tea fanatic who is always on the lookout for wonderful new recipes to try,...

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An herbalist’s ultimate guide to herbal books

Agatha NoveilleMay 4, 2017October 7, 2021

Cultivating a home reference library is essential for home herbalists.The internet makes quite a few excellent herbal resources available, but nothing quite beats the treasure trove that is a collection...