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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,...

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Austere Acute Care course review with Human Path

Agatha NoveilleDecember 18, 2020December 27, 2020

Earlier this year, I completed another online course with Sam Coffman RH, AHG and Dr. Steve Pehrson, MD. Here's why I decided to take the course and what I learned....

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Herbs for emergencies to keep in your GOOD bag

Agatha NoveilleDecember 10, 2020December 17, 2020

It's a common misconception that you should only keep one herbal first aid kit. As a prepper and an herbalist, my perspective is that it's best to keep a few!...

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Exploring the levels of herbal preparedness

Agatha NoveilleNovember 5, 2020November 10, 2020

Do you have a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level of herbal preparedness skills? It's tempting to think about herbal preparedness in terms of what herbal supplies you have on hand....

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A Guide to Growing Vegetables for New Gardeners

Agatha NoveilleJune 25, 2020August 4, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has me even more on edge about food security than usual, and I know I'm not the only one. I've always been inclined to stock my pantry...

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Herbal Uses for Motherwort

Agatha NoveilleJune 11, 2020June 24, 2020

There are many herbal uses for motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and it's a great choice for herbal preparedness kits. I think it's easy for this herb to get pushed to the...

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How My Perspective on Pandemic Herbalism Shifted

Agatha NoveilleMay 28, 2020May 28, 2020

The coronovirus pandemic changed so much overnight. I've always been a very goal oriented, follow your dreams, stay true to personal values type of person. Mainly, this pandemic has given...

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Coronavirus, Herbalism, and Pandemic Preparedness

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 26, 2020February 28, 2020

I’ve been watching the news about the new coronavirus, Covid-19, very carefully. I’m sure many of you have been as well! It’s taken me a while to sift through the...

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Is Elderberry Safe? Elderberry and the Immune System

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 21, 2020March 20, 2020

I recently saw an article about elderberry making the rounds online. It’s called “When Not to Use Elderberry: Using a Little Discernment." If you read it, you may be left...

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Setting the Stage for Herbs and First Aid

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 10, 2017November 10, 2020

First aid is an important set of skills on its own, separate from herbalism,. Adding herbs brings several valuable things to the table. It's helpful to realize that herbs and...