Is Elderberry Safe? Elderberry and the Immune System
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...
Setting the Stage for Herbs and First Aid
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...
My adventure taking the Herbal Medic Basic Course
Continuing education is something I take pretty seriously as an herbalist. I make time to stick my nose in a new book as often as I can and love a...
7 Questions to Ask Yourself About Survival Gardening
Can you answer these seven questions about your survival gardening strategy? Discover what you should be asking yourself to make sure you're prepared! If you haven’t ever planted a garden...
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...
An herbal survival skills overview
Should herbalism have a place on your list of survival skills? I think so! My main interest in herbalism is actually mainly in community wellness in austere environments. These are...
Basic fever first aid
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...
Traditional herbs for wound healing
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...
Herbal supplies for emergency prepping
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...