Passionflower benefits for herbal first aid
As you know, I love sharing about herbal first aid here on Indie Herbalist. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is another herb I know works well for emergency settings. It has a...
Best herbs for natural disaster preparedness
With hurricanes and wildfires becoming increasingly unpredictable, planning for natural disasters makes sense. Having evacuation plans in place and emergency kits at the ready is becoming increasingly important for many....
Herbal Medic book review for emergency preparedness
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,...
Austere Acute Care course review with Human Path
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....
Herbs for emergencies to keep in your GOOD bag
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!...
Exploring the levels of herbal preparedness
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....
Herbal Uses for Motherwort
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...
How My Perspective on Pandemic Herbalism Shifted
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...
Coronavirus, Herbalism, and Pandemic Preparedness
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...
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...