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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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How Many Herbs to Choose for an Herbal Formula

Agatha NoveilleJuly 4, 2019October 2, 2019

How many herbs to choose for an herbal formula is a common question for home herbalists. Read on for some things to consider as you create your next herbal blend....

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What’s in My Everyday Carry Herbal First Aid Kit

Agatha NoveilleJune 27, 2019June 14, 2019

Have you ever thought about building an herbal first aid kit, but weren’t sure where to begin? An everyday carry herbal first aid kit can be a great place to...

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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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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...

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My adventure taking the Herbal Medic Basic Course

Agatha NoveilleJune 29, 2016October 29, 2021

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...

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An herbal survival skills overview

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 29, 2015June 22, 2022

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...

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Peony benefits for wellness and emergency preparedness

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 11, 2015May 3, 2022

Peony for emergency preparedness? Peony for herbal first aid? Surely not! I can hear you laughing as you think about it. It's just a pretty garden flower, right? Read on,...

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Herbal supplies for emergency prepping

Agatha NoveilleOctober 1, 2013December 30, 2021

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...