A simple brew of herbs and water is the most basic of herbal preparations. However, it's a staple for home herbalists for a reason! This effective style of preparing herbs...
If you love tulsi, you won't want to miss this recipe. Learn to make an elegant tulsi and lavender sparkling water that's just as perfect to brighten a stressful day or...
What are herbal cultivars? Knowing the difference between cultivars, species, and hybrids helps you identify herbs correctly. You might not realize it, but if you’ve ever asked questions like: “I have...
Did you know there's an adaptogen you can grow as a houseplant? Jiaogulan, also known as immortality vine, is a lush plant from the cucumber family. Surprisingly, the leaves contain...
I am struggling with allergies this year. Really struggling. Last year I dealt with fluid in my ears for a good three months after not having much of a peep...
Passionflower is a beautiful and fascinating "weed" with a very rich tradition of use for the nervous system and as an antispasmodic. I've been a little nostalgic for it this...
Today I'm sharing one of my homemade tea blends with you. I sometimes call this my "Holy Wow!" tea blend, because I enjoy punny names and it has tulsi (aka,...
Wild carrot, Daucus carota, is a very common weed in my part of the world. It's also known as Queen Anne's Lace. Surprise, surprise, it's not native, and comes from Europe...
One of my favorite traditions for New Year's is making a list of herbalist New Year's resolutions. My resolution list includes projects or activities I want to try in the...
In the southern states, May and June are the perfect months to learn about the herbal uses of plantain because that's when this herb is abundant and at the peak...