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An herbalist’s guide to mullein flowers + an infused oil recipe

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 6, 2022December 31, 2021

Mullein flowers have many traditional uses and modern benefits. Here's an herbalist's guide for using them safely and effectively. This article also includes directions for making a simple infused oil...

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Favorite Academy articles about the benefits of mushrooms

Agatha NoveilleDecember 26, 2021December 26, 2021

This year is going to be my Year of the Mushroom. My boyfriend was low-key obsessed with mushroom spotting on our hikes last year and my dad is looking into...

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Mullein uses according to traditional herbalism

Agatha NoveilleDecember 2, 2021October 29, 2021

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a stately presence along roadsides and in the herb garden in the summer and fall. Its thick, soft leaves and yellow flowers draw attention and invite...

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Encountering the mysterious ghost pipe plant

Agatha NoveilleOctober 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Ghost pipe plant, Monotropa uniflora, is a beautiful and unusual wildflower. This spotlight explains its habits, conservation needs, and traditional uses. Recently, I found a stand of ghost pipe while...

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Best places to buy dried herbs online

Agatha NoveilleJune 17, 2021June 23, 2021

There are many places to buy dried herbs online, but which ones are the best? Although I am a big proponent of shopping locally whenever possible, sometimes the only way...

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3 types of DIY herb journal to teach yourself herbalism

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 14, 2021April 9, 2021

Creating a diy herb journal is a great way to track your herbal studies and become a better herbalist! An herb journal can be adapted for many different purposes and...

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How to create an herbal materia medica

Agatha NoveilleDecember 3, 2020December 3, 2020

One of my favorite tools is my herbal materia medica. It's a personalized journal and herbal reference that makes it easy to look up herbs that I have studied. Essentially,...

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How to become an herbalist as a career

Agatha NoveilleAugust 12, 2020January 4, 2022

Polite, earnest variations of "How do I become an herbalist?" are often in my email inbox from aspiring herbalists. I do my best to answer every email, but I thought...

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An introduction to elecampane herb

Agatha NoveilleAugust 2, 2020January 4, 2022

I hope you enjoy this excerpt from my new elecampane herb ebook. I give you a little taste in this post, but the full lesson is available for free on the...

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Exploring the herbal uses of holly in global traditions

Agatha NoveilleJuly 14, 2020January 4, 2022

The holly and the ivy. Winter decorations wouldn't be complete without them, but most people don't give them a second thought the rest of the year. This is a shame,...