3 types of DIY herb journal to teach yourself herbalism
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...
How to create an herbal materia medica
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,...
How to become an herbalist as a career
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...
An introduction to elecampane herb
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...
Exploring the herbal uses of holly in global traditions
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,...
Herbal Uses for Bee Balm
Bee balm is a native plant with a gorgeous flower. Depending on the species, the flowers may be pink, purple, or red. It's a beautiful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens and...
Ten ways to simplify learning herbalism
I remember feeling overwhelmed when I first started learning herbalism. There was just so much information available! Herbalism can be very complex. There are plants and their uses to learn,...
How to Use Safer Herbal Language
It's time to talk about using safer herbal language. Why? Well, the coronavirus pandemic has raised awareness of herbalism in a big way. On the one hand, hey - that's...
Learning Herbalism with Matthew Wood
My own path as an herbalist is one of constant evolution and growth. Learning herbalism is a lifelong journey! Even after fifteen years of study, there are new plants...
Peony root and the immune system
I've written several posts about peony here on Indie Herbalist. With the continuing pandemic, it's actually a perfect time to revisit this lovely garden flower from an herbal perspective. Despite...