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Is Elderberry Safe? Elderberry and the Immune System

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 21, 2020March 20, 2020

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...

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Historic and Modern Herbal Uses for Ivy

Agatha NoveilleDecember 10, 2019July 14, 2020

Hedera helix, or common ivy, is a familiar ornamental plant in modern households and gardens. It’s herbal history, on the other hand, has been all but forgotten! Let's take a...

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Making herbal smoking blends from scratch

Agatha NoveilleOctober 8, 2019April 14, 2022

Throughout history, dried herbs have been used to make incense, smudges, and herbal smoking blends. After all, there's something fascinating about the alchemy of herbs and smoke. Part of it...

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5 Important Herbs for Lung Health

Agatha NoveilleOctober 1, 2019October 2, 2019

It's almost cold and flu season, and that means it's a great time of year to discuss herbs for lung health! There are actually quite a few categories we could...

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August Article in AromaCulture Magazine

Agatha NoveilleAugust 1, 2019

Have you heard of AromaCulture magazine? I am so impressed by this publication! It's a great resource for the client-focused side of botanical wellness. I wrote an article about TCM...

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A Review of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory

Agatha NoveilleJuly 18, 2019September 25, 2019

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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Investigate the Herbal Uses of Self Heal

Agatha NoveilleJuly 11, 2019May 18, 2019

Are you curious about the herbal uses of self heal? There are quite a few! Self-heal has a long tradition of use in many cultures. With names like Self Heal...

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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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Celebrating the Herbal Uses of Monarda

Agatha NoveilleJuly 4, 2019August 14, 2020

It's no secret that I love Monarda. And I'm not the only one who loves this gorgeous little native plant! Here is a complete list of fantastic articles on the...

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Veterinary Herbal Medicine for Homesteaders and Preppers

Agatha NoveilleJune 20, 2019July 2, 2019

Finding good herbal info for pets and livestock can be daunting. If you're a homesteader or interested in long-term emergency preparedness, you'll naturally want to include your pets and livestock...