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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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Taking plant walks to learn herbs

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 6, 2015December 28, 2021

Plants are at the heart of what we do as herbalists, so it's important to gain a sense of connection to your local ecosystem. No matter where you live, or...

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The forgotten history of Paeonia lactiflora

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 1, 2015May 3, 2022

Although it is much loved as a garden flower, few people realize the rich herbal history behind the beautiful peony. Despite this plant's current masquerade as a showy garden ornamental,...

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The herbal history of tulip poplar

Agatha NoveilleJune 11, 2014June 22, 2022

Tulip Poplar, Tulipifera liriodendron, is one of the most beautiful trees of the southeast. It blooms with yellow and orange tulip-shaped flowers in May. The trees grow very tall and straight...

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An herbalist’s guide to the uses of plantain

Agatha NoveilleJune 4, 2014February 3, 2022

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...

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Understanding an herbal approach to fever

Agatha NoveilleDecember 9, 2013December 29, 2021

When learning about an herbal approach for fevers, you'll find several unusual terms as you study. This includes herbal febrifuges, antipyretics, and diaphoretics. Febrifuge and antipyretic are two technical terms...

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Nervine herbs for emotional comfort

Agatha NoveilleOctober 10, 2013December 30, 2021

It's good to know a few herbs for emotional comfort. Daily life can be hectic. Unexpected things happen. We face unpleasant surprises or disappointment. Regardless of the cause, our emotions...

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Medicinal use of black willow in historical accounts

Agatha NoveilleAugust 23, 2012December 28, 2021

Willow trees have long been used in healing, and there are many traditional medicinal uses for willow. When most herbalists turn to willow, they reach for white willow, Salix alba, which...

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How to organize herbal supplies as a home herbalist

Agatha NoveilleOctober 16, 2011December 30, 2021

It doesn't take long for a new home herbalist to gather an impressive collection of dried herbs, extracts, herbal supplies, and information! Feeling overwhelmed about how to organize your herbal...