Have lots of dried herbs on hand for your home apothecary? Here's a quick guide about how to store herbs and maximize their shelf life. Keeping dried herbs on hand...
There is a common misconception that herbs are natural, so they must be safe. The truth is more nuanced, so let’s look at five areas of herbal safety so you...
Dried herbs are easier to obtain than fresh, but are you missing out by not having access to fresh herbs? Not at all! For several reasons, dried herbs are usually...
Herbal extracts can be made with either alcohol or glycerin. Home herbalists often have lots of questions about the difference between these two types of herbal extracts. So what’s...
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...
Personally, I don't think I will ever get tired of drinking herbal teas, but there are plenty of herbal tea projects that transcend the humble teacup. One of the benefits...
You’ve probably seen lists like "Top (you name the number) Antibiotic Herbs" or "X Number of Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics" in magazines and online. They claim to list the antibiotic...
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...
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,...
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...