Discovering the herbal history of pleurisy root
Pleurisy root, Asclepias tuberosa, is a milkweed with a storied herbal history. It was influential in the Eclectic tradition in the United States in the late 1800s, which drew on...
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,...