Southern Folk Medicine book review
I recently read this gem of a book about folk herbalism, so here's my Southern Folk Medicine review! In this book, Alabama herbalist Phyllis D. Light shares her wisdom from...
Exquisite lavender recipes to feed your floral obsession
I'm obsessed with lavender. It's been an affair for years now, and I always keep dried lavender on hand for recipe experiments. After spending an afternoon daydreaming over lavender recipes...
Mullein tea recipe with elderberry and calendula
Looking for an easy mullein tea recipe? This yummy blend features herbs that support the respiratory system and healthy immune function. I have links at the end of the article...
Why valerian is essential for your herbal cupboard
Valerian is an herb with a little bit of an attitude. The dried roots are stinky, and it has an unreliable reputation among some herbalists. If you're a home herbalist...
Mushroom class! My Mushroom Course review
As an herbalist, I've focused more on plants and left fungi to their own devices. Until now! I took an online mushroom class and loved it. To be honest, I...
Lavender benefits for health and wellness
A soothing floral herb for mind, body, and soul, lavender benefits abound. Here's how to use lavender for health and wellness. Herbalists use lavender for the nervous system, digestion, and...
Nervous system herbs book review
This year I'm adding a new series to my herbal bookshelf: Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals. I haven't gone sequentially, though. I needed volume four for a friend so that's...
An herbalist’s guide to mullein flowers + an infused oil recipe
Mullein flowers have many traditional uses and modern benefits. Here's an herbalist's guide for using them safely and effectively. This article also includes directions for making a simple infused oil...
Favorite Academy articles about the benefits of mushrooms
This year is going to be my Year of the Mushroom. My boyfriend was low-key obsessed with mushroom spotting on our hikes last year and my dad is looking into...
Mullein uses according to traditional herbalism
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a stately presence along roadsides and in the herb garden in the summer and fall. Its thick, soft leaves and yellow flowers draw attention and invite...