Social Media for Herbal Bloggers
Has the coronavirus pandemic impacted your employment options? I know it has mine! Even though I work online as an herbal blogger and freelance writer, I typically work as a...
Tips and Tricks for Giving Herbs to Dogs
Just like people, dogs can benefit from the supportive, healthful nature of many herbs. Herbs for dogs can be used as powders, herbal extracts, herbal glycerites, or as teas. Giving...
Coronavirus, Herbalism, and Pandemic Preparedness
I’ve been watching the news about the new coronavirus, Covid-19, very carefully. I’m sure many of you have been as well! It’s taken me a while to sift through the...
Is Elderberry Safe? Elderberry and the Immune System
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...
Indie Herbalist Newsletter for February 2020!
Hello Friends, I've been working hard behind the scenes but haven't been sending out regular newsletters. You should receive this one in your mailboxes sometime today or tomorrow. There's lots...
Historic and Modern Herbal Uses for Ivy
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...
The best time to harvest Spilanthes
This year, I grew Spilanthes acmella (aka Acmella oleoracea) for the first time. That was the easy part. The tricky part was figuring out the best time to harvest Spilanthes!...
Making herbal smoking blends from scratch
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...
5 Important herbs for the lungs
It's almost cold and flu season, so it's a great time of year to discuss herbs for lung health! There are quite a few categories we could look at in...
How to Grow Spilanthes
Spilanthes acmella is an intriguing garden herb with unusual names like buzz buttons, eyeball plant, and electric daisy. This herb is also known as Acmella oleoracea. It's actually very easy...