by herbsocietyofamerica | Oct 16, 2023 | Webinars
As an herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine, I often refer to ancient texts that describe the medicinal uses of plants. One of my favorite ancient herbalists is Pedanius Dioscorides (c. 40-90 CE), a Greek medical botanist and...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Oct 9, 2023 | Other Research & Education
All life forms need resources, and the three most important resources needed by monarchs in their annual cycle are: nectar from flowers for the adults, both in the migratory and reproductive phases; shelter and water while overwintering; and milkweeds—food for their...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Sep 22, 2023 | Other Research & Education
The Herb Society of America has just opened its doors to a new and fun line of exclusive Herb Society merchandise on ETSY. The new ETSY Shop carries fun and exclusively branded Society merchandise. Proceeds support The Society’s mission of herbal education. Expect a...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Sep 18, 2023 | Other Research & Education
Held in the gentle embrace of autumn, as the sun’s warm caress yields to the cool, crisp air, our natural world embarks on a beautiful symphony of transition and transformation. For those attuned to the ancient whispers of the Earth, the equinox becomes a sacred...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Aug 28, 2023 | Other History & Traditions, Other Research & Education, Other Self Care & Wellness
When European explorers arrived in the Americas, they were greeted by Native Peoples with a beverage that existed nowhere else in the world – sassafras tea. For many generations, the local tribes harvested the sassafras (Sassafras albidum) tree root and created an...