by herbsocietyofamerica | Nov 30, 2020 | General Self Care, Sleep, Relaxation, and Stress Management
From the calming characteristics of lavender to the practice of pressing plants, our readers find all sorts of ways to add a bit of herbiness to their crafty arts and relaxing rituals. Please enjoy our next installment of reader-submitted herbal hacks–herbs for...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Nov 23, 2020 | Other Research & Education
After watching a video online about making paper from corn husks, I thought it would be fun to try. I had never made paper before, but the video made it look easy. Don’t they always?! I first made some using the husks from six ears. After it didn’t really go well, I...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Nov 16, 2020 | Other Research & Education, Other Self Care & Wellness
It never ceases to amaze me how much tea is consumed daily. An estimated 2.16 billion cups of tea are drunk every day around the world, which puts it second only to water in most consumed beverages (DeWitt, 2000). I, myself, have become a tea drinker over the years,...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Nov 9, 2020 | Other Self Care & Wellness
Sponsored by The Herb Society of America’s Long Island Unit Nootropics is a trending topic. Nootropics (pronounced noh-a-trop-iks) includes drugs, supplements, and plants that may improve brain function. According to Allied Market Research, a market research and...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Nov 5, 2020 | Other Research & Education
The Herb Society of America’s Research Grant Committee is pleased to celebrate 50 years of the HSA Research Grant by announcing its 2020 recipient. The $5000 grant was awarded to Dr. Matthew Rubin of the Miller Lab at Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis,...
