When I was in herb school one of our assignments was to prepare and take one medicinal herb for a week and document its effects. We’d discussed ...
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Herbs common in southwestern gardens and cuisines are the focus of the next few months, in anticipation of The Herb Society of America’s ...
The autumnal equinox, which falls on September the 22nd, is a spoke in the wheel of the year — the brief pause when day and night are perfectly ...
People have had a relationship with herbs for thousands of years. They are consumed as food or flavoring and act as normalizers supporting ...
From as early as I can remember, I have been completely smitten by the beauty and versatility of roses. As I have mentioned before, my father ...
Though declared the most widespread of juniper species and appearing widely across the United States, there are eighteen states in which ...
The fresh or dried rhizome of ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used “as a condiment and aromatic stimulant from ancient times”. And from as ...
Lemon balm, that delightfully lemony herb, has been used medicinally for centuries. The many beneficial properties of Melissa officinalis were ...
Editor's Note: Dr. Mitchell's original blog post was featured in April, 2020, in anticipation of The Herb Society of America's Annual Meeting of ...
During this season of change our digestive systems may struggle to adapt to the rich processed foods we are consuming. Carminatives can help to ...
Maybe you drink chai tea in autumn because it’s warming, spicy, and delicious, and I certainly can’t blame you for that because it’s a favorite ...
My first memory of the bright calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) was the cheerful patch that my first riding teacher -- a tiny, feisty ...
Herbal gardeners who dabble in (or industriously practice) using herbs to concoct home remedies are accustomed to dropping in essential oils or ...
This plant’s Latin name has given me my chosen nom-de-Hogwarts: Prunella vulgaris. It suits me.
Prunella’s common names also speak volumes: ...
When my partner’s four-year-old granddaughter was visiting in June, she protested bath time. It interrupted her play time. So, I offered her one ...
I have a serious collection of essential oils, but only recently learned of hydrosols – a versatile byproduct of distilling herb material into ...
The cold and flu season rages on. Herbs can be incorporated into your life to help you stay healthy.
Naturally, prevention is the best ...
According to the groundhog, winter’s health challenges will be with us for a few more weeks. The following Herbal Hacks might help fight the ...
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