Basil

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Basil, this herb is a popular culinary herb with a distinctive aroma and flavor. In addition to its use in cooking, basil also offers several health benefits. Here are some of the benefits of basil herb: Rich in antioxidants: Basil is rich in...

My Favorite Foraging Books

My Favorite Foraging Books These are my three favorite herbal foraging books.I am so happy to have these at my disposal when hiking or exploring the world around me. Now I change my favorite books every five minutes, it seems sometimes, but these have been treasured...

Herbs for Constipation

Herbs for Constipation Constipation is a common problem, and herbs for constipation can help. Many things can cause constipation. It’s essential to control constipation because it can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Here are some herbs that...

Great Herbs for PMS

 Great Herbs For PMS PMS is a common issue women often deal with. For some, it can mean bloating, headaches, cramping, constipation, breast tenderness, water retention, and moodiness, including irritability, weepiness, and mood swings. Recently, a mother emailed me...

Medicated Ghee

Medicated Ghee Medicated ghee is an Ayurvedic preparation. Medicated ghees have their origins in India. It is made from clarified butter with added herbs; some cultures use cultured or raw butter. Butter can be a very beneficial way to use and introduce and use herbs....

Herbs for Beautiful Hair

Herbs for Beautiful Hair Hair is often one of the first things you notice about someone. Having healthy hair shows off your beauty while thinning and damaged hair can make you look older than you are. If you want to keep your locks strong and full, taking care of them...

Materia Medica. What is it?

Materia Medica, What is it? A materia medica is in herbalism files or information on herbs and actions. Most herbalists keep these types of files of the different herbs they use, their experiences, and other notes on how or how they use the herb. Materia medicas can...

Five Herbal Aphrodisiacs

Five Herbal Aphrodisiacs Well, mostly herbal aphrodisiacs. Many herbs can healthily increase your libido. Herbs like ginseng and muira puama have been used for centuries to enhance sex drive. Oysters, a common aphrodisiac, contain an amino acid called carnitine that...

Herbalist Salary

Herbalist salary? How much can I make as a professional herbalist? What types of jobs can I do as a Clinical Herbalist? How much does an herbalist make? An herbalist is a person who practices herbalism, which uses plants for medicinal purposes. Herbalists believe in...