Herbs for Stomach Ache

Herbs for Stomach Aches When you have an upset stomach, it’s nice to know there are more than just over-the-counter medicines and home remedies that can help. Herbs have been used for centuries to relieve various ailments, including stomach aches. Here are some...

Great Herbs for Relaxation

Great Herbs for Relaxation Herbs are a great way to calm your mind, lower stress, and sleep better. Here are some of my favorite herbs for relaxation: Lavender Lavender is an excellent herb for relaxation. It’s easy to grow, has a calming effect, and smells...

How to Buy Herbs

Buying Herbs Always buy organically grown herbs. Herb growers are everywhere; you have to look around. Try to buy local herbs whenever possible. Most large herb companies fumigate their plants because pests could wipe out their entire stock. Many companies also have...

Being An Herbalist is the Best!

Being an Herbalist is the Best! The following are reasons why I think becoming an herbalist is a fantastic job and why I love being a Clinical Herbalist. Being an herbalist is the best! A career in and from NATURE! You get to work with, in, or focus on nature. Being...

Elderberry

Elderberry/ Elder (Sambucus nigra) The elderberry and flowers from the elder tree have tons of uses.The flower is used for treating colds, flu, and respiratory illnesses. One study showed that flu patients who took elderberry remedies healed in half the time as those...

Fire Cider Recipe

Fire Cider Recipes Fire Cider is an age-old immunity health remedy, great for cold and flu season. It is packed with everything you need to ward off winter ails. This fire cider recipe is packed with nutrients, vitamins, antibacterial and antibiotic herbs, and so much...

Agua de Jamaica

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Recipe 2 quarts water 3/4 to 1 cup sweetener to taste. Use your favorite sweetener. 1 cup dried Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa) 1/2 Cinnamon stick (Ceylon cinnamon) optional A few thin slices of Ginger (Zingiber officinale)...

Becoming an Herbalist

Becoming an Herbalist I did not come to herbalism; herbalism came to me. This is a quote most often associated with me in herbal circles. Probably because I have said it publically for over 20 years and opened my first book with this quote. Here is the truth, though,...

Herbally Yours

Naturally fortifying and increasing milk supply. Increasing milk supply is a massive topic for breastfeeding parents. For most, this isn’t a true issue, but if you are experiencing this, these recipes may help. Many now-famous tea company blends have been based on...