by admin | Oct 9, 2024 | herbal business, herbal school, herbalism, materia medica, recipes
Backyard Apothecary: Burdock (Arctium lappa, Arctium minus) – Uses, Safety, Identification, and Habitat Burdock (Arctium lappa and Arctium minus) is a powerful herb that often grows unnoticed in backyards, gardens, and along roadsides. With its large, heart-shaped...
by admin | Sep 18, 2024 | herbal business, herbal school, herbalism, materia medica, recipes
Backyard Apothecary: Yarrow Yarrow, also known as Achillea millefolium, is a small but mighty plant that has been used for thousands of years. With its feathery leaves and clusters of tiny white or pink flowers, yarrow is easy to spot in gardens, meadows, and along...
by admin | Jul 5, 2024 | herbal business, herbal school, herbalism, materia medica, recipes
Calendula, Healing Herb Calendula officinalis, also known as calendula or pot marigold, has been used for healing in herbal medicine for a very long time. Its bright yellow petals and many healing properties have been trusted and respected for many years in different...
by admin | May 3, 2024 | herbal business, herbalism, materia medica, recipes
Sea Salts The earliest systematic description of the different kinds of salts, their uses, and their extraction methods was published in China around 2700 BCE. The use of salt in healing stretches back to the beginning of time. The healer Hippocrates encouraged his...
by admin | Apr 26, 2024 | herbal business, herbalism, materia medica, recipes
Herbal Adsorbents An herbal adsorbent binds actively with toxic agents, forming strong molecular bonds, whether they are in the gastrointestinal tract or on the skin. Activated charcoal, known for its ability to bind with harmful substances, is the most well-known...
by admin | Apr 19, 2024 | aromatherapy, herbal business, herbalism, materia medica, recipes
How Essential Oils Work Essential oils are highly concentrated extracts from plants with natural fragrance and beneficial properties. These oils offer several mechanisms to promote wellness, including aromatic, topical, and other applications. Remember this is just an...
