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Understanding Herbal Preparations: Poultice(Post)
In the world of herbalism, you will definitely expand your vocabulary! Scientific names of herbs, herb actions, and herb preparations are all new words to learn. It can feel overwhelming to try learn ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Tea(Post)Herbal tea is perhaps the most common way herbs are consumed in the United States. Most likely, you've got at least a few types of herbal tea in your kitchen cupboard right now. Herbalist ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Fomentation (Post)Fomentation is the herbal preparation I bet you’re least likely to have heard of. Though it’s a big name, they are simple to prepare! It’s as easy as making a cup of tea. This ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Steam Inhalation (Post)We've likely all seen old pictures of someone standing over a pot of water with a towel over their head. Or perhaps Grandma suggested trying it out when sick. Herbal steam inhalation is not just an o ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Herbal Honey(Post)Honey is one of the most healing and nutrient rich substances on earth. It has been traditionally used by healers worldwide for a wide range of ailments. Plus, it's a great way to get down something ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Infused Oil (Post)Next up in our herbal preparations series is one that is not as well-known. The herb-infused oil is most commonly thought of as a culinary preparation. We've all seen infused and flavored olive ...
Winter Essentials(Post)“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, "Go to sleep, darlings, til ...
Herb of the Day: Passionflower(Post)Passionflower (also written as Passion Flower) may be the most remarkable looking herb we'll cover in our Herb of the Day posts. This flower is stunning to look at and helps attract bees and butterfl ...
How to Use Soothing Salve: FAQ + Uses, Ingredients & Tips(Post)Herbal salves are unlike any other type of herbal preparation. They are used topically and often have herbs alongside non-herbal ingredients. We have one salve product, Soothing Salve. Today we'll an ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Sitz Bath(Post)The Sitz Bath is going to be most familiar to people familiar as part of childbirth recovery. This is an herbal preparation used by generations of newly postpartum mothers. Childbirth is not the only ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Salve(Post)Warmer days and more time outside have arrived. This is a welcome change for most of us. It also means bug bites, sunburn, stings, cuts, etc. As we work together to understand various herbal preparat ...
Herb of the Day: Peppermint(Post)Today's herb may well be the most well-known flavor we'll cover on this blog. It's a flavor that the holidays would be incomplete without for millions of people. Peppermint is widely used both for it ...
