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One of my kiddos woke up recently with a swollen, red, itchy eye.  As a nurse and herbalist, my first step is not to head to the doctor but to search my herbal apothecary for […]

In this month’s recipe walk-through video, I’m walking you through my process of making a homemade chamomile hydrosol which can be used both internally and externally, on the skin and in the home, and even […]

Hello, friends! Today I thought I’d share a quick recap of this past month’s Chamomile Herb Study inside of my Herb Folk herb study program. In this study, we learned about several different actions and uses of chamomile. We’ve also tried our hand at making, and hopefully using, several different chamomile preparations as well. Get […]

Herbs can be a safe, effective way to help your baby through common sicknesses they may face. All it takes is a little know-how and having what you need on hand. Now you may feel like using herbs is overwhelming to you at first, but it really isn’t all that difficult once you get going. Taking the first step can […]

Nothing says spring like flowers. With the days lengthening and the weather warming, our backyard is a-buzz with daffodils, flowering trees and bees. We’ve been hard at work preparing our garden and planting the herb beds which include several bushes of new chamomile plants. German Chamomile is our favorite; easy to grow and beautifully ornate […]

Do you have a child that isn’t so keen on taking a bath and getting clean? Well if you do, how about giving them a chamomile tea bath instead of a regular bath? I don’t know many kids that hate baths. I mean baths are a time when most kids get to play and splash […]