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Herbalism is sometimes referred to as “the people’s medicine,” but what does that mean exactly?  It means that learning about and using herbs is easy enough for the average person to grasp—yes, even the person with no medical or science background! It means that you — yes, YOU — can be empowered to take charge […]

Are you a white, gray, or brown? If you’re familiar with Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings series, you’ll know I’m referring to the various rankings of the wizards mentioned throughout the books. When it comes to the herbalist, various terms are often used to describe a person who uses food, plants, or fungi for wellness […]

Hi, friend! While I haven’t shared many of my YouTube Vlogmas videos here on the blog simply because there are SO MANY, I did want to share this particular one with you. In this video, I’m doing a little end-of-the-year housekeeping in my home apothecary. I hope you’ll join me as I clean, organize, and […]

Herbal syrups are a tasty and effective way to deliver the wellness benefits of herbs to adults and children alike. In today’s video, I’m going to show you how I make shelf-stable herbal syrups that have a shelf-life of 1-2 years! Gone are the days of making fresh batches of herbal syrups every month or […]

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

While a sore throat can occur at any time of the year, they are particularly common during Cold & Flu Season due to allergies, viral infections, mucous drainage, or other irritations. Thankfully, there is an herbal preparation that is quite useful to soothe a sore throat, and it’s super easy to make. Join me today […]