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Have you ever heard an herbalist say strange things such as: “Sit with the plants and let them teach you.” “Learn from the plants themselves.” “Plants are your teachers.” “Listen to the plants. What are they saying to you?” So on and so forth?  I know I sure have, and honestly, when I was new […]

Herbalism is a never-ending field of study, and one of the areas I’ve chosen to challenge myself with over the last 2 years is foraging.  While I think foraging and cultivating herbs should be a […]

In spring, many of us have our minds set on cleansing and detoxing our bodies and homes after a long winter of being inside and enjoying the hardier, cozier parts of the winter season. As […]

Have you ever pulled an older herbal salve out of your bathroom cabinet and wondered if it was still effective? Or perhaps you’ve thought about making a large batch of herbal tea to store in the refrigerator and drink over the course of several days, later second guessing yourself because you weren’t sure how many […]

When I made the decision to go to school to study herbs at The Herbal Academy, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’d already been studying and using herbs for quite some time, and with my background as a registered nurse I already knew a lot about the way the body and disease worked. Of […]