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Here we are at the final post in the How To Start Using Herbs blog series. These posts have spanned 2 1/2 months with 14 posts total covering the basic things you need to know to help you get started using herbs. Today, we’ll be talking about herbal syrups, honeys, and oxymels including what they are, […]

What do lotions, salves, and massages have in common? What can you use on a pulled muscle that will not only relax it, but penetrate deep down into the tissues to bring healing to that area? Herbal infused oils and liniments… that’s what! These two herbal preparations are very similar, and today we’ll be talking about what […]

So far in the “How To Start Using Herbs” series we’ve talked about the basic, need-to-know things like purchasing quality herbs, storing then correctly, herbal safety, determining appropriate dosages, and tools to have on hand. We’ve also tackled making and using herbal preparations that are made with water such as teas, infusions, decoctions, washes, compresses, and fomentations. […]

Herbal teas, infusions, and decoctions are some of the easiest ways to use herbs. If not the easiest, they’re certainly one of the most nutritious! Today I’m going to walk you through each of these preparations, as well as give you step-by-step directions on how to make them yourself. Let’s start at the beginning. What […]

For most first-time herbal users, herbal dosage is a big deal and feels like a complicated matter. It can make you feel stuck and many times discourage you from moving forward using herbs. Don’t worry though. You are not alone. The more you use herbs and the more familiar you become with them, the less […]

So you’ve decided that you want to use herbs on your family, but you have no idea where to find good quality herbs? Should they be organic or does that matter? Should they be fresh or dried? What else do you need to look for when buying them? Below I’ll be attempting to answer the […]