Boosting immunity is the name of the game in recent months and astragalus root fits the bill perfectly. Not only is it a mild-tasting herb that’s easy to use in everyday cooking, but its seemingly gentle medicinal properties will also help guard against circulating germs and pack a serious punch if and when you are […]
Herbalism
List of Herbal Sources in the USA and Canada
In light of recent events, it has become increasingly difficult to source the herbs needed to make herbal remedies. Now is the perfect time to support our local wildcrafters, herbalists, and herbal companies during these uncertain times. However, having said this, I am NOT recommending you go out and hoard these herbs! Doing so is […]
Echinacea Tincture for Seasonal Wellness
One of the remedies I always try to have on hand all year round, especially during cold and flu season, is echinacea tincture. It is, without a doubt, one of the best herbal remedies for immune support you can make for your family and one that you can easily make in large quantities without breaking […]
How to Boost the Immune System Naturally
The winter months are high-time for various germs, bacteria, and viruses to spread – especially cold and flu. The downside to this rampant onslaught of seasonal illness, aside from getting sick, is the fact that you won’t even know someone near you is sick until their symptoms present themselves. This is especially true for the […]
Oregano Oil Uses and How to Make Your Own!
Oregano Oil is one of the most widely used home remedies. Almost every crunchy individual with even the most basic understanding of herbal remedies will probably tell you it’s their go-to for everything from cold and flu to fungus infections. Oregano oil, though simple, does it all. Oregano oil, sometimes referred to as oil of […]
120+ Books for Your Herbal Library
I’m often asked about which books I use and recommend for all levels of herbalism so I’ve compiled a list on some of the best books you can pick up ranging from beginner herbalism to setting up your own successful clinical herbal practice. Some of these tomes dig DEEP into the science of herbs, custom […]