Foraging for wild mushrooms can be pretty intimidating – and for good reason! A wrong ID can make you sick or even be lethal. It’s wise to forage with an experienced local mycophile until you are confident enough to identify … Continued
One of the most well known comforts during a cold or a bout of the flu is using vapor rub to breathe easier. This essential oil vapor rub is one you can make yourself with just 3 simple ingredients! Materials … Continued
As you study herbalism in any capacity, it’s great to know how to write a plant monograph. A plant monograph is a report or compilation of comprehensive information about a particular plant that is organized in a logical manner. Plant … Continued
It’s super important to dilute essential oils properly when you’re making skincare or medicinal blends. Using essentials undiluted, or “neat”, is unnecessary, wasteful, and can cause permanent sensitization to that oil/plant. So don’t! Dilute essential oils to 2% of your … Continued
Essential oil roll ons are the best: You can customize them to your needs/wants They are already diluted and ready to use They are more convenient to carry around than actual bottles of essential oils They also help you stretch … Continued
Having a baby is an amazing experience, but the postpartum stage can be messy in every sense of the word – including emotionally. Researchers estimate that as many as 50 percent of new mothers suffer from some form of ‘baby … Continued
Herbal balms are a must-have for anyone’s skincare arsenal. They can be used to protect + heal wounds, condition split ends, heal chapped lips, and soothe dry skin, depending on how they are applied. Luckily for DIY-lovers, it’s very easy … Continued
Stress is usually looked at as a negative thing, but a small amount of stress is actually good for us because it encourages resilience and emotional growth. Life isn’t always easy, and we can learn so much from handling difficult situations. Too much … Continued
Herbal medicine is undergoing a dramatic resurgence as the health consciousness movement grows, as both a viable alternative to Western medicine and in response to increasing drug prices in the United States. With the US listed as the most anxious … Continued
One of my favorite ways to learn more about herbalism is by exploring my own region. Identifying and learning to use plants this way makes me feel like I’m building an actual relationship with nature. Face-to-face interactions rather than online … Continued