Zingiber officinalis - Ginger familya.k.a.: Race Ginger, Black Ginger, Zingiber, Jamaican Ginger, Jake Root Ginger is one of those warming herbs we too often take for granted. It shows up in cuisine that covers the globe. Thanks to the Spice Trail and later international spice trade, this anti-inflammatory, warming digestive spice has been working magic […]| The Practical Herbalist
Lavender’s versatility through the centuries has made it a consistent favorite. Today, its balsamic, earthy, floral scent is added to a variety of beauty and cleaning products for its disinfectant as well as its relaxation properties. It can ward off a variety of bacterias and viruses, including staph, while it calms the nervous system. Lavender soothes as it heals.| The Practical Herbalist
We like to think that first aid kits are universal and you can just put together a list of tools and medicines that’ll cover whatever crisis arises. That is one approach you can take. It may work just fine for you…and it may not. Practical herbalists know that from a very practical and experience-based perspective. […]| The Practical Herbalist
Fasting and cleansing are a normal and natural part of life for all species, humans included. That doesn’t mean we need to be doing special diets all the time. One to four times a year is plenty to help your body maintain general health through out a lifetime.| The Practical Herbalist
Learn about Lavender’s versatility through the centuries. Lavendar Recipes, myth and magic, and medicial uses. Part of our Herbal Folio Series.| thepracticalherbalist.com