You may have heard the recent buzz about North America’s only native caffeinated plant, yaupon. Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) is making a resurgence, and it took concerns of tariffs and increased tea and coffee prices to bring this domestic caffeinated plant into the mainstream eye. However, Mountain Rose Herbs’ interest in this plant preceded the tariff-driven trend, and we are delighted to share more information about the relationship we've developed with this plant over the past 7 years.| Mountain Rose Blog
Natural Energy and Adaptogenic Herbs Are you feeling drained, unable to sleep well, or struggling to maintain consistent energy throughout the day? Modern life often pushes our adrenal glands—the small but mighty glands responsible for our stress response—into overdrive. This leads to fatigue, stress, and a cascade of health challenges. Fortunately, there’s a natural way to support and restore balance: adaptogenic herbs. Adaptogens are nature’s solution to helping the body adapt to st...| Mountain Rose Blog
This gift guide for herbalists will give you all kinds of ideas for the holiday and Christmas season. Find ideas for apothecary herbs, teas, herbal supplies, books and more. You’ll find the perfect holiday gift for the aspiring herbalist in your life! If you have a friend or loved one who is interested in herbalism,... Read More » The post Gift Guide for Herbalists: Herbs, Teas, Supplies, Books & More! appeared first on Grow Forage Cook Ferment.| Grow Forage Cook Ferment
TWO OF SWORDS The card shows a moody landscape of pools and rocks, where two women are quarrelling and batting at each other with wooden swords. The younger one is thee Vanir goddess Freya, mistres…| Hearth Witchery
Yes, you heard me right – fuchsia jam! Many of us grow fuchsias in our gardens, but did you know that from the flowers to the berries, every part of the fuchsia is edible? You can add the flowers t…| Hearth Witchery
Raw cider vinegar is full of enzymes, vitamins, probiotics and minerals that pasteurised cider vinegars do not have, as they are destroyed by the heating process. All the healing benefits you have read about with cider vinegar are absent from processed products. If you have ever tried to buy it you will know that it … Continue reading "Cider Vinegar"| Hearth Witchery
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This nourishing facial serum is a very special one in my recipe book. Made with four of my favorite skin care oils, this blend is deeply hydrating and yields a lovely bronzing hue that can be tailored to many skin tones. The star of this recipe is sea buckthorn oil, which in my opinion, is an underutilized oil that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. While most skin care oils are pressed from the seeds of a given plant, sea buckthorn oil is pressed from the seeds and berries which yiel...| Mountain Rose Blog
For many neurodivergent folks, balancing the nervous system between hyper and hypo arousal can be a challenge. Herbalist Brynna Herbener shares how aphrodisiac herbs can be supportive outside the bedroom, and specifically for this nervous system pattern.| blog.mountainroseherbs.com
Whether it's herbal courses, workshops, or self-study with a great herbal, there's always something to learn in this green world! I am excited to share some of my most favourite herbal books with you. I confess that I probably own 100+ herbals but I have picked out 20+ wonderful herbals just for you! Purchase the... Read More The post Favourite Herbal books for you! appeared first on Studio Botanica.| Studio Botanica
Storing food is an essential part of the homesteading lifestyle. In this article, learn the 10 best ways to preserve food at home whether you’re growing it in your garden or purchasing it from a local farmer. Get tips, tricks, safety recommendations and lots of tried and true resources and tools from a seasoned homesteader. […] The post 10 Ways to Preserve Food at Home appeared first on WholeMade Homestead.| WholeMade Homestead
Have you ever felt sluggish after meals or experienced unpredictable digestion? In Ayurveda, crafting your own churna provides a simple yet powerful way to restore balance and enhance digestion…| At The Core
Take a macabre walk through the poison garden in your own backyard. Tour the toxic flora of some of the most common garden plants and wild weeds and explore these toxic herbs’ less virtuous attributes. They say “the poison is... The post The Poison Garden: Toxic Herbs in Your Own Backyard appeared first on Nitty Gritty Life.| Nitty Gritty Life
Fill your cottage garden landscape with these showy annuals that double as herbal medicine. Medicinal and gorgeous, start these cottage garden annuals now to get the most bang for your buck, while treating your mind, body, and soul. The illustrations... The post 10 Medicinal Annuals for Your Cottage Garden to Start From Seed appeared first on Nitty Gritty Life.| Nitty Gritty Life
From festive evergreens to showy holly and romantic mistletoe, did you know that these popular Christmas plants have medicinal uses too? Use these holiday plants to keep you merry and bright. The holiday season is a botanical wonderland. While herbalists... The post Festive Popular Christmas Plants & Their Medicinal Uses appeared first on Nitty Gritty Life.| Nitty Gritty Life
Make a big batch of this tonic with pungent roots & herbs to take charge of your health and enjoy the benefits of fire cider during the cold & flu season!| Nitty Gritty Life
Artemisia vulgaris Planetary ruler: Moon/Venus Element: water Associated deities: Artemis, Chandra, Diana, Hecate Magical virtues: visions, prophecy, shamanic work, cleansing, protection LORE: Mugw…| Hearth Witchery
Lemon balm soothes and heals, from skin ailments to stomach troubles. It's also a versatile addition to recipes. We'll share benefits and uses of this lovely lemony plant.| Common Sense Home
How to make pinecone jam, plus safety & storage tips. We'll talk a little about the medicinal qualities of evergreens, and homemade tonics.| Common Sense Home
Paeonia sp. As I write, the peonies are starting to come out in my garden this week, and I know from experience that this heralds a period of early summer storms – every year, my poor red peony get…| Hearth Witchery
A beautiful herbal tea-for-one recipe to delight in the treasure of solitude, and the luxury of having space to oneself in this last month of winter| Ginger Tonic Botanicals
This pine salve is made with infused pine oil that will moisturize and heal winter skin ailments and has aromatherapy benefits, too!| Grow Forage Cook Ferment
A step-by-step guide to making the best herbal tea recipes at home for your own personal health goals and needs. The post How To Make The Best Herbal Tea Recipes At Home appeared first on Madre by Megan.| Madre by Megan
Making pine needle tea is one of the best and easiest ways to use your foraged conifer needles for medicinal purposes, and it's delicious!| Grow Forage Cook Ferment
This recipe for pine lotion bars is perfect for moisturizing dry winter skin, make wonderful gifts, and smell like a walk through the forest!| Grow Forage Cook Ferment
The top question I get on my blog and Instagram is "What are my recommended herbalism books to get started?". Here's what I recommend.| My Tiny Laguna Kitchen
