A good beard oil nourishes facial hair and skin, tightens pores, and moisturizes without leaving behind an oily residue. This blend does just that with the added bonus of a woodsy scent with just a hint of clove. This recipe is designed to make a single small bottle. You can scale up the recipe, store […]| The Practical Herbalist
Cannabis makes a terrific topical, especially when paired with Solomon's Seal. Together, they ease the muscles and tendons and help the body purge infl ...| thepracticalherbalist.com
I love Chai, or spiced tea, especially the home-style kind I learned to make ages ago. It's sooooo much nicer than the store-bought flavors in part bec ...| thepracticalherbalist.com
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
This is a slow-cooker recipe. You can make it on the stove top as a standard decoction using the same ratio of herb to water. Here’s what’s in it and why: Astragalus – This is a good adaptogen specializing in the immune system and upper body, according to Dr. Courtney Connell of Acupuncture Therapy. It’s […]| The Practical Herbalist
Sambucus canadenses, Sambucus nigra a.k.a. Black Elderberry, Blue Elderberry, North American Elder, European Elder Back in 400 B.C.E, Hippocrates called elder his "medicine chest." Since then, it's donned the moniker the "country people's medicine chest" with good reason. Elder's skill at tending gateways is more than folklore. Elder keeps viruses at bay by blocking them […]| The Practical Herbalist
Taraxacum officinale a.k.a. Fairy Clock, Piss-a-bed, Piscialetto, Pissenlit Few plants can fill the herbalist's heart with such joy as the common dandelion. Dandelion's sunny yellow flowers open every morning with a familiarly radiant head on their own hollow stems. The toothed green leaves grow in a rosette form on most lawns and byways. These leaves […]| 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
Once in awhile, it's a good idea to offer your large intestine, or colon, a bit of support. One of my favorite ways to do that is to do a simple five-day cleanse and include this Colon Cleanse formula as a part of the fast.| The Practical Herbalist
Melaleuca alternifolia a.k.a. Tea Tree, Ti Tree, Narrow-leafed Paperbark Tea tree is a gift from Australia. It grows as a small, humble looking tree with distinctly fragrant leaves, but its use as an essential oil has caught the world's attention. Tea tree essential oil is a powerful antiseptic that knocks out even the most resilient […]| The Practical Herbalist
Fragaria vesca a.k.a. Wild Strawberry, Woodland Strawberry Nothing says summer like a ripening field of strawberries. The tingly scent of the freshly picked fruit can bring a smile to almost any child’s face. It makes the herbalist smile, too, as this delicate woodland plant offers a wealth of healing in one sweet, tasty package. New […]| The Practical Herbalist
Hear from Deatra Cohen & Adam Siegel on Real Herbalism Radio. Here's a list of the shows where she's featured and more info on her. Real Herbalism Radio is an Herbal podcast of The Practical Herbalist.| The Practical Herbalist
Hear from Matthew Wood on Real Herbalism Radio. Here's a list of the shows where she's featured and more info on her. Real Herbalism Radio is an Herbal podcast of The Practical Herbalist.| The Practical Herbalist
Hear from Dawn Lacska-Tommerdahl on Real Herbalism Radio. Here's a list of the shows where she's featured and more info on her. Real Herbalism Radio is an Herbal podcast of The Practical Herbalist.| The Practical Herbalist
Hear from Elise & Jeff Higley on Real Herbalism Radio. Here's a list of the shows where she's featured and more info on her. Real Herbalism Radio is an Herbal podcast of The Practical Herbalist.| The Practical Herbalist
Hear from K.P. Khalsa on Real Herbalism Radio. Here's a list of the shows where she's featured and more info on her. Real Herbalism Radio is an Herbal podcast of The Practical Herbalist.| The Practical Herbalist
Hear from Leslie Shalduha on Real Herbalism Radio. Here's a list of the shows where she's featured and more info on her. Real Herbalism Radio is an Herbal podcast of The Practical Herbalist.| 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
