Have you heard of tongue scraping? Let’s talk about a tongue scraper, how to use it, how not to use it, and the benefits of tongue scraping. What This Has to Do with Herbal Medicine You might be wondering, what does this have to do with herbal medicine? Using herbs is...
Do you love peach season as much as I do? This peach smoothie recipe comes from my book, The Herbal Kitchen, and it’s a wonderful way to celebrate this delicious summer fruit. Kids love making smoothies too, so you can get the whole family involved in making...
Humans are wired for deep communication and connection with plants and the earth. However, for many of us, this skill is a little bit dormant or wasn’t nurtured when we were growing up. Let’s explore one simple method for how to communicate with plants and trees....
The herbal movement is happening! Right now, hundreds of thousands of families are awakening to the amazing healing power of plants. Alongside this, we need to start having the conversation about where our plants come from. What do we need to know if we want to...
If you want to use lavender in your herbal teas, oils, baths and other medicines, you might be wondering which part of the plant to use. People often ask me, do you only use the flowers? Can you use lavender leaves? And when do you harvest which one? Check out the...
Drying herbs might seem simple, but how to dry herbs with success can be more complex. If you’ve made the effort to harvest or wildcraft your herbs, the last thing you want is for them to go to waste because they weren’t properly dried. I’m going to...
Immersing yourself in an herbal bath a wonderful way to use herbs. Your skin absorbs the herbal constituents and you inhale the medicine through the steam. As you relax in the tub, your body receives the healing benefits of the herbs. If you don’t feel like...
These common plants grow just about everywhere in temperate climates, and many gardeners yank them right out of their yards. But guess what? These spring weeds have many edible and medicinal benefits! From being nutritional superstars to soothing the skin and...
This nettle soup recipe is my favorite soup ever! If you have fresh stinging nettles, you definitely need to give this a try. Not only does it taste delicious, it’s loaded with the health benefits of nettle. Nettles (Urtica dioica) come into season once a year in the...
Are you feeling stress or tension in your life? From everyday demands to deeper uncertainties, stress can take a toll on our bodies, minds, and emotions. Therefore, the more self-care techniques that we can put into place, the more we can nourish our well-being....