…Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook, 2nd ed. (CRC Press; 2013). McIntyre A. The Complete Herbal Tutor: The Ideal Companion for Study and Practice (Octopus Books, 2010). Hoffmann D. Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine (Inner Traditions/Bear & Co., 2003). Romm AJ. Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health (Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2010). Schnitzler P, Schumacher A, Astani A, and…
…months, I mince fresh leaves into salads and dressings, and churn up a batch or two of peppermint ice cream. It also makes a cooling and refreshing beverage tea (spearmint is my hands-down favorite in this case). Try our Hibiscus Mint Herbal Iced Tea with Key Lime Ice Cubes when the days dawn hot and steamy. Cultivation: Mint is fragrant…
…internet. I’ve selected some of my favorite beginning herbal medicine books to entice your herbal journey. When I stepped on to the herbal path, I purchased every herb book available. That may seem like quite a feat, except that in the early 1970s I could only find four books on herbs. Times have changed. These days, I look over 150…
…lid. Keeping the lid cold will increase condensation as the steam from the roses rises inside the pot. This condensation is distilled rosewater, and will collect on the underside of the lid, dripping into the bowl. As the ice cubes melt, pour off the water from the bag, adding new ice cubes before replacing the bag on the saucepan lid….
…annual Good Medicine Confluence—one of the most enchanting herbal gatherings in North America. Herbcraft The online home base for Jim McDonald, a self-taught Michigan herbalist who has an utterly charming and humorous approach to writing and teaching about herbs. Jim shares some excellent herbal monographs on his website (occasionally accompanied by videos) that frequently include material you just won’t find…
…medicine foraging, and the herbal uses of the most abundant and healing wild plants of the temperate world. Plus, we’ll share our very favorite culinary and medicinal recipes. On the other hand, if a more comprehensive course on DIY herbalism is up your alley, take a peek at our Online Herbal Immersion. In good conscience, we simply couldn’t list many…
…Tea, tincture, infused oil, nibble, infused ghee, milk decoction, powder, broth, poultice, compress, green smoothie, and fresh juice Herbal Actions: Vulnerary (wound healing) Diuretic Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) Nervine Antibacterial Alterative Secondary adaptogen* Medicinal Uses: Gotu kola, also known as brahmi, has been used medicinally in Asia for over two millennia as a rejuvenative tonic in the treatment of memory…
…summer heat, and if you have a big batch in the refrigerator it is easy to reach for a cup. Also, consider preparing ice cubes of herbal tea. I freeze hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa, Malvaceae) and schisandra (Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae) tea into ice cubes, and then on busy days I pop them into my water container as I’m heading out the…
…more concentrated, as they contain plenty of fresh herbal material. In general, herbal poultices are beneficial for poison ivy rashes, weepy eczema, hives, insect bites, psoriasis, pimples, boils, fresh sunburns, and fungal and bacterial skin infections. The specific herbs used affect the exact medicinal properties of each poultice. Ingredients for a soothing herbal poultice: calendula flowers, plantain, violet leaves, clay,…
…balm (M. didyma). Safety and Contraindications: Do not use in pregnancy, as bee balm is a traditional menstrual stimulant. As with other spicy herbs, bee balm may aggravate heartburn. 4. Calendula (Calendula officinalis, Asteraceae) Parts Used: Whole flowers Preparations: Tea, tincture, infused oil, salve, lotion, broth, compress, poultice, fancy ice cubes, garnish, vaginal douches and suppositories, and sitz baths Herbal…
