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A basket of foraged stinging nettles.
Last updated on March 7th, 2024

The Best Wild Foods and Medicinals for Beginning Foragers and Wildcrafters

…Aboveground parts in flower Preparations: Infusion, vinegar, pesto, salad, smoothie, juice, poultice, compress, salve, and infused oil Herbal Actions: Nutritive tonic Anti-inflammatory Alterative Demulcent Expectorant Galactagogue (stimulates breast milk) Gentle laxative Diuretic Vulnerary Chickweed leaves Chickweed is one of my oldest green friends—we became acquainted over two decades ago, and I’m as smitten as ever. This sprawling weed is beloved…

Pillows and mugs set up for an herbal tea ceremony.
Last updated on November 17th, 2023

Herbal Tea Ceremonies

Herbal Tea Ceremonies Written and Photographed by Mary Plantwalker – Herbal Tea Ceremonies are a delightful way to find beauty in the everyday. By slowing down and getting to better know our plant allies, we can simultaneously open up to heartfelt connection with ourselves and/or others. Making the time and space to hold your own personal herbal tea ceremony—or with…

A photo of Harriet Tubman in place at the Burton Street Garden in Asheville, North Carolina
Last updated on November 10th, 2023

African American Herbalism, Part 2: North American Black Herbalism

African American Herbalism: A Blog Series History :: Ethnobotany :: Traditional Healers and Practices :: Resources Written by Marc Williams Photography by Marc Williams (except where noted) – Part 2 North American Black Herbalism Many new or modified herbal traditions arose within Black communities in North America. These traditions were most celebrated, documented, and depended upon in the Southeast, where…

Closeup of gotu kola leaves.
Last updated on November 14th, 2023

The Healing Benefits of Gotu Kola: An Edible and Medicinal Herb

…juice, compress, poultice Tincture ratios and dosage: Fresh leaves 1:2 95%; dried leaves 1:5 50%. Both preparations 2–5 ml (½ to 1 teaspoon) three times a day Infusion ratios and dosage: 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) of the cut and sifted dried leaves infused in 1 cup (240 ml) of boiling water three times a day Herbal Actions: Nervine Antianxiety Secondary…

A pond is surrounded by gardens and trees with hills in the background.
Last updated on March 8th, 2024

The Best Herb Gardening Books for Herbalists

The Best Herb Gardening Books for Herbalists Compiled by Meghan Gemma, Juliet Blankespoor, and Sarah Sorci Photography by Juliet Blankespoor Tending a medicine garden is an ancient part of the herbalist’s path. For thousands of years, healers have planted their most-used remedies in the soil just beyond their doorsteps. The wisdom in this is two-fold: not only do herbalists need…

A patch of Spilanthes.
Last updated on March 7th, 2024

The Best Herbal Immune Stimulants for Cold & Flu Season

…herb is extremely popular, both with trained herbalists and as an over-the-counter herbal medicine. Japanese honeysuckle’s popularity amongst western herbalists primarily comes from being inspired by traditional Chinese herbalists. For a scientific review of Japanese honeysuckle’s antimicrobial benefits, visit this link. Japanese honeysuckle is a common invasive plant here in North America, but you won’t find its medicine readily available…

Last updated on January 10th, 2024

Botánica Cimarrón: Student Business Spotlight

…variety of professions herbalists can choose from. Star is a graduate of our Online Herbal Immersion Program—1,000 hours of our personal mentorship in sustainable herbalism and herbal career building. If you are interested in the wide variety of herbal careers you might pursue, see An Herbalist’s Salary and Career Opportunities and Learn How to Become an Herbalist. Botánica Cimarrón’s elixir…

Baobab tree.
Last updated on February 5th, 2024

African American Herbalism, Part 3: Resources and Further Learning

…of the African American pharmacopeia. Also features a number of write-ups about interviews with modern-day herbalists. Folk Wisdom and Mother Wit: John Lee—An African American Herbal Healer by John Lee and Arvilla Payne-Jackson A great treatment about the materia medica and healing practices of an herbalist in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Handbook of African Medicinal Plants by Maurice M….