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5 Important herbs for the lungs indie herbalist

Like elecampane, mullein is tonifying for the respiratory tract and has an affinity for the lymph glands. It is a traditional expectorant and antispasmodic. Wood writes that it is … See more

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An Herbalist's Guide to Using Self Heal indie herbalist

WEBSelf heal has demulcent and astringent properties that make it beneficial for oral care. Because of self heal’s cooling nature, it excels in comforting hot, inflamed …

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Lavender benefits for health and wellness indie herbalist

WEBHerbalists use a system for organizing herbs by their actions. According to herbalist David Hoffman, lavender’s traditional actions include: Antispasmodic. …

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Complete Home Apothecary Start Up Guide indie herbalist

WEBVinegar. Apple cider vinegar is a staple in most home apothecaries. It can be used to make an alcohol free extract. Like glycerin, these vinegar extracts (also known …

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An herbalist's ultimate guide to herbal books indie herbalist

WEBBody Into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care by Maria Noel Groves. Once you have dabbled in herbal recipes, the uses of individual herbs and what …

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Learn How to Harvest and Use Albizia Flowers and Bark

WEBAdaptogens are a group of herbs that support everyday health by assisting our bodies’ response to stress. I’ve written an entire recipe book with easy ways to add …

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An herbalist's guide to passionflower indie herbalist

WEBThe following actions are traditionally associated with passionflower: anodyne (especially for neuralgia) antispasmodic. cerebral vaso-relaxant. hypnotic. hypotensive. …

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Peony benefits for wellness and emergency preparedness

WEBPeony for emergency preparedness? Peony for herbal first aid? Absolutely! Discover the versatile ways peony supports wellness from an herbal perspective.

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An herbalist's guide to the uses of plantain indie herbalist

WEBThere are several uses of plantain that support oral health. Plantain’s affinity for drawing -out comes in handy once again for pockets of infection or lingering infection …

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Herbs and Men's Health indie herbalist

WEBAndropause is defined as age related hormonal changes in men. Usually, there is a very gradual decline in testosterone levels after age 30. Signs of low …

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Exploring the herbal uses of holly in global traditions

WEBMaude Grieve, writing in 1931, lists several uses. According to her, holly helps: break fevers. support the lungs during pleurisy. help the body eliminate excess …

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How to Use Safer Herbal Language indie herbalist

WEBAnd as a fellow herbalist, I have to say it: remember your scope of practice. It is extremely important to remind the public (and ourselves) that: herbalists are not …

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Historic and Modern Herbal Uses for Ivy indie herbalist

WEBIn Culpeper’s Complete Herbal, first published in 1652, there is a very interesting entry on English ivy. It details a variety of herbal uses for both the leaves and …

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Making herbal smoking blends from scratch indie herbalist

WEBSpritzing the blend with a little water and storing it in a closed container allows the herbs to absorb the moisture. Adding a little honey to the water is a nice touch, too. …

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Learning Herbalism with Matthew Wood indie herbalist

WEBRead Time: 4 Minute, 36 Second. My own path as an herbalist is one of constant evolution and growth. Learning herbalism is a lifelong journey! Even after …

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Alcohol free herbs for the home apothecary indie herbalist

WEBAlcohol free herbs in vinegar. Stinky old vinegar isn’t just for pickles! Vinegar can sub for alcohol when making extracts. It’s always been a popular folk alternative …

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Celebrating the Herbal Uses of Monarda indie herbalist

WEBBee balm herbal steam for respiratory health. Monarda is a lovely herb to include in an herbal steam for upper respiratory support. Learn how to make a bee balm …

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When to harvest mullein flowers, leaves, and roots

WEBUnlike the leaves and flowers, the best time to harvest mullein root is the fall of the first year or in the early summer of the second. This is because most of mullein’s …

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Medicinal use of black willow in historical accounts

WEBAccording to King’s American Dispensatory (1898), the bark, root and aments (the long, drooping clusters of flowers) of black willow were all used for …

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