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Healing herbal shiitake mushroom soup recipe

Medicinal fungi can be incorporated into delicious meals for all of the family. Enjoy...

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How to make fire cider

Fire cider is a fantastic addition to any home apothecary. We explain what it...

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Herbalism at home: Top 5 kitchen herbs and spices

One of the wonderful things about herbalism is that it is so accessible. We...

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Green bean fermentation recipe to nourish your microbiome

Fermenting has always been a part of food cultures, until recent years. We share...

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How to make a herbal steam inhalation

We share our best way how you can make your own herbal steam inhalation....

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How to make a decoction

We share our best way how you can make your own decoction. Plus, our...

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How to make a herbal honey

We share our best way how you can make your own herbal honey. Plus,...

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How to make a herbal syrup

We share our best way how you can make your own herbal syrup. Plus,...

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How to make a herbal cream

We share our best way how you can make your own herbal cream. Plus,...

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How to make a salve

We share our best way how you can make your own herbal salve. Plus,...

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How to make a herbal tincture

We share our best methods how you can make your own herbal tincture. Plus,...

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How to make herbal oils

We share three methods how you can make your own herbal oils. Plus, our...

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Perimenopause: Symptoms and herbs that can help

Herbalist Natasha Richardson shares herbs that can alleviate symptoms of perimenopause.

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Essential oils for restful sleep

Aromatherapist Ellen Rowland shares how essential oils can improve your sleep, including some recipes...

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Medicine making with children: Recipes to try at home

Making herbal medicines is a great way to empower children with self-care knowledge. We...

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Healing muscles and joints with essential oils: Recipes from an aromatherapist

All of us need relief from sore muscles and joints from time to time,...

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The use of Guggulu in Ayurveda and how to prepare it

Guggulu is a highly medicinal preparation in Ayurveda, made from a tree resin. It...

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Should I self treat at home or consult a herbalist?

Herbal self-care is a life skill we believe everyone should have. However sometimes seeing...

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Winter warmers: Aromatherapy for respiratory health in cold and flu season

Aromatherapist Ellen Rowland explores how essential oils directly affect the respiratory system.

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Essential oils for treating inflammation: An aromatherapist’s perspective

Aromatherapist Ellen Rowland takes a look at treatment strategies of inflammation with essential oils.

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Getting the Dose Right

Getting the dosage right is key to a successful treatment. Here we will look...

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