By Marilyn Zink
Making your own blends of herbs and spices is one of the joys of using herbs.
Not only does it cut down on the cost of purchasing prepared blends, you will also get a fresher blend, as it’s difficult to know exactly how long herbs have been in a container in the store.
One of […]
By Elizabeth Herman
Summer finally seems to have arrived and that means more time outside. Let’s take a look at some of the medicinal herbs growing all around us and consider how we might put them to use on the inevitable bumps and bruises that go along with time spent outdoors. Many would call these herbs […]
Ask The Herbalist
Dear James:
Can I still gather Dandelion leaves (they are “organic” ) for tea? Everything I read, talks about Springtime concerning Dandelions ? Are the Larger ones any less useful ? Jodi
Dear Jodi:
Thank you so much for your email about Dandelion Leaves. You have brought up a great issue that needs to be […]
By Jocelyne M.T. Spencer, MH,
Practicing Herb Specialist
Welcome to the marvelous world of Herbalism — the knowledge and study of herbs! Unknowingly, herbs form part of our everyday life. Herbs are found in the mustard that coats your hot-dog bun, in the many spices on your kitchen shelf, in most of your salad’s vegetables, and in […]