If you’re just starting down the path of herbalism and herbal wellness, you’ll quickly learn that herbalism has its own language. And a key part of that language is being able to communicate how herbs work. Herbal actions are categories […]
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Meet Holy Basil (Tulsi) | 13 Science-Supported Health Benefits & More
With nicknames like “Queen of the Herbs,” “Incomparable One,” and “Mother Medicine of Nature,” holy basil (tulsi) is an herb for all reasons and seasons. It’s one of India’s most revered plants spanning cultural, social, religious, and medicinal roles. Modern […]
15 Must-Have Herbalism Books for Easy Recipes & Effective Remedies (Beginner-Friendly)
Are you interested in taking charge of your health and well-being in a way that’s DIY, easy, and accessible? That’s why you’re here, right? If so, you also likely want to feel empowered and confident in using medicinal herbs. Perhaps […]
All About Kava | 12 Science-Backed Health Benefits of This Popular Psychoactive Tea
Stressed and anxious? How about this intoxicating pepper?! Kava kava (or kava for short) is a tropical plant steeped centuries deep in the social, cultural, and medicinal traditions of the South Pacific. Well-known for its ability to ease anxiety and […]
All About Hibiscus Flower | 14 Science-Backed Health Benefits & More
For thousands of years, hibiscus, also commonly called roselle, has long been loved as both a food and medicine in many parts of the world. And today, summertime just wouldn’t be the same without some bright, ruby-red, tart, and tangy […]
All About Coffee | 15 Science-Backed Health Benefits & More
After water, coffee is one of the most universally consumed beverages in the entire world. It’s such a significant part of our everyday that it’s easy to forget that coffee, too, is a medicinal plant. However, as wonderfully beneficial as […]