So you are looking to study herbalism or perhaps you already have a certificate in herbal medicine. Now what? Herbologist job opportunities look optimistic!
What Is an Herbologist? A herbologist or herbalist learners the way of utilizing the plant essences to treat diseases and health problems.
December's herbologist reward is the auricula! From the primrose family, the auricula is one of the earliest flowers from western history that became a collectors plant, and hundreds of hybrids have...
Ever wonder what was in your foremother's first aid kit? We imagine her with a full array of roots and berries, herbs and oils tucked into her trusty animal-skin pouch.
This sneak peek into the new My Herbal Study Tips Mini Course dives into the topic of herbal study tools for different learning styles.
Herbal sleep aids can, for many people, be a good choice for treating insomnia and sleep difficulties naturally. In more recent years, studies have shown that some medicinal herbs and certain combinations of natural herbs can act as natural sleep aids and offer similar or the same calming effects as prescription drugs and sometimes eliminate the need for taking synthetic medication altogether. Synthetic medications for insomnia are very useful but can come with somewhat bothersome side effects like addiction and influence the natural sleep rhythms in a negative manner if taken over a long period. Therefore it is good to
Nothing beats natural healing. The cure for every dis-ease and illness is already in nature. Just reprogram your… by kristyna888
So you are looking to study herbalism or perhaps you already have a certificate in herbal medicine. Now what? Herbologist job opportunities look optimistic!
This year began pretty intensely with major planetary conjunctions and aspects. To those that don't follow astrology, it has been quite notable due to what's happening on a collective level. The grand conjunction of Saturn and Pluto at the end of December 2019 and through 2020 is igniting significant change for all of
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is one of our most abundant herbs here in the Northern Hemisphere. A prolific weedy plant, it grows nearly everywhere, from urban wastelands to pristine wilderness to cultivated gardens. Because of this ubiquitousness, it’s often one of the first and friendliest herbs to be identified by fledgling botanists and herbalists. Mullein’s uses
Bad breath (Halitosis) is usually caused by bacteria that grow in the mouth and that can cause diseases like gingivitis and cavities. So aside from being a cosmetic problem, halitosis can be a symptom of other, more serious diseases of the teeth and gums. Many herbs frequently used in the kitchen and for the preparation of various beverages like herbal teas and alcoholic drinks contain volatile oils that are anti-bacterial and therefore can be useful for the natural treatment of halitosis. Indeed, many commercially available types of mouthwash and toothpaste contain extracts from the same herbs. It is consequently quite
Botanical Name: Veronicastrum virginicum. The common name 'Culver's root' comes from Dr. Culver, an eighteenth-century physician who promoted the use of this plant as medicine at that time. Other Common Names: Black root, Culver’s physic, Brinton's root, Bowman's Root, Beaumont's root, tall speedwell, tall veronica, whorlywort, kransveronika (Swedish), Virginischer Ehrenpreis (German), culver (Spanish), skessudepla (Icelandic). Habitat: The plant is native to eastern North America, ranging from Ontario to Manitoba, and south to Massachusetts, Alabama, and Texas. The plant prefers moist to wet habitats and occurs in marshes, along river edges, prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. Description: Culver's root is a
Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens. Other Common Names Anethumdillaaniseshubiteneldo (Spanish)shih lo (Chinese)dild (Danish)aneth (French). Habitat Dill is probably endemic to the southwestern parts of Asia, where the plant has been known since ancient times. Plant Description Dill is a plant belonging to the celery family (Apiaceae) that can grow up to 40–60 cm in height. It has slender stems and alternate and finely divided, softly delicate leaves around 10–20 cm long. Leaf divisions are 1–2 mm broad, slightly broader than the similar leaves of fennel, which are a thread like, but harder in texture. The flowers are white to yellow. The
Herbal antibiotics help fight infections, such as UTIs, and speed wound healing. Many also fight viruses, like colds and flu. They are gaining interest as treatments for antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Botanical Name: Buxus sempervirens. Other Common Names: Box, boxtree, buksbom (Danish), buis (French), Buchsbaum (German), boj (Spanish). Habitat: Boxwood is native to southern and western Europe (particularly the Mediterranean countries), West Asia and North Africa, but the plant is now cultivated worldwide. Description: Boxwood is an evergreen (the species name 'sempervirens' means 'always green') shrub or small tree that belongs to the family Buxacece. It usually grows to 12 or 15 feet when it is left undisturbed. The plant has a dense root system, which forms a mesh of thin, yellow roots. The trunk has yellowish-brown and wrinkled bark. The
Looking for a botanical planner? Check out this printable botanical herb planner to help you stay organized and keep track of your herbal journey.
Interested in getting an herbal education? Here's a sneak peek at the Herbal Academy's Intermediate herbal course! Today we're looking at the immune system.
Botanical Name: Alpinia officinarum. The medical applications of galangal are in many ways the same as its close relative ginger. It is a bitter herb that is used to promote digestion and stimulate appetite and production of digestive fluids. The herb is therefore used to treat anorexia, indigestion (dyspepsia), colic and stomach ache. It is also used traditionally for hiccups, nausea, vomiting, chronic gastritis, and ulcers in the digestive tract. The herb has analgesic (relieving pain) and antipyretic (reducing fever) properties, and it may also help reduce bacterial and fungal infections. The Herb Galangal (Alpinia officinarum) The rootstock of galangal has shown an inhibitory effect in
Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus. Nasturtium should not be confused with watercress, whose Latin name is Nasturtium officinale. It was in the 1600s that the herb was first introduced from Peru to Europe, but it was used as a medicinal plant for a long time in South America. It is one of the more powerful antibacterial plants available. It is most effective when it is used fresh and is usually made into a compress for external use or into an infusion for internal infections. Despite its value as a medicinal plant and positive results in clinical trials, the freshness factor may
Take a tour of the many and varied herbs, flowers, teas and oils in my home apothecary.
June’s herbologist reward, the daffodil and its folklore. At the time, winter was creeping in so it was so nice to choose a bright, spring associated flower 💐 instagram / twitter / patreon
