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Herbalist Culture
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Dandelion is flowering right now and is a widely known plant to many laypeople. But, do you really know how to differentiate true dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) from...
By Maryann Readal It pays to pay attention to plant labels. Especially in the case of tarragon–especially if you are planning to use tarragon in your cooking. If...
By Maryann Readal Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis, The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for February, has been a symbol of achievement, power, and victory from...
Devil’s club is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat a wide variety of ailments. It’s claimed to help soothe inflammation, heal skin...
If you’ve spent time in the herb world, you’ve likely come across the name Steven Foster, one of the greatest luminaries of and advocates for herbs in our...
Mullein flowers have many traditional uses and modern benefits. Here’s an herbalist’s guide for using them safely and effectively. This article also includes directions...
Herbs and spices figure big in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) thanks to their natural healing properties, which make them a balm for everything from indigestion and...
The spice that we call cloves comes from the clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum. This evergreen herbal tree is in the Myrtle (Myrtaceae) family and is native to the Molucca...