Botanical Archives – Herbal Academy

Give Yourself a Spring Life Reset With These 7 Herbal Tips!

Herbal Academy — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:25:50 +0000

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to watch your health goals come to life, too! As nature awakens with stunning flair, let your aspirations follow into a season of renewed health possibilities with a spring herbal life reset. If you’re ready to blossom into better health with an herbal life reset this spring, we invite...

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Come as You Are: Inside the 2026 Virtual Herbalism Conference

Herbal Academy — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:12:25 +0000

When we first imagined the Virtual Herbalism Conference, it wasn’t about creating something bigger or louder. It was about creating something true. Herbalism has shaped our lives not just through the plants themselves, but through the people we’ve met along the way. From the teachers who opened our eyes to the plant kingdom to the...

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9 Ways to Support Mental Health with Herbs on Blue Monday and Beyond

Herbal Academy — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:12:42 +0000

Have you heard of Blue Monday? It’s often mentioned at this time of year, with a lot of buzz online and maybe even in your day-to-day interactions. But what is Blue Monday, and why are people talking about it? Blue Monday is said to be “the most depressing day of the year” and typically falls...

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5 Herbs for Digestive Health When Traveling Abroad

Greta Kent-Stoll — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:23:49 +0000

Travel can be a remarkable way to expand one’s perspective and to shake off some of the heaviness of daily routines and responsibilities. Spending time in a foreign country is an unrivaled opportunity to try novel cuisines, see new scenery, and experience the language and customs of other cultures. However, along with the wonders of...

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Elevate Your Holiday Feasts With These Flavorful Herbs

Herbal Academy — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 03:00:58 +0000

‘Tis the season for holiday feasts and gatherings aplenty as we come together to share in the warmth of community and the comfort of shared meals. Herbs and spices are essential to our favorite seasonal recipes, lending not only flavor but also beneficial effects to the body, especially during times when we could certainly use...

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Discover 5 Herbs That Promote Rest

Herbal Academy — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 01:59:39 +0000

Rest with us, won’t you? As the days grow shorter and cooler, nature itself invites us to slow down. Autumn is the perfect time to turn toward calming herbal allies—herbs for rest and relaxation that help us unwind, reflect, and restore our energy before the busyness of the months ahead. This season reminds us that...

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Little Known Uses of Witch Hazel and Other Plants of the Southern Appalachians

Herbal Academy — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 01:10:32 +0000

Have you ever spotted a bottle of witch hazel on your drugstore shelf and wondered about the story behind this curiously named shrub? If you find yourself intrigued by this winter-flowering southern Appalachian native and the mystical mountains that surround it, come along with bioregional herbalist and international educator Patricia Kyritsi Howell to learn more...

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Boost Your Confidence With Herbs for Self-Doubt

Herbal Academy — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:00:28 +0000

We all have moments of self-doubt when we worry whether our abilities and our worth are “enough” (they are!). We may question our decisions and struggle to find a sense of assuredness. When occasional self-doubt becomes a prolonged experience, low self-esteem and a lack of confidence can become a block to our personal fulfillment. Chronic...

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Transform Your Day with Herbs That Motivate

Herbal Academy — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:10:08 +0000

Motivational sparks of creativity help fill our lives with play, joy, and fun! These lightbulb moments often ignite passion, enthusiasm, and excitement, but we know that it can sometimes feel difficult to carry creative ideas forward and bring them into reality. That’s why we need to add herbs that motivate into our materia medica! To...

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Discover Herbs That Grow in City Spaces and Learn Whether You Can Harvest Them

Kira Merrick — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:16:08 +0000

I love the feeling of emerging from my home for a walk around my neighborhood to find urban herbs emerging in city spaces, greeting the sun right alongside me. Chickweed (Stellaria media), plantain (Plantago spp.), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) all spring up from the earth along the sidewalks, while violets (Viola spp.) and dandelions (Taraxacum...

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