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Two Herbalist Day Gifts in Celebration of Our Herbal Elders

Herbal Academy — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:45:26 +0000

Join us in celebrating Herbalist Day, where we give intentional thanks to those who bring herbalism to our lives, helping us stay rooted in wisdom and connected in community. This year, we’re excited to share two gifts that center the stories of herbalists who have guided us on our journeys: a special video interview with...

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Pink Dandelion-Rose Chai Latte Recipe

Herbal Academy — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:43:35 +0000

This excerpt is from Maria Noël Groves’ new book, Herbal Gut Health: Natural Therapies to Promote Healthy Digestion, Boost Your Microbiome, and Support Gut Repair (Storey Publishing, 2026), and is reprinted with permission from the publisher. This blend combines bitters (dandelion and/or chicory and burdock roots), the uplifting and heart-gladdening aroma of rose, prebiotic starches...

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Harriet Tubman’s Less-Known Herbalist Legacy

Herbal Academy — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:05:32 +0000

Harriet Tubman is well known as an advocate for freeing enslaved people in America after she made her own escape from slavery in 1849. But how many of you knew that Harriet Tubman was also a skilled herbalist, forager, cook, and keeper of plant wisdom? Today, on March 10, Harriet Tubman Day and the day...

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Herbal Cosmetic Ingredients: Coconut Oil

Herbal Academy — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:04:55 +0000

In this exclusive video presentation and written excerpt from her book Modern Cosmetics – Ingredients of Natural Origin: A Scientific View, Dr. Nina Kočevar Glavač offers an inside look at plant butters and oils, revealing the science behind botanical skincare. An author, botanical researcher, and Associate Professor at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, Dr....

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Herbal Academy Student Feature: Ashley Ruiz (@herbal.ash)

Herbal Academy — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:00:19 +0000

Ashley Ruiz (@herbal.ash) is the owner of Provherbs where she makes herbal products for stress management, hormone support, energy, mental clarity, and more. Ashley is a student of the Clinical Herbalist Path Package. HA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how you started your path into herbalism. Ashley: I actually didn’t grow...

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The Benefits of Using the Hemlock Tree in Your Herbal Practice

Herbal Academy — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:54:31 +0000

If you’ve ever wondered if the benefits of the herbs growing at our feet in our gardens and wilds also translate into the trees around us, you may find yourself deeply diving into Dr. JJ Pursell’s new book, Medicine from the Trees: Herbal Remedies from the Forest for Whole-Body Health and Wellness. In the book,...

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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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3 Herbal Nonprofit Organizations to Support

Herbal Academy — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:21:19 +0000

Healthy ecosystems are built on reciprocity. The herbs we cultivate in our gardens are beautiful examples of the principle of giving. They offer themselves freely and willingly to help those in need, from humans to pollinators to soil microbes, with collaboration built into their ecosystem. It is with these herbs and plants in mind that...

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Menopause With Ease: Natural Herbal Breast Support During the Menopause Transition

Herbal Academy — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:22:30 +0000

The transformative time surrounding menopause marks a crossroads, bringing reflection and inner shifts, and also accompanying myriad challenges for both mental and physical health. In the Holistic Support for the Menopause Transition Intensive in The Herbarium, our team of seasoned herbalists explores physiological, mental, and emotional supports for the challenges of the menopause transition. There...

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Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support

Holly Brandenberger — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:13:01 +0000

The following excerpt, Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support, is excerpted from Aroma Alchemy by Holly Brandenberger, published by Watkins Publishing. Copyright © 2025. Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support and Relief Aromatherapy is a personal journey, and discovering the right oils for your wellbeing requires experimentation. The process of finding what works best can be both...

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