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How to Make Elderflower Champagne

Herbal Academy — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:23:14 +0000

We’ve featured a few herbal fermentation articles on the blog, but are you ready for another one? Here at the Herbal Academy, we love herbal fermentation! Not only is making your own ferments full of fun, but it’s also satisfying to the soul to harvest herbs from your surroundings (or purchase if necessary) and turn...

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Discover the Sweet Magic of Homemade Rose Hip Jam

Kira Merrick — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 02:23:57 +0000

If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for new and meaningful ways to weave the magic of herbs into your daily life. I find the kitchen to be the most accessible place for everyday herbalism. Incorporating herbs into daily food routines—be it grinding spices into your morning coffee or adding vitex berries to a...

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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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DIY Thyme Honey Recipe for Coughs, Colds, and Sore Throats

Herbal Academy — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:40:26 +0000

Looking for a simple, natural way to care for coughs and colds? Thyme honey is a traditional preparation that brings together thyme, garlic, onion, and raw honey into a blend that supports respiratory health, soothes sore throats, and helps ease congestion. As the cooler months set in, having this powerful herbal preparation ready in your...

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Butterfly Pea Flower Latte with Lavender Rose Cold Foam

Herbal Academy — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:26:55 +0000

Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) flower is well known for the dreamy blue hues it gives when blended into foods or drinks. These flowers, in particular, are known for their vibrant blue coloration, which is attributed to the high concentration of anthocyanins. But this herb is more than just a pretty face. It’s an herb that...

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Herb and Flower Homemade Pasta Recipe

Herbal Academy — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:24:28 +0000

While we’re edging slowly but surely away from the summer season, you may not be ready to say goodbye to flowers just yet. You likely still have some herbs and edible flowers blooming, and if you’re looking to give your culinary herbs and edible flowers one last hoorah before the summer’s end, you will want...

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How to Make Pickled Carrots with Lavender

Herbal Academy — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 01:52:47 +0000

The book excerpt below is taken from Preserving the Seasons by Holly Capelle. Preserving the Seasons is a straightforward and beautifully photographed guide to boiling water canning; drying, dehydrating, freeze-drying; freezing, infusing, and quick pickling. These are the easiest and most effective methods for preserving produce, herbs, and edible flowers. The recipe below for Pickled...

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How to Make Lemon Balm and Mint Cool Down Pops

Herbal Academy — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:50:54 +0000

Cool, colorful, and full of plant-powered flavor— frozen treats like the pops below are a playful way to enjoy herbs and fruits on hot summer days. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) and mint (Mentha spp.) are the perfect herbs to offer some refreshment as the temperatures soar. The following recipe for Lemon Balm and Mint Cool-Down...

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Experience Nature’s Gentle Touch With DIY Calendula Lotion

Herbal Academy — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:36:54 +0000

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a cheerful, bright yellow- and orange-flowered herb that reigns supreme at soothing and supporting the skin and mucous membranes, among other things. When applied topically, it helps with minor scratches, severe wounds, and even bacterial imbalances. This plant ally is a powerful flower to incorporate into topical herbal formulas, such as...

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Cooling Body Spray with Rose and Peppermint Essential Oil

Greta Kent-Stoll — Sat, 24 May 2025 21:33:26 +0000

Summer is here, and with it all the joys and woes of a warmer climate. Whether summer means road trips, picnics, or time spent by the pool, lake, or ocean, having ways to refresh your skin and cool down from the heat will help make those hot, lazy summer afternoons even more enjoyable. This cooling...

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