Katja Swift
Thyme remains one of my very favorite herbs for colds, the flu, and other respiratory gunk. Thyme has a very high volatile oil content –…
Read More
There’s so much to say about Ginger, so I’ll start with something unexpected: believe it or not, Ginger is one of my favorite herbs to…
Read More
Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, is a warrior’s plant. Named for Achilles, the mythological Greek hero of the Trojan War who was nearly invulnerable in battle. And…
Read More
I once had a client who said, “and don’t you go telling me I need something stupid like Chamomile! this is a serious situation!” And…
Read More
Goldenrod, Solidago spp., is a super important herb in our apothecary. It’s delicious and so helpful in so many ways!
Read More
Elder, Sambucus canadensis, nigra, is one of our favorite herbs. You may have heard that elderberry syrup can help with the flu. You may have…
Read More
Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, is an under-appreciated herb, and it’s been villianized with the tag “invasive”. That label in general is really problematic for me,…
Read More
Calendula is the herbal (and botanical) name for pot marigold: Calendula officinalis. It’s not only good at keeping pests off your tomato plants, it has…
Read More
Last year Ryn went to Coal River Valley, West Virginia as part of an Herbal Medics team doing free clinic and community education work for…
Read More
I recently told a friend that I’m getting braces and I thought she’d make some comment about how braces are for kids and I’m too…
Read MoreCheck out the whole Herbal Holidays video playlist here!
Read More
An herbal tribute to the Spring Equinox! There are more free videos for you at our YouTube channel!
Read More
Join our newsletter for more herby goodness!
Get our newsletter delivered right to your inbox. You'll be first to hear about free mini-courses, podcast episodes, and other goodies about holistic herbalism.