herbs
Herbal Uses for Chamomile
When I was a teenager, I was plagued by insomnia and migraines. I was in so much pain that I couldn't communicate effectively. My grades...
Gentle, Nourishing Tea Blend (Pregnancy-Safe)
Despite my naive expectations for what I thought my pregnancy experience would be like - excited, healthy smoothies, drinking tea, eating nutritious food - I...
Herbal Relief for Bartholin Cysts
It is easy to get upset when something is wrong with our most tender, personal bits. Imagine the panic when you wake up and discover...
Foraging for Rose Hips in Winter
Roses are the gift that keeps on giving! In spring, the scent of their flowers permeates the breeze, and I forage petals for food and...
Event: Asheville Herb Swap [Oct. 9, 2016]
Herbalists of Asheville are invited to a free herb swap! Harvest season is waning and winter is coming our way, It is time to take...
The Magic of Mimosa: Cordial and Tincture Recipes
My love and I went a-foraging in the wild forest of invasive plants that covers the empty lot next door. This lot would be almost impassable...
Yoni Steaming: An act of self love
Perhaps you’ve heard of using steam for health and beauty. There are many ways to use steam therapy, from saunas to herbal steams for the face and sinuses....
How to make Ginger Tea
There are a few teas that I make as often as I make Ginger Tea. From the moment I put the cup to my lips...
How to make Mint Infused Sugar
So, you've made a mint extract. You've made mint tea and stored enough dried mint to last you through a few winters. Maybe you've made...
Herbs to Prevent and Treat Urinary Tract Infections
Ouch. Uh-oh. I know that small, pinching burning pain. I've felt that before. If you've ever had to live with urinary tract infections, that small...
Three Recipes: Blackberry Bitters, Blackberry Cordial & Blackberry Simple Syrup
Summer days in these mountains mean many wonderful things - fireflies blinking in the dusk, sweet little songbirds chirping, frogs croaking, and one of my...
Ask a Pixie: Seasonal Allergies and Remedies
Howdy, folks! I’ve been getting lots of reader questions and comments sent to my inbox, and so I’m beginning a new feature called “Ask A...
How do I learn about herbs?
So you want to be an herbalist or to learn about herbs and plant wisdom. Good for you! How do you get started to learn...
Recipe Box: Herbal Cough Syrup (Infusion)
It has been a doozy of a winter. It isn't just colder than usual, but it is also very wet and wildly fluctuating temperatures. This...
Let’s Talk About: Catnip Herbal Remedies
Oh, sweet Catnip! My yard has a very happy spot in it during the warm months - right next to a sun-warmed rock wall lives a...