Herbalism

I’m a certified Master Herbalist, and I’ve grown up foraging for, growing, and using herbs, learning much of my knowledge and skill from my family, and learning healthy respect for nature and just what herbs are capable of. I’ve also studied herbalism extensively and received my Master Herbalist certification and am a member of the Complementary Medical Association.

Now, I’m not a doctor or a medical professional, so none of the content here is meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any ailment. All information is for educational purposes only. And, if you feel unwell, you should seek professional medical advice as soon as possible. You can read the full disclaimer here.

I believe that Western medicine has its place – there are obviously things that herbs alone cannot accomplish.

But I also believe that natural remedies have their place, too. Our ancestors have used herbal concoctions to relieve all kinds of ailments for thousands of years.

Plus, of course, it’s always good to be prepared for emergencies.

Herbalism isn’t just about tinctures, salves, and decoctions, either.

While I’ll cover these topics, including how our ancestors made and used them, I’ll also show you how to make a huge variety of personal care and beauty products, from DIY deodorant to natural shampoos and skin creams.

After all, if you’re careful about what you’re putting in your body, you should also be careful about what you put on your body. Your skin is the largest organ and it’s prone to absorbing most of what you put on it. So consider whether you should be putting that chemical-laden (whatever) on or whether you can make a natural alternative.

And, incidentally, homemade personal care and beauty products are a lot cheaper than store-bought versions. So they’re better for your body and your bank balance.