I teach people to work with plants for real health; my book “Think Like an Herbalist” is out now.
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Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum spp.) is a plant native to the Americas that most people just plant as an ornamental in their garden is by far one of my favorite medicinal herbs. Its unique, bone-shaped roots strengthen bones, marrow, and especially…
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Black Cohosh does so much more than “stop hot flashes”
Black cohosh is a gorgeous perennial plant native to North America. You’ll find it under two different Botanical names, depending on the age of the text you look in: Cimicifuga racemosa and Actaea racemosa. I can’t recall which one is…
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My Must-Have Herbal Reference Books (as a Practicing Herbalist)
Sure, you can agree that nothing compares to hands-on, fingernails-dirty, in-the-trenches learning when it comes to herbalism. But every knowledgeable herbalist also has a handful of reliable reference books on their shelf. This list is made up of the books…
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My Most-Used Foraging Gear as a Professional Forager
If you’re hoping for some secret, fancy foraging gear… this might disappoint you. Because the truth is, what I use most often is pretty simple, everyday stuff. No magic knife, no special bag—just practical tools that get the job done.…
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The ONE wild plant I can’t live without: Plantain
Any time I hear someone ask me, “What’s the one herb you would want to have with you if you were lost on a deserted island?” my answer is almost always going to be Plantain. And no, that’s not a…
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Dry Cough vs Wet Cough: An Herbal Approach
We’ve all dealt with it — a nagging cough from allergies, a virus that caught up with you, or a chronic condition like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. But not all coughs are the same. A wet cough requires a different…
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You Can’t Heal a Fragmented Mind in a Disconnected Body
Herbalism has taught me a lot about working with plants, mushrooms, and the physical human body. Your body is something I can see with my own two eyes (and technically could also experience with my other senses as well), but…
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Managing Migraines Naturally: A Holistic and Herbal Approach
Migraines are no joke–I know, I’ve had a few. But if you have chronic migraines, there’s something deeper at play inside your body. In the world of naturopathic medicine, we view a migraine not as a standalone disease, but as…
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Mucus Overload? You Need Ground Ivy
I’ll admit it—I didn’t even know what ground ivy was until about 7 years ago. I heard a podcast episode about it and immediately went in search of this diminutive plant because I heard that it was “better than Mucinex”…
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Foraging in Connecticut: Learn the Land Through Your Senses
Connecticut is home to a wide variety of wild edible plants and medicinal herbs year-round. In spring, look for stinging nettle, greenbriar shoots, and serviceberries. Summer brings elderflower, chanterelle mushrooms, and St. John’s Wort. Fall is ideal for rose hips,…
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