I teach people to work with plants for real health; my book “Think Like an Herbalist” is out now.
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Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is widely known as the stuff that makes your cat go crazy, but it has a long history as a gentle, versatile remedy for humans. And it’s easy to grow! Plant Snapshot Helpful Videos: Catnip vs Catmint…
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Why You Probably Need Burdock Root in Your Life
If you have ever walked through the edges of your backyard or weeded a particularly tough spot of earth in your garden, you have likely crossed paths with burdock (Arctium lappa). You might even know it best by its stubborn,…
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Herbs Were the Beginning, Not the Destination
Warning: Mention of trauma may be triggering for readers I want to tell you the story of how I built a successful business… and why I eventually realized it was only the beginning. What I didn’t realize at the time…
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Sweet Relief: The Soothing Magic of Gentle Violet
When spring rolls around and tiny purple blossoms blanket shady lawns, most people see a common weed. But to herbalists, Violet (Viola odorata or Viola canina) is one of the most comforting, cooling, and restorative wild allies available right in…
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Which Herbal Preparation Should You Use? A Simple Guide
If you’re already a seasoned herbalist, you can keep scrolling by, but if you’re new to herbal medicine, you might want to linger on this post for a few minutes. You hear me talking about tinctures, teas, salves, and more,…
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Solomon’s Seal: The King of Herbs for Connective Tissue Problems
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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