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Marshmallow Herb – Althaea officinalis (a herbal materia medica)

by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 3, 2016 | Herbalism, Materia Medica

My marshmallow plants are in full flower and their beauty inspired me to write about their medicine. While the root of the marshmallow plant is most familiar to people. today we will discuss the medicinal properties of the aerial parts of the plant. Not everyone is...

Hyssop Oxymel for Cold, Flu and Bronchitis

by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 25, 2016 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Materia Medica

It’s hot and sunny, the birds are singing, campfires are roaring and smores are toasted. It’s so hard to think about winter and it’s accompanying ailments this time of year, but this is exactly when you need to start building your own herbal...

Pot Marigold Flowers – Calendula officinalis (a herbal materia medica)

by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 19, 2016 | Herbalism, Materia Medica

My Calendula is in full bloom in my vegetable garden and it’s vibrant sunshiney colours are just calling out for a blog post! And of course I can’t resist sharing the wonderful medicine that grows all around us in the world. While the topical healing...

Mullein Leaves/Flowers – Verbascum thapsus (a herbal materia medica)

by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 24, 2016 | Herbalism, Materia Medica

This one is for my friend Amelia over at Needles and Bows. She’s got a ton of this growing in her yard and thankfully she messaged me before she yanked it all up. Let’s talk about the wonderful medicine that mullein has to offer. If you are new to herbal...

Ground Ivy Herb – Glechoma hederacea (a herbal materia medica)

by Spiraea Herbs | May 17, 2016 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Materia Medica, Wild Harvesting

I’ve convinced my husband to forgo mowing the lawn for almost two weeks so I can harvest this beauty from our backyard. Thought I would share it’s awesome medicine with you. Click here for the blog post on herbal terms and definitions. Enjoy! Family:...

15 Herbs to Grow in Your Own Medicinal Herb Garden

by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 13, 2016 | Cold and Flu, Detoxification, Digestive Health, DIY Herbal, Emotional Health, Garden, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Homesteading, Materia Medica, Natural Health

Spring is in the air! Although, I type this as I watch a flurry of snow fall from the sky… again. But alas, I know spring is around the corner and it’s time to get planning our gardens. I know you want a medicinal herb garden. I mean, why...

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Correne Omland is a Traditional Western Herbalist, homesteader, forager and a work at home mom. She lives with her family in rural Durham Region where they grow food, plants for medicine and raise chickens.

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I am a traditional western herbalist and holistic health practitioner. As such I help people improve their wellness and overall health through the use of herbs, lifestyle adjustments, emotional support and nutritional guidance. I am not a doctor and legally cannot diagnose.

This site provides information for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a diagnosis, cure or treatment of any specific condition. Spiraea Herbal Clinic does not claim nor imply that any information provided will treat, cure or prevent any particular disease states.

Before using any herbal remedies please do your own independent research on dosages, contraindications and drug interactions. For chronic conditions or any health concerns I highly recommend you seek the help of a qualified health practitioner.