by Spiraea Herbs | Mar 2, 2022 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Materia Medica
Have you dabbled in herbal medicine only to be disappointed with the outcomes? Perhaps you had high hopes of being able to swap out your medication for your favourite botanical or finally be able to move through a roadblock that you could never quite get past. It can...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jan 9, 2022 | Herbalism, Natural Health
Five years ago if someone had said the term ‘cancel culture’ to me I would little to no understanding of it. Did it even exist back then or was it birthed as a result of the times we are currently navigating? With mainstream media and figures of authority...
by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 22, 2021 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism
Nothing says winter like hot cups of tea while cozying up by the fire. Affectionately called teacher’s tea (my local friends will be familiar with this blend), this has quickly become my favourite combinations. When I first created this concoction I was thinking...
by Spiraea Herbs | Apr 30, 2021 | Herbalism, Homesteading, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes, Wild Harvesting
If there was a way to capture the spirit and nutrition of spring in a bowl, I have found it tonight. We just finished dinner and the meal was so delicious, comforting and divine that I just had to get it posted. If you have been following me for a while, you know I...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 28, 2019 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Materia Medica
With the winter months fast approaching, I like to have a variety of herbal remedies on hand for my family. While I absolutely love herbs like elderberries and echinacea for their immune stimulating properties, sometimes you need some powerful anti-microbials on hand...