by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 2, 2022 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Natural Health
If you are about to embark on a new healing journey, embracing the world of herbs and natural treatment modalities, I am so excited for you. I remember those first days and the eager anticipation of a different experience than I had previously. If you, like me at the...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 27, 2022 | Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Natural Health
Recently I shared a video on YouTube about using herbs to help support fever. Because this blog post is meant to be a supportive accompaniment, I would strongly suggest checking out the video below so you have some context for the list I am about to share. Please note...
by Spiraea Herbs | Aug 2, 2022 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Recipes, Wild Food Recipes
I absolutely love drinking vinegars! They are a fun and healthy way of exploring fruit and herbal combinations, while preserving some seasonal crops at the same time. We recently had a lovely trip to The Blueberry Place in Midland, Ontario. A certified organic...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jul 19, 2022 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Spirituality
I know, the concept of a smokeless smoke cleanse seems rather counterintuitive, but hear me out. There are times, places, and spaces where lighting up your favourite herbs to do a smoke cleanse is not wanted or appropriate. What if you just had a particularly...
by Spiraea Herbs | May 4, 2022 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Wild Food Recipes
It is spring nettle season here in southern Ontario and I am taking FULL advantage. If you haven’t checked out my Stinging Nettle, Wild Leek and Potato Soup recipe I highly recommend you do, as it is quite delicious. Learning what wild foods are safe, healthy,...
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...