by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 5, 2014 | Canning & Preserving, Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Homesteading, Natural Health, Recipes
Elderberry Juice/Decoction I got a text message from my husband saying he was getting sick. We all know that feeling; the scratch in your throat, the slight cough that is getting worse with each passing hour, a headache that just won’t quit. My husband is a supply...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 25, 2011 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Materia Medica
Venturing into the world of herbal medicine can be overwhelming and daunting, especially in the references and book department. With so many books out there it’s hard to know where to start and which ones are worth the investment. So today I’m sharing with...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jan 29, 2011 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism
Incorporating spirituality into my herbalism practice is very important to me. Being a traditional herbalist is about having a relationship with the herbs that I’m using as medicine. Just as I have a particular path to walk, so do the plants I come in contact with. ...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 23, 2010 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism
Cold and flu season is upon us! Either you’ve had the nasty cold that’s going around or you know someone who has. In my case it was a little from column A and a little from column B. Both my husband and I were sick this past week. Luckily I got over it...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 6, 2010 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism
Fall is my favourite time of year. The change of colours and the crisp air makes me feel more connected to nature than any other season. Living outside of Ontario for a few years really made me appreciate the cycle of seasons that we are lucky enough to experience. ...
by Spiraea Herbs | Mar 11, 2010 | Herbal Basics, Herbalism, Materia Medica
HERBALISTS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS Enter a room full of herbal practitioners and after a few moments it may feel like they are speaking gibberish. It will seem that herbalists speak a language all their own and in many ways that’s true. Just as a doctor has a...
