by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 11, 2014 | Bach Flowers, Emotional Health, Herbalism, Natural Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder
While in school studying herbal medicine I took two courses on the flower essences known as Bach Flower remedies. If you aren’t familiar with this powerful form of plant medicine check out my introductory post about Bach Flower remedies here. These amazing...
by Spiraea Herbs | Dec 9, 2014 | Herbalism, Photos, Spirituality
While out for a hike with my family this afternoon a realization hit. It wasn’t sudden, more like a wave that crested about two kilometers in. I’ve lost my way. I’m no longer connected to my herb teachers. The sounds of my plant allies has become...
by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 20, 2014 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism, Natural Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder
For people who live in the northern hemisphere the winter blues is a very real, and in some cases, a very scary phenomenon. Most people have heard of the condition Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that is directly related to the change...
by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 18, 2014 | DIY Herbal, DIY Projects, Green Living, Herbalism, Homesteading, Wild Food Recipes
The holiday season is a great way to introduce herbs to your family and friends. Here is my top 5 picks for herbal holidays gifts. 1. Herbal Holiday Decorations Simple, cost effective and oh so pretty. These can be made with anything from calendula or lavender...
by Spiraea Herbs | Nov 11, 2014 | Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Materia Medica, Natural Health
One of the best parts of about being a herbalist is being able to help my family when they are in need. Ear aches and infections are extremely common in families with children. As I child I remember getting the “banana medicine” (antibiotics) often due to...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 16, 2014 | Herbalism, Materia Medica
“This is the celebrated plant in which the common people of every land have faith” – James Neil Family: Asteraceae Latin names: Taraxacum officinale Common names: Common dandelion root Parts Used: Root of a 2-3 year old plant...
