by Spiraea Herbs | Mar 7, 2019 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism
For the next three weeks my online herbal study group (found here on Facebook) is diving into the world of Oatstraw (Avena sativa). My suggestion to everyone was to consume nourishing oatstraw herbal infusions daily as a great way to get to know this amazing herbal...
by Spiraea Herbs | Oct 4, 2018 | Basics, Spirituality
Once up on a time we ran out of water… In the midst of that very “first world” problem there were teachings from Water. Things we learned, discussed and grew from. I will share them with you now. Relationship with Water How strange our...
by Spiraea Herbs | Jun 26, 2018 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism
I often joke with my husband that there are lots of things that they fail to put in the “so you want to become a parent?” brochure. One of them is what happens to your hair after you have a baby. Now for some folks they have some hair issues for a while...
by Spiraea Herbs | Mar 8, 2018 | DIY Herbal, Herbalism
Many moons ago I worked for an aromatherapy and tea shop in Victoria B.C. This wonderful little store also had a holistic and natural spa in the basement and sold the products that were used in this spa. It was while working there that I became hooked on using a...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 27, 2017 | DIY Herbal, Herbal Basics, Herbalism
This post is LONG overdue and for that I apologize; but it’s finally here! Today I am going to guide you through making your very own herbal salves. This is probably my most popular workshop and if you are local to me check out my events calendar to see when...
by Spiraea Herbs | Sep 20, 2017 | Cold and Flu, DIY Herbal, Herbal Kids, Herbalism, Recipes
School has started and so have the sniffles. Without fail Monkey got a cold/runny nose during the first week of school. While we love elderberry syrup, what is a crunchy mama to do during the school hours? I can’t very well send a jar and spoon with him...
