Aug 20, 2025
What do you think of when you hear “topical herbs”? Chances are, you think about putting herbs on your skin, perhaps in the form of creams, salves, or poultices.
But this is only one type of topical application.
In herbal medicine, topical use is much broader than applying medicine to the skin (though this is also...
Aug 13, 2025
Marshmallow’s Latin name is Althea, and its family name is Malvaceae. While Althea derives from the Greek altho and means to cure, Malvaceae is from the Greek word malake, which means soft. With these two simple words, you know almost everything about Marshmallow’s key signature and how its softening and moistening...
Aug 6, 2025
Today, I am excited to share with you my interview with Kathleen Maier. She’s a fantastic herbalist who's been at it for quite some time, and I was honored to be able to speak with her.
Here’s what you can look forward to in this interview: