What's New On The Herbalists Path Blog

In-depth, seasonal, and herb-specific articles for seasoned and budding herbalists. 

Nourishing Nettles: Medicinal Zing, Worth the Sting! allergies blood pressure foraging harvesting herbalism herbs histamine hormone inflammation nettles nourishing recipe skin conditions spring stinging nettle sustainable tea women
 

You guys, it's Springtime! I don't know about you, but this makes me so excited beyond belief that I can't even express the amounts of joy. I feel like I get to go out for my walks and not only is the beautiful sun shining down on me, but I'm seeing all of my favorite plant friends...

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Making Pain Relieving, Antimicrobial, First Aid Plant Medicine With Cottonwood Buds antimicrobial cottonwood cottonwood bud oil first aid healing honey recipe respiratory herbs tincture

Are you one of those people that absolutely hate Cottonwood trees in the springtime because you get all sniffly and watery eyes and stuffy? Well, I got some news for you. Cottonwood is actually amazing medicine. I am going teach you how you can find them and use them to ease inflammation for body...

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New Year, New You, New Gut! beet black pepper cabbage carrot digestion fennel garlic ginger gut health herbs recipe sauerkraut turmeric

Did you know that the key to that new you, lies in the health of your gut? While we’re not huge fans of New Year's Resolutions, as they seem so temporary and often fail, we are HUGE fans of a lifestyle change. After all, that’s pretty much the only way a long lasting positive impact...

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Why Is Your Gut Health So Important? anxiety depression digestion focus golden milk gut health immune health inflammation memory recipe skin conditions weight loss

The health of your gut is the underlying foundation to the health of your entire body.  Did you know that the tiny bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms that make up your body’s microbiome, outnumber your body’s cells 10-1!?  That means you’re made up of...

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Make Your Own Herbal Cough Lozenges cough cough drop diy lozenges recipe sore throat

Be prepared to combat cold season with this plant-powered recipe

There's a lot of people rolling around our neck of the woods suffering from dry hacking coughs.  I figured it would be great to share a recipe to make your own cough lozenges.  It's so empowering to be able to create your...

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How To Make Elderberry Popsicles cold elderberry health immunity kids popsicles recipe

Sure, Elderberry Syrup is super yummy, but what about Elderberry Syrup Popsicles?! This is a summertime favorite around our house and a really great way to pack in some nutrition and immune-boosting elderberries. You're going to love them!

My daughter loves these popsicles so much, she wants...

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