How to Make an Herbal Infusion and a Decoction
Steep leaves and flowers, simmer roots and bark: the two basic ways to make herbal tea at home.
Herbal medicine from the garden
Learn herbs one plant at a time: how they taste, how they work, how to grow them, and how to make simple teas and remedies at home.
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One herb at a time: taste, uses, how to prepare it, and safety.
Herbal Basics
Tastes, warming and cooling herbs, tonics, and safe use.
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Teas, infusions, syrups, tinctures, and salves.
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Grow medicinal herbs and harvest them at their best.
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1. Learn the basics
Start with taste and with warming and cooling herbs. They explain why each herb is used the way it is.
2. Meet one herb at a time
Get to know a single herb well: drink it, grow it, and notice how it suits you.
3. Make your first remedy
A well-made cup of tea is real herbal medicine. Start there, then try syrups and salves.
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A note on safety: everything here is for learning and everyday wellness, not medical advice. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using herbs, especially if you’re pregnant or nursing, take medication, or are managing a health condition.
Where we learn: The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, for herb profiles, energetics, and in-depth courses.
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