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.
Herb Profile: Chamomile

A gentle, apple-scented herb for calm, sleep, and digestion: how to brew it, grow it, and use it safely.
Herbal Basics: Five Things to Know Before You Begin

Taste, warming and cooling herbs, tonics, and safety: five things to know before you start using herbs, plus a first exercise: a taste test.