Tag: traditional herbalism
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Herbalism Is More Than Herbs: Looking at the Whole Person
When many people think of herbalism, they think of a specific herb for a specific symptom. Trouble sleeping? Take valerian. Feeling stressed? Try lemon balm. Getting sick? Reach for elderberry. While herbs can be helpful, herbalism is about much more than herbs alone. At NW Apothecary, I don’t just look at symptoms. I look at… Read more
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What Is an Herbalist?
A Look Into Herbalism, Training, and Finding the Right Herbalist for You When people hear the word herbalist, they often picture jars of dried herbs, old books, or someone walking through the woods gathering plants. While herbs are certainly part of the story, herbalism is really about people. At NW Apothecary, herbalism is rooted in… Read more
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Yarrow: Wild Medicine You Can Find (and Use) Just About Anywhere
Every year around midsummer, I head out into the dry, rocky hills of North Central Idaho and start scanning for one of my favorite herbal allies—yarrow. This hardy little plant shows up just about everywhere: along gravel roads, in open fields, at the edge of the forest, even poking through your lawn if you’re lucky.… Read more
