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Welcome to the Growing Up Herbal Journal where you'll find information on herbal education, recipes, tutorials, natural living tips and tricks, and behind the scenes glimpses of how I live life naturally.

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Yes… clove essential oil is known to be one of the best oils for teeth, and today I’m gonna tell you why, what it does, and how to use it. Clove oil is from the clove plant (Syzgium Aromaticum), and its primary component is known as eugenol. It’s been traditionally used as a pain reliever for […]

The Best Essential Oil for Teeth | GrowingUpHerbal.com | This is one of the best EOs for mouths. From pain relief to decreasing bacteria, find out more here!

Many of us don’t think twice about parasites, especially here in the United States, but parasites are still quite a big issue here whether we realize it or not. It’s gross but true! In fact, […]

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This past week, I headed outside to do some foraging for winter herbs, specifically for conifer needles and wild rose hips, to use in three winter-infused recipes. My plan is to use these winter preparations to support my body and spirit over the dark, cold days ahead. You see, slowly but surely, I’m learning to […]

I’m a firm believer in holistic wellness. Taking a holistic approach to addressing an illness or condition consists of addressing not only the physical parts of a person but the mental and spiritual parts as […]

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Spring is the season for dreaming. For taking the work you did back in fall — the work of finding your values and identifying lessons learned over the past year — and distilling it down […]

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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is by far my favorite plant. Every part of it can be used in herbalism, but in this article, I’m focusing on using the root of dandelion only.  Below I’ll share 10 dandelion root wellness benefits as well as explain how to harvest the root and use it to make a simple […]

Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!

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