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Herbal tinctures are powerful plant preparations. They are highly concentrated liquids and are one of the most quick-acting and popular ways to administer herbs. There are many different ways to make tinctures. One of those ways is to make what’s called a “lunar tincture.” Lunar tinctures are simple and fun to prepare, plus, they can […]

Lunar Tinctures 101 | Growing Up Herbal | There are many different ways to make tinctures, and one of those ways is to make what’s called a lunar tincture. Learn today how to make your own!
Two Personal Inhaler Essential Oil Blends To Help You Through Stressful Times | Growing Up Herbal | We all have to manage stress in our lives. Thankfully there are things like essential oils and herbs to help us do it. Get the recipe for two essential oil blends to use in your personal inhaler to help you deal with stress when you need to.

I think it’s safe to assume that everyone, at some point, feels the weight of stress in his or her life. Whether it’s kids, school, work, or some other demand, stress is an expected part of life. Stress is rarely something that can be avoided, and thankfully, it isn’t always a bad thing. Stress can […]

Have you ever considered going to herbal school, but you weren’t quite sure if it was right for you? I’ve been there.  There are different schools with various teachers, viewpoints, and teaching methods. There are different paths of herbal education depending on what you want to do as an herbalist. Herbal schools vary in cost, […]

The Herbal Academy's Intermediate Herbal Course: A Review | Growing Up Herbal | Ever thought about going to herbal school at the Herbal Academy? If you're curious and you'd like an inside look, check out my review of their Intermediate Herbal Course right here!
A Day In The Life: How I Make A Living As An Herbalist - Part 2 | Growing Up Herbal | Ever wondered what it's like to work as an herbalist? If so, let me share my personal journey with you, including the newest adventure in my herbal career!

When I left my job as a registered nurse to stay home with my first baby, I would never have dreamed I’d end up where I am now. In fact, I thought I’d be perfectly content to not have a career and instead to devote myself to caring for my family, but that wasn’t the […]

When I tell people that I’m a herbalist, they usually think one of two things… or maybe both. That I work with clients. That I’m broke. I used to think the exact same thing when I thought of herbalists, but thankfully, those limiting beliefs didn’t stop me from becoming one. You see, I wanted to […]

Herbal Education At The Academy: Herbs For Children | Growing Up Herbal | Interested in going to herbal school? Here's a sneak peek at the Herbal Academy's Intermediate herbal course!

Did you know that most people attribute their desire to live more naturally and healthily to having children? It’s true! This month’s Herbal Education post fits perfectly with that theme as it’s all about children and using herbs with them! Today, I’ll be sharing an overview of what’s taught in the 10th and last unit of the Online Intermediate Herbal […]

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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