How to grow a big and healthy lovage

In the past, lovage was widely cultivated and much more popular than it is today. And yet, with its intense aroma, it makes for a great ingredient in a wide variety of dishes, and is also a powerful healing herb thanks to its…

Five herbs that alleviate gout symptoms

If you have acute inflammation caused by gout, you need to go to the doctor, who will treat it with pharmaceutical drugs. Putting ice on the inflamed area is also helpful, along with using certain herbs which for centuries have…

Herbs That Can Do Both Good and Harm to Children

Every mom wants the best for her child, and herbs can really contribute toward good health. Which ones should we have at home and which are best avoided? Using herbs on children has similarly strict rules to using medication. Herbs…

Vegans, Watch Out

You Wouldn’t Expect This! Vegans do not eat or use anything that was once part of an animal’s body, which means that not only do they avoid eating meat, eggs and drinking milk, but they don’t even wear leather products or use…

Summer Issue Out Soon

Dear fellow herbalist, My Herbs issue #24 is being printed in May 2023. You will receive it to your mailbox soon after it is printed. If you have not subscribed yet you can do so now: SUBSCRIBE Summer is a busy…

Açaí Berries: The Fruits of the Gods

Have you ever eaten a fruit that tastes like dark chocolate and raspberries? If not, then be sure to try the exotic açaí berries! As well as having an unusual but delicious flavor they’re also one of the most nutritious…