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How Long Does Tea Stay Fresh? An Herbalist Explains Original
Image by MARTÍ SANS / Stocksy March 26, 2026 vHave you ever dug through your pantry only to discover a tea blend you'd bought a year ago (or more) and forgotten all about? Or maybe you've brewed a cup of tea, gotten distracted, then wandered upon the cup hours later, wondering if you could still drink it? Whether your tea is untouched in the box or left in a mug a bit longer than intended, this article is for anyone who's ever asked, "How long is tea good for?" When does tea expire?
The 2 Ingredients To Add To Your Lattes To Make Them Anti-Inflammatory
Image by Darren Muir / Stocksy February 10, 2026 Looking to upgrade your golden latte with even more inflammation-fighting power as we head into cold and flu season? This ginger turmeric latte helps minimize inflammation in the body, plus it tastes delicious and only takes a few minutes to make. Inflammation is part of the body's innate healing response to injury or infection. At the microscopic level, it's a sign of damage to your cells and DNA.
This Underrated Fruit Is Packed With Vitamin C (And A+ For Immune Health)
October 21, 2025 Roses are one of the most popular flowers in the world, but their fruit—called the "hip"—is rarely seen by comparison. This is unfortunate, because rose hips are bursting with beneficial vitamin C. Let's broaden the knowledge and use of this underrated fruit, starting with some stats on why it's a fabulous food-derived source of vitamin C. Why rose hips are a fabulous source of whole-food vitamin C Rose hips are one of the highest plant sources of vitamin C.
The Skin-Soothing Bath An Herbalist Draws For An Instant Refresh
Image by Leah Flores / Stocksy August 09, 2025 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Toxins, unfortunately, have become an everyday part of modern life. And while it's certainly worth our efforts to minimize exposure via our food, air, and water, it remains inevitable that we will encounter them.
This Underrated Fruit Is Packed With Vitamin C (And A+ For Immune Health)
July 18, 2025 Roses are one of the most popular flowers in the world, but their fruit—called the "hip"—is rarely seen by comparison. This is unfortunate, because rose hips are bursting with beneficial vitamin C. Let's broaden the knowledge and use of this underrated fruit, starting with some stats on why it's a fabulous food-derived source of vitamin C. Why rose hips are a fabulous source of whole-food vitamin C Rose hips are one of the highest plant sources of vitamin C.
I'm An Herbalist & This Is The Best Type Of Tea For Digestive Support
Image by Marc Tran / Stocksy June 18, 2025 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. When your stomach feels a bit off, a warm cup of tea can be just the thing for some relief—especially if it contains herbs and spices with a long history of use in supporting digestion.
This Underrated Fruit Is Packed With Vitamin C (And A+ For Immune Health)
March 17, 2025 Roses are one of the most popular flowers in the world, but their fruit—called the "hip"—is rarely seen by comparison. This is unfortunate, because rose hips are bursting with beneficial vitamin C, and they ripen at the perfect time of year to bolster your immune system1 as we head into autumn. Let's broaden the knowledge and use of this underrated fruit, starting with some stats on why it's a fabulous food-derived source of vitamin C.
The Skin-Soothing Bath An Herbalist Draws For An Instant Refresh
Image by Leah Flores / Stocksy January 25, 2025 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Toxins, unfortunately, have become an everyday part of modern life. And while it's certainly worth our efforts to minimize exposure via our food, air, and water, it remains inevitable that we will encounter them.
An Herbalist's Favorite Hacks For Drying Your Own Herbs
Image by Melanie DeFazio / Stocksy January 21, 2025 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. If you've ever attempted to dry your own herbs, the process may have gone something like this: Feel like a botanical goddess as you spend the day gathering, drying, and storing your herbs.
Benefits of Herbal Teas – Mother Earth News
In this episode of the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast, herbalist Kami McBride shares her expertise on the wonderful world of herbal teas. By Kami McBride and Podcast Team |Updated on January 16, 2025 Tagged with: chamomile, dandelion, fight the common cold, herbal tea, sleep tea
This Underrated Fruit Is Packed With Vitamin C (And A+ For Immune Health)
November 13, 2024 Roses are one of the most popular flowers in the world, but their fruit—called the "hip"—is rarely seen by comparison. This is unfortunate, because rose hips are bursting with beneficial vitamin C, and they ripen at the perfect time of year to bolster your immune system1 as we head into autumn. Let's broaden the knowledge and use of this underrated fruit, starting with some stats on why it's a fabulous food-derived source of vitamin C.
This Rose Chai Recipe Will Bust Nerves & Soothe Stress With Every Sip
October 26, 2024 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. As much as we might love the festivities and enchantment of a new year, it's wise to have a relaxing ritual or two at the ready for those moments when it all becomes a little much. Luckily, we have plants on our side.
I'm An Herbalist & This Is The Best Type Of Tea For Digestive Support
Image by Marc Tran / Stocksy October 20, 2024 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. When your stomach feels a bit off, a warm cup of tea can be just the thing for some relief—especially if it contains herbs and spices with a long history of use in supporting digestion.
This Hydration Hack Is Key To Maximizing Your Water Intake
Image by Gabriel Bucataru / Stocksy October 02, 2024 It can be tricky to drink enough water, especially when we're surrounded by tempting alternatives, from coffee to craft beer and nearly everything in between. However, as we know, the body truly does function at its best when it's well hydrated. I've been practicing and teaching herbalism for more than 25 years, and I've learned that making "herbal waters" is one of the simplest ways to inspire yourself to drink more H2O. each day.
Water Recipes That Pack The Electrolytes Of A Sports Drink—With Way Less Sugar
Image by Asami Zenri / Stocksy September 23, 2024 From improved mood to mental clarity, we know that being hydrated helps us move through life at our best. When we're well hydrated, our bodies are better able to fight infections, keep organs functioning well, and deliver essential nutrients to cells. But regardless of how much water we drink, we might not be adequately hydrated if we don't have enough electrolytes.
The 2 Ingredients To Add To Your Lattes To Make Them Anti-Inflammatory
Image by Darren Muir / Stocksy September 22, 2024 Looking to upgrade your golden latte with even more inflammation-fighting power as we head into cold and flu season? This ginger turmeric latte helps minimize inflammation in the body, plus it tastes delicious and only takes a few minutes to make. Inflammation is part of the body's innate healing response to injury or infection. At the microscopic level, it's a sign of damage to your cells and DNA.
Drink This Tea Whenever You Want Smoother Digestion & Stronger Immunity
Image by Dejan Beokovic / Stocksy September 18, 2024 There's nothing quite as comforting as a steaming cup of tea, especially when the sniffles and sneezes come knocking. In times of seasonal discomfort or at the first hint of a cold, look no further than ginger tea to provide warmth, relief, and immune support. Why you should make your own tea vs.
5 Genius Ways To Use Up Leftover Basil, Rosemary, Thyme & More
Image by Carina König / twenty20 September 12, 2024 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Basil is a super-popular kitchen herb. Maybe you've planted a patch so you can pull its aromatic leaves into your kitchen, or brought home a bundle to brighten a meal.
This Cooling & Anti-Inflammatory Cocktail Is Here To Save Your Weekend
Image by Svetlana-Cherruty / iStock September 06, 2024 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Summer calls for garden parties and buzzy gatherings, and it's nice to have a refreshing, healthy, and simple cocktail recipe on hand for the festivities.
The Anti-Inflammatory Spice You Always Need To Buy Fresh, From An Herbalist
Image by Jeff Wasserman / Stocksy September 05, 2024 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Not many people know this, but you can significantly boost the nutmeg flavor in your seasonal drinks and dishes with one simple switch. Rather than buying powdered nutmeg, buy the seed whole and grate it at the last possible moment.
The Easiest Way To Tell If Your Tea Is Expired, From An Herbalist
Image by MARTÍ SANS / Stocksy August 22, 2024 Have you ever dug through your pantry only to discover a tea blend you'd bought a year ago (or more) and forgotten all about? Or maybe you've brewed a cup of tea, gotten distracted, then wandered upon the cup hours later, wondering if you could still drink it? Whether your tea is untouched in the box or left in a mug a bit longer than intended, this article is for anyone who's ever asked, "How long is tea good for?" When does tea expire?
Drink This Tea Whenever You Want Smoother Digestion & Stronger Immunity
Image by Martí Sans / Stocksy January 25, 2024 There's nothing quite as comforting as a steaming cup of tea, especially when the sniffles and sneezes come knocking. In times of seasonal discomfort or at the first hint of a cold, look no further than ginger tea to provide warmth, relief, and immune support. Why you should make your own tea vs. buying bagged While the convenience of grabbing a bag of ginger tea off the supermarket shelf is appealing, there's more to the story than meets the eye.
The 2 Ingredients To Add To Your Lattes To Make Them Anti-Inflammatory Original
Image by Darren Muir / Stocksy November 13, 2023 Looking to upgrade your golden latte with even more inflammation-fighting power as we head into cold and flu season? This ginger turmeric latte helps minimize inflammation in the body, plus it tastes delicious and only takes a few minutes to make. Inflammation is part of the body’s innate healing response to injury or infection. At the microscopic level, it’s a sign of damage to your cells and DNA.
The Easiest Way To Tell If Your Tea Is Expired, From An Herbalist
When does tea expire? If it's dried: Whether herbal, black, or green, all tea is made from dried plants that will gradually lose potency over time. If you’re careful with storage and keep your tea sealed tightly and out of the light, it can last up to two years. However, if your herbs are exposed to air, humidity, light, or heat, they’ll begin to break down more quickly.
The Skin-Soothing Bath An Herbalist Draws When She Needs A Detox
When thinking about a spring refresh, most folks immediately turn to diet, but I tend to gravitate towards baths made with soothing, cleansing herbs. I love this Gentle Detox Bath Tea for inviting the body to release toxins while soothing the skin. If you don’t have time for a full-body soak, cut the ingredient amounts in half and use as an herbal foot soak.
An Herbalist's Favorite Hacks For Drying Your Own Herbs
Feel like a botanical goddess as you spend the day gathering, drying, and storing your herbs. Return to the jar a month later to find mold, or perfectly crispy but flavorless herbs. Wonder if you’ll be doing that again! Drying herbs is simple in theory, but doing it successfully is an art. If you dream of buying seasonal herbs at the farmers market—or learning to grow or forage your own—and drying them for nutrient-rich flavor year-round, read on.
Sage Herb Benefits
Sage herb benefits for skin are abundant; take advantage of them by crafting sage body-care products, from a sage soak to homemade antiperspirant. Common garden sage, a kitchen herb typically used to season meat and sauces, has many time-tested uses beyond the stovetop. Most people think of sage for adding flavor to stuffing or for pairing with oregano for spaghetti sauce.
Water Recipes That Pack The Electrolytes Of A Sports Drink — With Way Less Sugar
Why herbal waters are a healthy way to get electrolytes Unlike sports drinks, herbal waters provide the electrolytes you need without sugary additives or preservatives. Some examples of electrolytes include sodium, calcium, potassium, chloride, phosphate, and magnesium. Herbs naturally contain small amounts of many of these minerals, so when we add herbs to water, we create a DIY electrolyte drink that’s healthier than most versions you’ll find in the store.
I'm An Herbalist & This Is The Best Type Of Tea For Digestive Support
Easy Digestion Tea Recipe Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon cardamom pods 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 cups water Advertisement This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features. Method: Bruise the cumin, coriander, and fennel with a mortar and pestle. Put spices and water in a pot with the lid on. Bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Let steep for 1 hour for best results. Strain spices from tea. Re-heat and enjoy.
Sipping This 3-Ingredient Tea Is A Time-Tested Way To Support Digestion
22 hours ago We’ve all experienced those Proustian moments when a waft of scent brings back the experience of a latent childhood moment in vivid detail, or summons the recollection of an ex-lover who still makes you twitch. Smell is the human sense most intrinsically and immediately connected to memory and …
This Rose Chai Recipe Will Bust Nerves And Soothe Stress With Every Sip Original
Ashwagandha Rose Evening Chai recipe This recipe was inspired by the Chai Honey recipe in my book, The Herbal Kitchen. If you’re inclined to share it with friends and family, this chai is delicious enough to double as a dessert at gatherings. I triple or quadruple this recipe to serve a crowd, but you could easily make more for a larger group.
The Anti-Inflammatory Spice You Always Need To Buy Fresh, From An Herbalist Original
Here's why this upgrade works. If your first reaction is that this sounds painstaking and labor-intensive, stick with me for a minute. Since we use nutmeg in such small amounts, grating takes only seconds. You might even save time since you won't be digging through every jar in the spice cupboard until you finally find the nutmeg at the very back (because you haven't used it since last winter). And any extra work is worth it for the health and flavor benefits.
This Underrated Fruit Is Packed With Vitamin C (And A+ For Immune Health)
Why rose hips are a fabulous source of whole-food vitamin C. Rose hips are one of the highest plant sources of vitamin C. Rose hips from the “dog rose” species (Rosa canina) were made into a syrup to prevent scurvy during World War II, and appeared in medical and scholarly texts in Tibet, Persia, and Mediterranean cultures for centuries before that.
A Genius Way To Use Christmas Tree Needles In Your Self-Care Routine
Before You Toss Your Tree, Here's How To Use The Needles In An Herbal Steam Before You Toss Your Tree, Here's How To Use The Needles In An Herbal Steam Before You Toss Your Tree, Here's How To Use The Needles In An Herbal Steam Before You Toss Your Tree, Here's How To Use The Needles In An Herbal Steam Before You Toss Your Tree, Here's How To Use The Needles In An Herbal Steam Before You Toss Your Tree, Here's How To Use The Needles In An Herbal Steam Before You Toss Your Tree, Here's How To...
5 Genius Ways To Use Up Leftover Basil, Rosemary, Thyme & More
5 Genius Ways To Use Up Leftover Basil, Rosemary, Thyme & More 5 Genius Ways To Use Up Leftover Basil, Rosemary, Thyme & More 5 Genius Ways To Use Up Leftover Basil, Rosemary, Thyme & More 5 Genius Ways To Use Up Leftover Basil, Rosemary, Thyme & More 5 Genius Ways To Use Up Leftover Basil, Rosemary, Thyme & More 5 Genius Ways To Use Up Leftover Basil, Rosemary, Thyme & More 5 Genius Ways To Use Up Leftover Basil, Rosemary, Thyme & More 5 Genius Ways To Use Up Leftover Basil, Rosemary, Thyme...
ON HERBS Archives - New York Spirit
You are here: Home / Archives for WELLNESS / ON HERBS Preserving fresh green herbs in vinegar is an easy way to capture their nourishing goodness, in the spring the leaves of plants are packed full of vital nutrients and especially high in minerals. Apple cider vinegar has been used as a health-giving agent for centuries and is an exceptionally good … [Read more...] about Herbal Spring Vinegars My mornings start with a cup of holy basil tea.
For the past 25 years, not a day has gone by when I haven't used herbal oils in some way. Whether made into a lip balm for chapped lips or added to warm bath w
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Handcrafted Healing Herbal Oils
Handcrafted healing herbal oils are the easiest place to start building or increasing the effectiveness of your natural first aid or home remedy tool kit so you can have something on hand (-before you need it, key point-). I like to think of it as the least amount of effort for maximum return home remedy.
How to Make Infused Lavender Oil - Living Awareness
Herbal infused oils are the most used natural remedy in my household. Lavender infused oil has many uses and benefits for the skin, stress, and more. When I first started studying herbal medicine many long years ago, making herbal oils was the first thing that I fell in love with. I had always loved oils and lotions, but when I learned about what was in all the standard body oils, I was really shocked.
Rose Berry Blast Herbal Smoothie
Kids love making smoothies and the great thing about smoothies is that you can add all kinds of delicious nutritious ingredients to a basic fruit smoothie. Empower your children with the blender and inspire them to make their own smoothie drinks. Have fun experimenting with what you have on hand. It is such a great alternative to replace all of the high fructose corn syrup popsicles, ice pops, snow cones and the endless onslaught of insulting snacks marketed to children.
Herbal Sprinkles for Everyday Wellness
Herbal Sprinkles are one of the most simple and satisfying ways to incorporate more herbs into your cookery. The key to using herbal sprinkles is to take them out of the cupboard and keep them next to where you cook and eat. I have several herbal sprinkle combinations on a Lazy Susan right next to my stove and blender and on the kitchen table.
Medicine Cabinet or What?
I am wondering if you can help me out! I am trying to come up with what to call the medicine cabinet! Here are some of the things I’ve come up with: Home Wellness Tool Kit Wellness Cabinet Prevention Cupboard Herb Cabinet I kind of like Wellness Cabinet, but it doesn’t quite roll off the tongue like “Medicine Cabinet’ does…. I mean what will you actually say? I am trying to come up with something that people will really use and say….
Ashwagandha Rose Evening Chai
I have a great chai honey recipe on page 143 in The Herbal Kitchen. However, for those of you that have been with me for a while, you know I have a hard time following recipes, even my own!, I started messing with the Chai Honey recipe in The Herbal Kitchen almost as soon as the book went into print! I have a new blend that I am really enjoying right now that I want to share with you! Ashwagandha Rose Evening Chai, just one big YUM! There is really no end to the variations of a chai blend.
Support Your Local Herb Shop!
I love local herb shops! They are sometimes the most interesting store in the town! Full of local remedies, consciously wildcrafted herbs and handcrafted natural medicines. It’s where you’ll find nature all packaged up in the most healing and beautiful ways imaginable. Support your local herb shop! You are sustaining local herbalists, healers, small farms and families. The message is loud and clear about the value of eating local. It supports local economy, families and small businesses.
5 Tips to help with Spring Allergies
I see so many people suffering with their spring allergies. There are definitely steps you can take to knock them back so you can suffer less and enjoy the beauty of spring. Here are some of the tips that have help my clients and students over the past 25 years of helping family’s build their confidence in using natural remedies Drinking enough water is a foundational aspect of any allergy elimination program. It is important to drink ½ your weight in water.
5 Ways to Use Sage
Are you a parent, feeling frustrated, like you should know how to take better care of everyone during cold season? You know the story, first it’s a runny, nose, then it’s an ear infection, or a stomach ache….. Do you wish you knew how to stop a cold or even prevent it in the first place using non-drug solutions? Or it could be that you are already working with natural remedies and wish you just had a few more tricks up your sleeve to keep colds from blasting through every one in your house.
How to Eat a Pomegranate!
There are many large pomegranate trees in the old part of Vacavile, the town I grew up in. Some of them are over 50 years old….. We would raid the trees, come home with lots of fruit but my mom quickly sent us outside to eat our messy red plunder. Our clothes would be stripped off before coming back into the house. If this fruit were ripe in summer it would be better to just eat it naked…… Forget an apple a day, eat a pomegranate a day.
More Heart Attacks?
You know I am all about focusing on solutions and how we can continue to work with nature to heal ourselves and take care of each other. Every once in a while though, I have to dredge up the dismal news. It helps us remember why we work to create a nourishing kitchen culture and use herbs and spices to shore up our family’s health. So even though it’s dismal, I think you want to know what the FDA is now saying. This is information that EVERYONE needs to know about, please check it out and share it.
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