The Herbal Academy- Guest Writer

The Herbal Academy is a trusted global leader in herbalism education having trained over 100,000 students worldwide. Founded by herbalist Marlene Adelmann, the mission of the Herbal Academy is to empower people with the art and science of herbalism through accessible, affordable herbal education that represents many points of view and honors our intrinsic connection to nature. Herbalism is for the people, and the Herbal Academy endeavors to connect its student body with the herbal knowledge to support their wellness, that of their community, and that of the plant world with which they build relationship. From Foundational Herbal Programs for beginners through advanced levels, herbalist training paths designed for career-oriented learners, and a collection of in-depth short courses and workshops, the Herbal Academy brings the student experience to life through clearly presented, self-paced comprehensive programs nestled in an inspiring botanically infused, multimedia learning platform! Paired with highly engaged online communities, Herbal Academy students have access to all of the amenities of a state-of-the-art, online classroom right from the comfort of their own home, or anywhere (follow along with our #MyHerbalStudies community hashtag)! If you’re interested in studying herbalism for your personal development or to prepare for a professional career in herbalism, the Herbal Academy has an online herbal program to fit your educational goals. Learn more and follow along with the Herbal Academy on their popular Instagram page @herbalacademy and on their website theherbalacademy.com.
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Spicy Paloma Cocktail & Mocktail with Herbs



Cocktails and mocktails provide the perfect opportunity to put our favorite botanicals to creative use. Whether mixed with fresh garden herbs, homemade tinctures, or kitchen spices, mixed drinks are a fun and tasty way to enjoy the benefits of herbs and spices—and to apply our love of herbalism.

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Gentle Floral Skin Cream Recipe

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Herbalist Shopping List for Beginners 

Getting started in herbalism can feel like embarking on a great adventure! The journey is full of excitement, discovery, and learning, but may also include a little overwhelm and uncertainty. If you are new to herbalism, you’ve likely wondered how to begin and what herbs and supplies are best to keep on hand. At the Herbal Academy, we find great joy in guiding budding herbalists and have some tips on this topic. 

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Essential Oil Blending for Botanical Perfumes

Blending botanical perfumes using essential oils is one of the beautiful ways that we can incorporate pure oils into our daily lives. There’s nothing quite like blending a favorite floral aroma with a little spice or a little citrusy zest and grounding it with a rooty, earthy scent. But there are many ways that perfume blending can go awry! Just because we love the aroma of lavender, and geranium, and vanilla doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll love the three together. To keep aromatic perfume blends balanced, there are a couple of essential oil categories we need to keep in mind. As we say in the Herbal Academy’s Natural Perfumery Course, “Although training one’s nose to distinguish subtle nuances of scent takes years, there is always value in improving one’s scent awareness. One can identify note, fragrance intensity, fragrance category, and eventually, the subtle difference within a fragrance category.”

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The Herbal Academy- Guest Writer

The Herbal Academy is a trusted global leader in herbalism education having trained over 100,000 students worldwide. Founded by herbalist Marlene Adelmann, the mission of the Herbal Academy is to empower people with the art and science of herbalism through accessible, affordable herbal education that represents many points of view and honors our intrinsic connection to nature. Herbalism is for the people, and the Herbal Academy endeavors to connect its student body with the herbal knowledge to support their wellness, that of their community, and that of the plant world with which they build relationship. From Foundational Herbal Programs for beginners through advanced levels, herbalist training paths designed for career-oriented learners, and a collection of in-depth short courses and workshops, the Herbal Academy brings the student experience to life through clearly presented, self-paced comprehensive programs nestled in an inspiring botanically infused, multimedia learning platform! Paired with highly engaged online communities, Herbal Academy students have access to all of the amenities of a state-of-the-art, online classroom right from the comfort of their own home, or anywhere (follow along with our #MyHerbalStudies community hashtag)! If you’re interested in studying herbalism for your personal development or to prepare for a professional career in herbalism, the Herbal Academy has an online herbal program to fit your educational goals. Learn more and follow along with the Herbal Academy on their popular Instagram page @herbalacademy and on their website theherbalacademy.com.
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Spicy Paloma Cocktail & Mocktail with Herbs

Herbal Academy’s Pirate Paloma puts a spicy twist on the classic Paloma cocktail. Combining warming masala chai spices with refreshing grapefruit and lime, the mixture of spice, citrus, and rum will transport you to a dreamy summer scene.
WRITTEN BY The Herbal Academy- Guest Writer

June 26, 2023

Gentle Floral Skin Cream Recipe

This gentle floral skin cream is one of our favorite recipes for providing radiant and dewy skin while being gentle enough for those with sensitive skin. Learn how to make your own luscious herbal skin cream at home!
WRITTEN BY The Herbal Academy- Guest Writer

December 5, 2022

Herbalist Shopping List for Beginners 

When you are just beginning to dive into the world of herbalism, it can be a little daunting to determine which supplies you need to procure. To help mitigate time and effort at the outset (and enable you to dive right into your studies) this supply list for beginning herbalists allows you to conveniently find and purchase necessary items online so you can easily incorporate them into the learning process.
WRITTEN BY The Herbal Academy- Guest Writer

November 2, 2022

Essential Oil Blending for Botanical Perfumes

Learn how easy and fun it is to blend essential oils for use in botanical perfumes! This is one of the ways that we can incorporate pure oils into our daily lives.
WRITTEN BY The Herbal Academy- Guest Writer

May 13, 2021