The Herbal Academy 2019

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The Herbal Academy has done it again!

You may have heard about the school’s registration freeze which has been in effect since early January. Well, exciting news! They lifted the freeze with the announcement of their completely revised Introductory Herbal Course, Intermediate Herbal Course, and Herbalist Path Packages!

The new programs aren’t open just yet, but early bird registration is now available with some very special deals.

I must say, these programs look amazing!

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If you have any interest in living life more fully, naturally, and sufficiently by creating all natural homemade products and recipes, or using herbs for your continued wellbeing you must have heard about the Herbal Academy by now! They are global leaders in herbal education, educating over 40,000 students to date with their Herbal Programs, Fundamental Courses, and journals and now, ahem, textbooks – yup, you heard that right, read on!

The Herbal Academy was one of the very first schools to offer robust, innovative herbalism programs online and to a global classroom. Their herbal courses are curated by an impressive staff of professional clinical and folk herbalists as well as medical professionals offering well-rounded curriculum representing all walks of life. It’s a beautiful thing!

This community-centered spirit of teaching is the reason why I love them so much! When you study at the Herbal Academy, you won’t just learn from one teacher. You’ll learn from the very best in the field.

So when the Herbal Academy shares that they have released revised and expanded versions of their most popular herbal programs, it is truly something to get excited about!

Both the Introductory and Intermediate Herbal Courses have been expanded, and now offered as second editions! Here are the many new features of the courses:

● New lessons and expanded lessons
● Brand new compiled Recipe and Monograph Books for each program
● Dedicated and beautifully presented Materia Medica charts for each body system throughout the courses
● Hundreds of Expanded Herbal Monographs
● Fresh downloadable booklets highlighted in each course
● Dozens of new videos added throughout course units
● All new media and learning charts
● New experiential exercises
● The revised courses include the very latest research, presented in a clear, easy-to- digest way!
● You’ll also notice dozens of new educators in the courses, including herbalist-adored Guido Masé!
● Longer installment plan options offering more manageable monthly payments!

If these amazing new features didn’t pique your interest, listen to this: these programs are now offered as gorgeous textbooks in print packages! I now understand why they needed to halt the flood of registers for a short time – wow!

These print packages are a true work of art, a reflection of the Herbal Academy’s reputation for being global leaders in the herbal arts and sciences. They have paid very close attention to detail and aesthetics for these textbooks, helping us to see and feel the beauty.

Register during their pre-registration period for $25 off enrollment PLUS a $70 goodie bag with a print package upgrade!

– $25 off registration – prices as marked. Plus, with any printed course order, you will
receive a bonus $70 Herbal Academy goodie bag – including our 25 set Recipe Cards,
Herbal Academy Crest Decal, 4 Botanical Bookmark Set, 72 Apothecary labels, and a
reusable Academy muslin storage bag! ($2.92 without bag)

The Herbal Academy is one of the key players in creating a bridge from once-forgotten and sometimes misunderstood ancient herbal practices to the burgeoning community of people who are now seeking complementary and holistic ways to support wellness.

They have reached over 40,000 students with their herbal education and they continue to expand and grow and they do it in grand fashion I must admit!

There is no better time than today! Reclaim these traditions and strengthen your own wellness with the power of herbs. The Herbal Academy has your back, and, well, every other part of your anatomy!

Stop by the Herbal Academy’s website to view their beautiful spread of fresh programs offered now in both printed textbooks, and online! Affiliate Link

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Orange Peel

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Nobody ever talks about this stuff. It’s pretty common knowledge that eating oranges is great for you because of Vitamin C. But there’s so much more. Orange peels are a useful herb and so easy to obtain. I have seen dried orange peel sold, but you can just as easily save the peel after eating an orange. It’ll dry in no time on a plate, or a basket if you have a large amount. Once dried, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Orange peels are a great additive in any carminative tea. They’re mildly bitter and can strengthen digestive function. It’s particularly useful for gas, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, and decreased appetite. There are many other uses for orange peel, including cleansing and culinary uses.

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Orange, being citrus, has quite a few other uses as well. People looking for safer cleaning solutions will infuse orange (or other citrus–I prefer lemon) peels in vinegar for an easy all-purpose cleaner. Candied orange peels can be made into a tasty treat (you can even dip candied orange peel into chocolate). Using the same methods as in making a tincture, you can easily put orange peels in vodka to infuse for 4 weeks. Strain and you have orange vodka.

Another fun thing to do with dried orange peel is burn it. Orange oil is pretty flammable and burning this in the fireplace makes excellent kindling. And as always, oranges are just enjoyable as is. Who doesn’t enjoy a juicy orange? Follow our blog to stay updated. We’re also on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram. Come check us out. Affiliate Disclosure

Cardamom Seed

Staying on our most recent topic of digestion, we’re going to look at cardamom seed today. Cardamom seed is a native to southern India and part of the ginger family. Cardamom can be useful for gas, bloating, nausea, lack of appetite, colic, diarrhea, headaches from indigestion, and digestive upset caused by nervousness.

Cardamom can reduce mucus buildup caused by heavy foods. Its carminative properties aid in gas. It’s also alkaline. These properties basically aid in the digestion of heavy and acidic foods. Cardamom contains the phytochemical cineole, which can assist with bad breath, gum disease, sore throats, and respiratory issues.

The cineole phytochemical is antiseptic and can help with mouth ulcers.

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Cardamom has a warming and stimulating effect when consumed. Use it when you’re feeling tired. I love it during the winter time, where any form of warmth is welcome. If that’s not enough reason to use it in the wintertime, think about its defense properties against phlegm. This is a huge issue for most during the wintertime.

Cardamom can be used to increase blood circulation to the lungs. This can help prevent convulsions and spasms.

Cardamom has a tonic effect on the kidneys and urinary tract. It can be used to strengthen a weak bladder and help with kids who still wet the bed. It is used in some blends to aid in urinary tract infections.

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Bee Balm

Bee balm has several uses in one’s health and wellbeing. Bee balm is especially helpful for digestive and respiratory issues. I am not growing bee balm and do not have any near me, but it does grow wild throughout the US.

Bee balm, very much like hyssop, is especially useful for stomach viruses. It is a carminative used for gas, bloating, rumbling in the tummy issues, diarrhea, nausea, and general upset stomach. This makes bee balm a powerful ally for stomach issues that are especially caused by a virus.

Bee balm is a nervine that is also helpful for tension headaches, but is also known to help with cold and flu respiratory symptoms. Fever? Bee balm can also help with breaking it.

Do you grow or use bee balm in your herbal medicine cabinet? How do you incorporate bee balm in your life?

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Angelica Root

Angelica root is a warm carminative herb. It’s extremely useful for gas, appetite, intestinal spasms, diarrhea, gastric ulcers, and indigestion. Angelica root is also antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and an emmenagogue. The smell and taste of angelica is very similar to carrots and is used often in digestive tonics. It should be avoided during pregnancy because of its high volatile oil count and its emmenagogue properties.

Angelica can also be used as a nervine. Angelica can have a significant anti-anxiety effect.

If you’re having stomach issues and are also sick, angelica root can help as it’s also an expectorant and decongestant. Angelica is a great lung tonic, so while releasing mucous, it also strengthens lung tissue. Look to angelica to aid with coughs, bronchitis, and flu.

As an emmenagogue, angelica can help with cramping caused by a menstrual cycle. It can also be used to induce a cycle, especially for irregularity.

Add angelica to blends for colds and flu, fevers, and monthly cycles.

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