When I say “5 books,” I am bending the truth a little. One of my picks is actually a 5-volume set, so you are really getting 9 incredible herbal references in this guide.

These are not coffee table books you flip through for pretty pictures. They are the books that pushed me from hobbyist into thinking like a clinical herbalist. They made me slow down, stretch my skills, and completely shift how I approach complex client cases. Whether you are drawn to Ayurveda, fascinated by plant chemistry, o...

What’s in My Morning Anti-Inflammatory Latte? It’s Not Just Matcha...

Some days we wake up already tired. Not just from lack of sleep, but from the constant doing, holding, and caring—for everyone else. You need energy, yes, but more than that, you need nourishment.

And that’s exactly where herbs and intentional self-care practices come in.

This warm, grounding matcha turmeric latte is one of my favorite ways to bring in plant-based, anti-inflammatory support first thing in the morning. It ...

How to Start Your Own Medicinal Herb Garden—A Real-World Guide for Healers

If you’ve been searching for a hands-on, empowering approach to wellness, you’re not alone. So many of us are drawn to medicinal herb gardening for beginners because we want more than what’s on the store shelves—we want the power, tradition, and peace of mind that comes from our own land, windowsill, or balcony. (Yes, the journey to your first medicinal herb garden truly starts that close to home.)

This post is your i...

The 6 Best Herbal Books for Beginners: Generational Wisdom, Modern Confidence

There’s something about herbal learning that calls to those of us who are the go-to for family wellness—the ones who carry home remedies, inherited teas, and that “try this” energy. If you’re searching for the best herbal books for beginners because you’re ready to bring that wisdom into your hands, you’re not alone. The journey often starts in kitchens and living rooms, guided by both memory and a hunger for ...

At 2 a.m., chamomile steam fogged my glasses while my toddler finally drifted to sleep. In that quiet moment I asked myself, “What would it take to truly guide other aspiring herbalists, not just quick fixes?” If you’ve ever felt that same tug toward herbal remedies or wondered about the herbalism career path, keep reading—then hit play on the video, because the details you’ll need to move forward live there.

1. Why Anatomy & Physiology Outrank Any Herbal Recipe

Most new practitioners jump...

If you're a Black woman exploring herbalism, you're probably not new to herbs. But maybe you’re wondering:
"What do I actually need to study to really help myself, my family, or my community heal, deeply and sustainably?"

You’re not alone. Many Black women feel called to this work because we carry generations of wisdom alongside generations of trauma. We often become the healers in our families, whether we intended to or not.

In this post, I’ll give you the starting points to build your skill...

If your anxiety isn’t responding to the usual advice meditation, exercise, journaling it’s not because you’re doing it wrong.

It’s because your body may be asking for something deeper.

For Black women especially, anxiety often shows up in ways that aren’t always understood by mainstream medicine: tightness in the chest, knots in the gut, spiraling thoughts that wake you at 3 a.m. You’re not weak. You’re not broken. Your nervous system is trying to protect you.

And that’s exactly why herbal ...

If you’ve been doing all the things—protective styles, oils, vitamins—and your hair still isn’t growing the way you want, you're not alone.

Slow hair growth, thinning edges, breakage, and even postpartum shedding or alopecia are more common than you think. But here’s what most people won’t tell you: The root of the problem isn’t just your hair. It’s your health.

In my latest video on YouTube, I break down the real, science-backed reasons your hair may not be thriving—and how to use herbs for h...

For years, I struggled with breakouts—across my face, back, chest, and shoulders. I tried the creams. The washes. The prescriptions. But nothing seemed to offer real, lasting relief.

Sound familiar?

If you’re like many of the people I work with, you’ve been told acne is just a cosmetic issue—something to scrub away, dry out, or hide. But here’s the truth: acne is a message from your body. And when you start listening, healing becomes possible.

Watch the Full Video: Herbs for Acne: Heal from t...

Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. The Mindful Rebel Leadership Podcast is designed to bring attention to everyday leaders in our community and focus on where they are currently in their leadership journey. The audio podcast will inspire and empower other ambitious individuals by sharing the advice of those who are demonstrating success in life and in their respective areas of impact.

Created and hosted by Shawn Moore, the podcast highlights where mindfulness and l...