The Remedy Blog

If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting weeks for your tinctures to be ready, you’re not alone. Most herbalists start out learning maceration—the folk method that asks you to let herbs sit in alcohol for 4 ...

Ever had that moment where you feel a cold creeping in—and realize you haven’t made your fire cider yet?

Yep. Been there.

That’s why fire cider is a non-negotiable in my herbalism practice, especial...

Have you ever found yourself popping Advil for cramps, stiff joints, or aching muscles—only to feel like it’s a temporary fix? You’re not alone. Many of us are searching for herbs for pain relief th...

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 b...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 qu...

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, de...

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 w...

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 postpa...

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?