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A place where herbs, thought patterns, nervous system healing, and mindset meet.

Herbs for the Nervous System: Rooted Wisdom for Everyday Healing Nov 12, 2025

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy

When your nervous system is out of balance, everything feels harder—thinking clearly, resting deeply, even trusti...

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What Adaptogens Really Do (And How to Know If You Need Them) Nov 04, 2025

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy

If your stress response feels out of sync, like your body is reacting to emails the same way it would to a bear att...

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Why Your Herbs Aren’t Working: Going Beyond DIY Herbalism Oct 28, 2025

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy

You’ve tried the teas. You’ve bought the tinctures. Maybe you even made that overnight nettle infusion like the b...

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Cold vs Hot Infusions: The Herbalist’s Guide to Getting It Right Sep 26, 2025

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy

 Ever wonder why your infusions don’t quite hit the way they should? The secret isn’t just in the herbs, it’s in ...

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Why Herbalists Must Charge More: Going Beyond a Living Wage Sep 11, 2025

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy

There’s a quiet, persistent message so many of us carry: that healing should come from the heart... and the heart...

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Percolation Tincture Method: Faster, Stronger Herbalism for Every Herbalist Sep 02, 2025

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy

If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting weeks for your tinctures to be ready, you’re not alone. Most herbalists start o...

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Fire Cider Recipe for Immune Support: The Herbal Vinegar I Never Skip Aug 26, 2025

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy

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

Yep. Be...

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Why Your Acne Isn’t Just a Skin Issue (And How Herbs Can Help) Jun 17, 2025

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?

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Herbal Certification...Yay or Nay? | Become A Herbalist Certified in United States Apr 19, 2022

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy


Published April 19, 2022

Become A Herbalist Certified in United States

Do you need to be certified in order to be...

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Free Herbal Medicine Masterclass Jul 20, 2021

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy


Published July 20, 2021

I remember all too well the days of being in chronic pain, taking hella pills that ma...

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Why Proper Plant Identification is Critical Aug 31, 2020

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy


Published August 31, 2020

Poke is NOT Elderberry.

Yes, their berries both have deep, rich color, but the plants ...

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Cancer Season Self-Care An Astro-Herbal Virtual Workshop Replay Jun 29, 2020

Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust, clinical herbalist and founder of Iwilla RemedyWritten by Selima Iwilla Harleston Lust
Clinical Herbalist & Co-Founder, Iwilla Remedy


Published June 29, 2020

Cancer with all the feels, how do you know what energy is yours and what is another’s? A...

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