Herbalism Roots

🌿 A little love for the heart, straight from the herbal kitchen. ❤️

Kim is blending a heart healthy tea with herbs traditionally used to support both the heart and nervous system.

❤️ Hawthorn berry, leaf & flower are traditionally used to support cardiovascular health and healthy circulation.

🌿 Linden is known for its calming properties and has a long history of use for relaxation and cardiovascular support.

🌹 Rose brings more than a beautiful flavor and aroma. It’s rich in plant compounds and traditionally associated with soothing and uplifting the heart and spirit.

🌿 Lemon balm is a gentle calming herb traditionally used to ease tension, support relaxation, and promote a sense of wellbeing.

Together, these herbs create a beautiful blend for supporting the heart while bringing a little calm to the nervous system. 🌿✨

Vanilla essential oil is more than just a beautiful fragrance.

Join Martin as he shares the history of vanilla, why every vanilla flower must be hand pollinated, the antioxidant benefits of vanilla, and simple ways to use vanilla essential oil in your daily routine.

How do you like to use vanilla?

The learning doesn’t stop when class ends. 🌿📚

Martin and Kim are sharing two of their favorite resources for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of edible and medicinal plants: Wildcrafted Cuisine and Mountain States Foraging. Whether you’re just beginning your herbalism journey or expanding your library, great books are an incredible way to build confidence in plant identification, foraging, and connecting with the natural world.

What herbalism book has earned a permanent spot on your shelf? We’d love to hear your recommendations! 🌱

Have you ever noticed how one simple herb can do so much? 🌿

Here Kim highlights one of the most loved herbal teas, peppermint (Mentha × piperita). Known for its refreshing aroma and cooling flavor, peppermint has been enjoyed for generations. Many people reach for it to help support digestive comfort, ease occasional headaches and so much more!

Sometimes the simplest herbs are the ones we come back to again and again.

🌱 What’s your favorite way to enjoy peppermint?

Have you ever wondered what those Latin plant names are actually telling you? 🌿

Here Martín explains the meaning behind common botanical terms like officinalis (indicating a plant recognized in official pharmacopeias for medicinal use), using -ii after a name, which means the plant was named in honor of a botanist or other individual, angustifolia (“narrow-leaved”), and so much more.

These names aren’t random. They often describe a plant’s appearance, origin, traditional use, or the person it’s named after.

Learning botanical names is more than memorization. It’s a great way to better understand medicinal plants and build confidence when identifying them. Watch Martín make these fascinating terms much easier to remember!

🌿🌸 Our students just returned from their incredible Herbal Mountain Retreat! 🌼🍃

For the 12th year, we’ve taken students into the beautiful Colorado mountains for three unforgettable days of learning, connection, and hands-on herbal education.

Together, they learned how to identify plants in the wild, ethically wildcraft, and explore how these incredible plants have been traditionally used to support a variety of health concerns. 🌱✨

Beyond the plants, this retreat is about so much more. It’s about building community, deepening our connection with nature, supporting healing, and creating lifelong memories together. 💚🌿

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing January cohort for showing up with open minds, open hearts, and a willingness to learn. You made this retreat truly special.

And remember… Tardigrade every day. 😊🌸

Looking for your next herbal reference book? 📚🌿

In this reel, Martín and Kim share their thoughts on the National Geographic Guide to Medicinal Plants and why they were pleasantly surprised by how detailed and informative it is. From plant identification to traditional uses, it’s a resource they think belongs on every herbal enthusiast’s bookshelf.
Whether you’re just beginning your herbalism journey or looking to expand your library, finding reliable, well written references is an important part of continuing your education.

Do you have a favorite herbal reference book? Let us know in the comments. We’re always looking for great recommendations!

Herbs are often even more effective when thoughtfully combined.

One of Martin and Kim’s favorite herbal formulations features Damiana, Skullcap, and Kava, three herbs traditionally used to support relaxation and promote a sense of calm during times of occasional stress.

While every herbalist develops their own favorite blends, learning how to thoughtfully formulate herbs is one of the many hands on skills students develop throughout our Herbalism program.

Have you worked with any of these herbs before? Let us know in the comments!