The new issue of My Herbs is just around the corner! And what can you look forward to in this beautiful new publication? This upcoming issue is filled with natural inspiration, beautiful seasonal ideas, herbal wisdom, DIY recipes, and simple ways to bring more calm and balance into your everyday…
Herbs
Mint Benefits, Uses, and a DIY Cooling Facial Mist Recipe
Mint is known for its refreshing aroma and wide range of uses, which is exactly why it is one of the most loved herbs in the world. It is valued not only as a medicinal plant, but also as a popular ingredient in the kitchen. Its clean, cooling scent has…
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Saffron Benefits: The Golden Herb for Mood, Vitality & Well-Being
Long before capsules, extracts, and clinical trials, saffron traveled along ancient trade routes as a luxury reserved for kings, healers, and temples. Derived from the delicate flower of Crocus sativus, each crimson thread must be harvested by hand, often at dawn, when the blossoms are still closed and most fragrant….
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Why Monks Grew This Herb in Every Medieval Garden
In medieval Europe, monasteries were not only centers of prayer and learning, they were also important centers of medicine. Much of the medical knowledge used in Europe during the Middle Ages came from earlier Greek and Roman sources that had been preserved and translated in the Islamic world and later…
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Chamomile Calm & Sleep Tea Blend
Chamomile originally comes from the eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia, but thanks to its hardiness — and human cultivation — it has spread throughout most of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Today, it grows abundantly in many regions, thriving in fields, along roadsides, in meadows, and even on vacant lots….
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My Herbs – Spring Issue 35
Chamomile Revealed & The Season of Renewal Spring is here — and with it comes light, balance, and a fresh start. In this new issue of My Herbs, we explore how herbs can gently support body and mind during the seasonal transition. As nature awakens, so can we — with…
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Dandelion Benefits: How to Use Dandelion Leaves for Spring Detox and Wellness
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), holds a special place not only in traditional herbal medicine but also in nature itself. After all, spring wouldn’t be the same without dandelions! Each year we look forward to the bright yellow blooms spreading across lawns and meadows, lighting them up like little suns and announcing…
Recipes
Traditional Czech “Wasp Nests” – No-Bake Christmas Sweets
Vosí hnízda — literally “wasps’ nests” — are a beloved Czech Christmas classic. Traditionally filled with rum-flavored cream, these no-bake cookies get a modern twist here with a touch of fresh rosemary. The herb’s gentle, earthy flavor pairs beautifully with the cocoa dough and sweet filling, creating a festive treat…
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Strange Remedies of the Past: Would You Try Them Or Would They Scare You Off?
In the past, health problems were treated in ways that would probably make us uneasy today. We’re used to a certain standard of care now. But our ancestors had no clinic or pharmacy to visit for advice and help, so they had to make do with whatever was at hand….
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Recipe: Lavender–Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Did you know that lavender can be used in baking too? These cookies are simply delicious with it! Try them out and see for yourself. Lavender–Lemon Shortbread CookiesIngredients: Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat butter, whipping cream, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour, lavender, lemon zest, and…