There is a specific kind of thrill the first time you build your own herbal formula. You pull down the jars, measure out the herbs you’ve been reading about for weeks, watch the water go gold or green or deep red, and the whole thing feels a little like brewing a potion in the best possible way. You’re taking your health into your own hands, deciding what goes in and why, and it’s SUCH an empowering feeling. It’s also just plain fun.
The dream, the one I think almost every new herbalist secretly carries, is that you could line up every helpful herb you know and collect all of their gifts in a single cup. It's a bit of a fantasy, sure, but you have to admit it would be incredibly convenient.
One tea that calms your nerves and settles your stomach and supports your liver and lifts your mood, every benefit stacked neatly on top of the last. (why did I just list all the attributes of chamomile?! lol okay this piece is done. JUST USE CHAMOMILE)
With exactly the right combination of plants, …
