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From The Herbal Journal
Discover the magic of herbs through educational articles, DIY recipes, and natural wellness inspiration. Whether you’re new to herbalism or a seasoned plant lover, there’s always something to learn and love here.
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Herbs to Smoke Instead of Cigarettes or Cannabis: 20+ Natural Alternatives for Relaxation & Focus
More people are rediscovering the art of herbal smoking — not to chase a high, but to connect with nature and the body’s natural rhythms. Herbal blends are gentle, aromatic, and non-addictive, offering calm, focus, or euphoria without the nicotine, tar, or chemicals found in commercial cigarettes.

Nikki
Nov 13, 20255 min read


Herbal Alternatives to CBD: Natural Solutions for Pain, Inflammation & Calm
CBD has become a wellness buzzword for natural relief—but research shows its effects can vary widely. Many CBD products are inconsistently labeled or poorly absorbed, leaving consumers searching for something more reliable.
Nature, however, provides hundreds of herbs that can match or even surpass CBD’s benefits. These herbs work through diverse pathways—reducing inflammation, balancing hormones, calming the nervous system, and nourishing the body on a cellular level.

Nikki
Oct 23, 20255 min read


Calming the Storm: Herbs for Autoimmune Support
An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system—the body’s defense against viruses, bacteria, and other invaders—mistakenly targets healthy tissues. Instead of protecting you, it causes chronic inflammation, pain, and tissue damage.

Nikki
Aug 23, 20254 min read


Embracing Neurodivergence: Herbal, Dietary & Lifestyle Support for ADHD, Autism & More
Modern medicine offers various supportive tools such as therapy and medication, but herbalism, food, and lifestyle practices can offer powerful allies to support the nervous system, enhance cognitive function, and promote balance.

Nikki
Aug 15, 20254 min read


Balancing Blood Sugar Naturally: Herbs, Recipes & Lifestyle Support for Diabetes
Insulin resistance doesn’t just affect blood sugar — it’s tied to metabolic syndrome, which increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, fatty liver disease, and even certain cancers.

Nikki
Aug 12, 20255 min read


Herbal Support for Digestion: Gas, Bloating, SIBO, IBS, Acid Reflux, Diarrhea & Leaky Gut
Your gut health is a reflection of your whole-body health. Stress, poor diet, certain medications, environmental toxins, and even infections can disrupt the delicate balance of your gut microbiome. Over time, this imbalance can make you more prone to digestive issues such as gas, bloating, leaky gut, SIBO, acid reflux, nausea, or IBS.

Nikki
Jul 31, 20256 min read


PCOS & Women’s Hormones: Natural Support for Hormone Balance
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. At its core, PCOS is a hormone and metabolic imbalance — your ovaries produce an excess of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone.

Nikki
Jul 29, 20254 min read


Adaptogen Herbs: Nature’s Solution for Stress, Energy & Inner Balance
Adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms are known for their ability to help the body adapt to physical, emotional, and environmental stress. They don’t push you in one direction or another—they restore homeostasis, or balance. Whether you need to calm your nerves, spark your energy, or boost immunity, adaptogens help support your natural rhythm.

Nikki
Jul 29, 20255 min read


How to Make Your Own Herbs De Provence
Today, herbs de Provence is widely used in French cuisine and is also popular in other countries around the world. It is widely available in supermarkets and specialty stores, and can also be easily made at home by combining the desired herbs.

Nikki
Dec 29, 20222 min read


Breathe Easy Naturally: 10 Powerful Herbs & Recipes to Clear, Soothe, and Strengthen the Lungs
Your lungs are more than just organs of breath — they are gateways of life, vitality, and emotion. Each inhale brings in oxygen and energy; each exhale releases what your body no longer needs. But when the lungs are burdened — whether by environmental toxins, seasonal allergies, infections, or emotional heaviness — the entire body feels it.

Nikki
Dec 28, 20225 min read


How to Make an Herbal Syrup
Love your tea? Did you know you can make it into a syrup? You can! If you don't have a tea, you can use any herbs you feel that would be...

Nikki
Sep 30, 20203 min read
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