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Fire Honey as a Traditional Herbal Electuary By Andrée Noye, MA, Clinical Herbalist, Holistic Nutrition Practitioner A jar of herbal electuary, labeled and sealed, is surrounded by a rustic assortment of dried herbs and flowers, suggesting a natural and traditional remedy. 📷Herbal Academy During the holidays, we eat more. Richer food. Sweeter food. And rarely at regular hours. The joy is real. But the body can quietly feel bloated, sluggish, or a little overwhelmed. This is

By Andrée Noye, MA, Clinical Herbalist Reading Time: 4 minutes Most people think they already know how to make tea. Boil water, pour, two minutes, done. That works for a supermarket tea bag, but it does not do justice to real herbs. Hand blended loose leaf teas behave differently. They need room to move, proper heat, and enough time to let the plant open. When you give herbs that space, the flavour becomes richer and the infusion feels stronger and more nourishing. This is th

By Andrée Noye, MA, Clinical Herbalist and ayurvedic practitioner. Reading Time: 4 minutes Pouring aromatic masala chai into glass cups, garnished with star anise and cinnamon sticks, creating a warm and inviting tea experience. There is something almost ceremonial about making Masala tea. The moment the spices hit the heat, the whole kitchen changes. Cinnamon softens the edges of the day, cardamom lifts the mood, and cloves and ginger warm you from the inside out. It is simp

Co-authored by Andrée Noye, MA, Clinical Herbalist and Kaitlyn Comeau, RD, Registered Dietitian. Reading Time: 7 minutes Autumn is a...

Looking for a safe, natural way to get rid of head lice? Our Lice Be Gone Kit combines neem oil, thyme, and lavender in a soothing scalp oil, an apple cider vinegar rinse to loosen nits, and diatomaceous earth for long-lasting protection. Gentle enough for kids, tough enough for lice, and backed by herbal science — no harsh chemicals required.

By Andrée Noye, MA, Clinical Herbalist and lover of homemade marshmallow. A tender herbal sweet made with mucilaginous root and matcha...

By Andrée Noye, Clinical Herbalist. Reading Time: 2-3 minutes. A glass carafe filled with refreshing lemonade infused with slices of...

Cold Infusions By Eldrick Murphy, Garden and Greenhouse Steward. Reading Time: 2 minutes Chilled herbal iced tea infusing in a vintage...

By Andrée Noye, Clinical Herbalist. Reading Time 3-5 minutes. A well-organized apothecary shelf showcases a variety of glass jars filled...

By Andrée Noye, Clinical Herbalist. Reading Time: 3 minutes. Clusters of white yarrow flowers bloom amidst lush greenery in a sunny...

Written by Andrée Noye, adapted from Les Mauvaises Herbes. Reading Time: 2 minutes A top-down view of a person preparing an herbal...

A Floral Touch for Sweet Moments Written by Andrée Noye, adapted from Les Mauvaises Herbes A wooden spoon scoops lilac-infused sugar...

Translated and written by Andrée Noye, adapted from Les Mauvaises Herbes. Reading Time: 2 minutes A person gently drizzles golden "honey"...

A Comforting Chaga Latte for Cold Days Recipe adapted by Andrée Noye, with permission from Les Mauvaises Herbes. Learn more at...

By Andrée Noye, inspired by Beth Lipton 's 10 Delicious Ways to Eat More Gut-Healthy Sauerkraut Reading Time: 2 minutes A glass jar...

Adapted by Andrée Noye, originally created by Les Mauvaises Herbes Alt Text: A Kiima deodorant applicator repurposed as a healing balm...

Originally posted by Les Mauvaises Herbes . Translated and adapted by Andrée Noye. This serum is crafted with hemp seed oil, a wonderful...

Originally published by Les Mauvaises Herbes . Translated and adapted by Andrée Noye. A wonderful body exfoliator recipe that can be used...

Level:  Beginner Preparation Time:  5 minutes Shelf Life:  3 months Yield:  500 ml Alt Text: A ceramic bowl filled with a light, speckled...