👉 Make sure to read through the whole page—I’ve sprinkled in plenty of simple, one- and two-step ways to start using herbs in your daily life. Plus, you’ll find free cheat sheets, checklists, and other helpful freebies along the way to make getting started even easier!
Step 1: Start with What You Have
- The best place to begin is in your kitchen! Common herbs like garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and peppermint are powerful remedies.
- Try making a simple herbal tea or using kitchen spices for digestion and wellness.
💡 Quick Action: Brew a cup of ginger tea for digestion or cinnamon tea for warmth and circulation.
Step 2: Learn a Few Key Herbs
- You don’t need to memorize hundreds of herbs—just start with a handful that you’ll actually use.
- Great starter herbs: Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Thyme, and Nettle. Click the links and learn more about each of these herbs.
- Keep a cheat sheet handy as you learn! I’ve created 2 versions for your to use free. Click this link to learn how to use the cheat sheet. It’s super simple.
- PDF version. If you are a more pen and paper kind of person, here’s a link to a pdf version that you can download and print as many times as you like.
- Canva Template. If you prefer to keep notes digitally click the link to an editable Canva Template you can use. Create your herbal information and save it to your computer or print it later for a handy notebook.
📌 Pro Tip: Check out my free Herbal Tea Remedies Guide to learn five simple ways to use herbs every day. You can find it here.
Step 3: Keep It Simple
- Herbal remedies can be as easy as:
- Making a tea. Here’s a great place to start.
- Infusing herbs into honey or vinegar. Find a simple spiced honey recipe here.
- Using fresh herbs in cooking for all their benefits. You can learn more about those other benefits here.
🌿 Example: Make a simple thyme honey to support your immune system! You can find the recipe here.
Step 4: Gather Your Supplies
- Start with what you already have: mason jars or other saved jars with lids that are secure, a strainer with a coffee filter or even paper towels, a small saucepan.
- If you want to expand, here are some basics to add:
- A double boiler for heating
- Funnels
- Muslin cloth.
Step 5: Build Confidence with Small Wins
- Try a one-ingredient remedy like chamomile tea, before moving on to more complex formulas.
- Take notes on what works for you. Herbalism is about experimenting and learning as you go. Be sure to grab my cheat sheet for taking notes on what you do and don’t like.
📖 Your Next Step: Read my Beginner’s Guide to Herbal Teas or explore simple remedies on the blog.
You’ve Got This!
Herbalism is a journey, and you don’t have to know everything to get started. Small steps lead to big confidence! Keep it simple, have fun, and enjoy the process.
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