The Herbal Library

Mushroom 101

Week 1: What is a Mushroom?

Learn the basic biology of fungi, including fruiting bodies, mycelium, hyphae, spores, fungal cell walls, and why these distinctions matter when working with medicinal mushrooms. Read Lesson

Week 2: Turkey Tail Mushroom

Learn about Turkey Tail mushroom, including its traditional uses, important constituents, beta-glucans, PSK and PSP, immune activity, extraction methods, and the growing research surrounding Turkey Tail and cancer. Read Lesson

Herbalism 101

Lesson 1: History of Herbalism 

Explore the history of herbal medicine, from ancient healing traditions and early materia medicas to botanical medicine, modern pharmaceuticals, and the herbalism we practice today. Read Lesson

Materia Medica

Materia Medica: Burdock Root - Read Here

Materia Medica: Dandelion Root - Read Here

Materia Medica: Dong Quai Root - Read Here

Materia Medica: Elderberry - Read Here

Biology 101

Lesson 1: Magnesium

Learn how magnesium works throughout the body, from cellular energy and enzyme activity to nerve signaling, muscle function, bone health, and electrolyte balance. Read Lesson