What’s in a name: getting into the weeds of taxonomy

January 8, 2019 0 Comments 2 tags

A while back, I wrote a post on why knowing the scientific name is important. If you’re discussing a plant with someone whose native language isn’t English, you can use

How to make a decoction, infusion, and tisane

Tea is a type of infusion
January 1, 2019 0 Comments 0 tags

Happy New Year! I hope you are well, safe, and that this year will be a fantastic year for you to feel better naturally, the Alaskan way. A couple of

Merry Christmas – Reflection and Looking Forward

Reflection
December 25, 2018 2 Comments 0 tags

If November is a time of thankfulness, December is a time of reflection. The goal of Alaska Herbal Solutions is to teach people about the plants that grow in Alaska

25 Herbs and Plants You Can Collect During Winter

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December 18, 2018 0 Comments 0 tags

There was an interesting discussion on an Alaskan Harvesters page this week: Food sources during the winter. Honestly, there aren’t a whole lot if hares aren’t present and you can’t

A quick guide to using fresh and dried herbs

December 11, 2018 2 Comments 3 tags

During the winter, you’ll probably be using dried herbs in your preparation (or frozen if you’ve gone that route of preserving your herbs). But in the summer, you’ll have access

23 Alaskan Plants you’ll want to dye your fabric with

December 4, 2018 0 Comments 11 tags

Wow, that was quite the weekend with the earthquake! I hope that you are safe and there is minimal damage to your property. My thoughts go out to those who

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving
November 22, 2018 0 Comments 0 tags

This has definitely been a difficult fall. However, practicing gratefulness and gratitude has been a huge part in getting through it. If you are having a hard time, write down

Infusing Confusing: What it Means to Infuse

Tea is a type of infusion
November 13, 2018 0 Comments 8 tags

Hey there! I’ve talked about infusing oils and using infusions of herbs. But what does “infusing” really mean when it comes to herbs, and what are the different types of

3 Natural Teas to Help You Beat That Cold

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November 6, 2018 0 Comments 0 tags

A couple of weeks ago, I did a post for making chicken soup when you’re sick. While that keeps you nourished, you can also try some of these natural teas

How to take care of your mental health in the winter

October 30, 2018 2 Comments 0 tags

In Alaska, a lot of people deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder. So before we go on, here’s the disclaimer: what I describe here  is provided as an information resource only,