Why the Name Changed I want to share something honestly. “Herbalism with Lori” just didn’t fit anymore. It wasn’t wrong. It just wasn’t me. I don’t work with herbs in a purely clinical or polished way. I work with them through intuition, shadow, folklore, energy, and lived experience. I listen to plants. I pay attention to timing, mood, memory, and the quiet things that don’t show up on labels. Calling this space “Herbalism with Lori” felt like I was leaving part of myself out of the room. So going forward, I’ll be teaching herbs the way I actually work with them: with witchcraft woven in naturally, not performatively. Not constant spells, not theatrics. Just the deeper relationship between plants, body, and spirit. If you’re here for grounded herbal knowledge with a darker, wiser edge, you’re in the right place. This is The Herb Witch now. Welcome

Quick question for everyone: What’s the one herb you reach for the most in real life?

🌿 Alcohol-Free Tincture Options Vegetable Glycerin Tincture (Glycerite)This is the most popular alcohol-free method best for: Gentle herbs, kids, pets (with proper herbs), sensitive folks, daily useYou’ll need: Dried herbs (best choice) or fresh herbsFood-grade vegetable glycerinA clean jar with a lid How to do it: Fill your jar about ½–¾ full with herbsPour glycerin over the herbs until fully covered Stir to remove air bubbles Cap it and store in a cool, dark place Shake every day or whenever you remember Let it sit 4–6 weeksStrain, bottle, label Shelf life: About 1 yearTaste: Sweet, pleasant, very drinkable Apple Cider Vinegar ExtractThis one is underrated and very effective. Best for: Mineral-rich herbs, digestion herbs, everyday tonicsYou’ll need:Dried or fresh herbs Raw apple cider vinegarGlass jar (important, no metal lids touching liquid)How to do it: Fill jar with herbsCover completely with vinegar Cap loosely or use parchment under lid Store dark, shake occasionallyLet sit 3–4 weeks Strain and bottle Shelf life: 1–2 yearsTaste: Tangy, strong, no one pretends it’s candy Honey Infusion (Not a true tincture, but useful)More food than medicine, but still effective. Best for: Throat herbs, immune blends, cough formulasMethod: Cover herbs in raw honey, let sit 4–6 weeks, strain if desired. ~Lori

HOLY BASIL (TULSI): THE DRAMA SOOTHER 🌿 Holy Basil is that friend who shows up like, “Okay… everyone take a breath.” Used for centuries to help the body deal with stress, tension, and emotional overload. Not to knock you out. Not to hype you up. Just to help you stop vibrating like a haunted ceiling fan. People use Holy Basil for: – stress-heavy days – emotional burnout – mental fog – that constant low-level “everything is a lot” feeling It’s an adaptogen, which is a fancy way of saying: it helps the body adjust instead of forcing it. Question for you: If Holy Basil showed up at your door today, what would it tell you to calm down about? Drop it below. Let’s see what everyone’s nervous system is yelling about. Herbalism with Lori.

PHARMACEUTICALS VS. HERBALISM Pharmaceuticals aim to manage symptoms fast. Herbalism aims to support the body slowly. One isn’t evil. One isn’t perfect. They work on different timelines and answer to different philosophies. Modern medicine shines in emergencies. Herbalism shines in long-term care, prevention, and listening to the body instead of silencing it. The problem isn’t choosing one. The problem is forgetting we ever had a choice. This is why I study plants.