5 Beginner Herbs Every Woman Should Know (And How to Actually Use Them Without Guessing)
There’s a reason women like you — successful, grounded, spiritual, and still somehow yearning — feel called to herbalism.
It’s not because you need more things to manage.
It’s because you’re ready to remember something deeper.
Something ancient.
Something earthy and intuitive.
Something that brings you back to your body — and your breath.
But the moment you decide to “start learning herbalism,” you hit the wall most of us do:
“Where do I even begin?”
“Which herbs are actually safe?”
“How do I use them without second-guessing myself?”
So let’s begin where most women don’t:
With confidence and simplicity, not overwhelm.
Here are 5 beginner herbs I recommend for women who are ready to stop dabbling and start embodying.
1. Chamomile
The Nervous System Soother
Not just for kids or bedtime. Chamomile is a gentle but powerful ally for women who carry too much in their bodies — tight jaws, clenching bellies, anxious hearts.
It calms, grounds, and reminds us we’re safe.
How to Use It:
Steep 1–2 teaspoons in hot water for 10 minutes. Sip slowly in silence.
It’s not just a tea. It’s a ritual.
2. Lemon Balm
The Uplifter
For days when your mind races and your joy feels dulled, lemon balm is a balm in every sense.
Bright, fresh, and spirit-lifting — she’s like sunlight in plant form.
How to Use It:
Make a tea blend with lemon balm and tulsi.
Drink when you feel mentally “off” or emotionally tender.
3. Oatstraw
The Rebuilder
If you’re burnt out, exhausted, stretched thin — oatstraw is your herb.
It nourishes the nervous system long-term and restores what chronic stress depletes.
How to Use It:
Infuse a handful in hot water overnight. Strain and drink daily for deep, cellular restoration.
It’s like therapy for your nervous system.
4. Tulsi (Holy Basil)
The Adaptogen for Women Who Do Too Much
Tulsi doesn’t just help you cope with stress.
It helps you adapt — physically, emotionally, energetically.
How to Use It:
Daily tea. Simple. Sacred. Use it when life feels too fast.
It helps you return to rhythm.
5. Calendula
The Gentle Healer
Calendula is for inflammation — inside and out. But beyond that, she’s for grief, stuck energy, and digestive imbalances.
She’s bright. She’s tender. She’s medicine.
How to Use It:
Infuse in oil for skin or add dried flowers to teas for internal healing.
Herbalism Isn’t About Getting It Perfect — It’s About Coming Back to Relationship
You don’t need to know everything.
You just need to begin.
One herb. One cup of tea. One intentional moment of slowing down.
Because you are not separate from the plants.
You’re already in relationship.
You’re just remembering.
Want to Go Deeper?
If this post stirred something in you — that deep inner knowing that you’re meant to know the plants more intimately — I’d love to invite you to join me for a free Intro to Herbal Medicine Class.
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