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The NEHA Journal

Every year, NEHA publishes our annual journal that contains articles written by herbalists, the treasured 'Ask Goldie' column (a question & answer column), a Mystery Herbalist quiz, conference & retreat reviews, herbal recipes, and more.

By becoming a NEHA member, you will receive your journal copies that are sent in the mail and will also have unlimited access to digital copies of all of our older journals. Join today to begin getting your journals! 
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Here is an excerpt from one of our recent journals:
TEA THAT MAKES FRIENDS OUT OF ENEMIES
Spice Bush, Lindera Benzoin (L.) Blume
by Dr. Jody E Noe, MS, ND

"In the autumn time of the year when all the leaves are off the trees and we are preparing for winter, there is one little tree that gives the last bit of color to the forest. This little tree is the last to lose its leaves. That last bit of yellow color in an otherwise brown homogeneous forest is our friend, the Spice Bush tree. Spice bush is a dicotyledon in the Laurel family (Lauraceae) that is a perennial which can grow either in a shrub or tree form. It ranges from north to south over half the United States - all the way to Texas! For the Cherokee people this is a plant with wide versatility. It is used as an everyday household medicine for colds, flus, and any upper respiratory disease. It is also used to make peace between two people, parties or clans, as well as a tea that is used to open a conversation, a dialogue or a gathering. The literal translation means “Tea that makes friends out of enemies”. Once you have tasted the tea made from this plant, you will soon realize that it is a friendly tea... "
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  • About Us
    • Our Mission & History
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        • 2019 NEHA Retreat >
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        • 2018 NEHA Retreat >
          • 2018 Retreat Workshops
        • 2017 NEHA Retreat >
          • 2017 Retreat Workshops
          • 2017 Retreat Schedule
      • Retreat Photo Gallery
  • Newsletters
    • Quarterly Newsletters (members only) >
      • Autumn Equinox 2022
      • Summer Solstice 2022
      • Spring Equinox 2022
      • Winter Solstice 2021
      • Autumn Equinox 2021
      • Spring Equinox 2021
      • Winter Solstice 2020
      • Autumn Equinox 2020
      • Summer Solstice 2020
      • Spring Equinox 2020
      • Winter Solstice 2019
      • Autumn Equinox 2019
      • Summer Solstice 2019
      • Spring Equinox 2019
    • Digital Journals (members only) >
      • Autumn 2019
      • Winter 2016/2017
      • Summer 2016
      • Winter 2012
      • Summer 2012
      • Fall-Winter 2011-2012
      • Spring-Summer 2011
      • Winter 2010-2011
      • Summer 2010
      • Fall 2009
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      • Winter 2008-2009
      • Fall 2008
      • Spring-Summer 2008
    • About the NEHA Journal
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