Hi, and welcome to Herbata Haven — a space where ancient folk wisdom meets modern science, and where the healing power of plants is brought back into everyday life.

I’m the heart behind this blog, a self-taught herbalist with roots deep in folk traditions. For years, I’ve been helping friends and family reconnect with the healing gifts of nature, with visible results. This year, I took a step further and enrolled in a clinical herbalism course — because while passion is powerful, I believe combining it with structured knowledge is key to making herbalism both respected and accessible.

This blog was born from a simple, powerful desire: to help people. I share well-researched, easy-to-understand information so that herbalism doesn’t feel like some ancient mystery hidden behind Latin names and dusty old tomes. You’ll find plant profiles, medicinal uses, historical insights, and, soon, foraging tips and recipes. My goal is to make the green world feel like home again — not intimidating, but inviting.

My personal philosophy? Herbalism should be our first line of defense for minor ailments — not our last resort. Nature has always held the answers; we’ve just forgotten how to listen. Modern medicine has its place (a crucial one), but I believe it’s time for holistic and Western approaches to stop discrediting one another and start working together. When they do, healing becomes more human, more complete.

Herbalism changed my life — literally. I’ve lived with a disability that limited my mobility for nearly 15 years. After years of unanswered questions and questionable “solutions,” I was nearly wheelchair-bound. It wasn’t until I found a holistic physiotherapist and embraced herbal remedies that my body began to feel like mine again. The disability hasn’t disappeared — it never will — but it no longer defines me or limits my life. That transformation is why I believe so deeply in this path.

So, whether you’re new to herbalism or returning to it with fresh eyes, I’m so glad you’re here. Together, we’ll explore the wild and wonderful world of healing plants — one root, leaf, and story at a time.

With green-hearted gratitude,

Herbata Haven