How to Choose Herbs – A Traditional Herbal Approach
Choosing herbs does not have to be overwhelming. Traditional herbalism gives us a simple set of questions: Who is the person, what is the season, and how will the plant be prepared? At Creation Farm, this is the same thinking we bring to our books, creams, salves, and bath products.
Start with the Person, Not the Problem
Before reaching for a plant, consider:
- Does this person tend to run warm or cool?
- Do they feel more dry, more damp, or fairly balanced?
- Are they robust and active, or currently depleted and sensitive?
These observations help you lean toward warming or cooling, moistening or drying, tonic or short-term support.
Consider the Season and Environment
The same plant feels different in July than in January. Ask:
- What is the weather doing right now?
- Is the person indoors with dry heat or outdoors in humidity?
- Is the goal to balance excess heat, cold, dryness, or dampness?
Match the Preparation to the Purpose
Herbs can be worked with in many ways: teas, baths, steams, salves, oils, mists, and more. Topical products from Creation Farm focus on:
- Surface support – comfort for skin, tissue, and senses.
- Daily rituals – products that are pleasant enough to use consistently.
- Energetic fit – warming, cooling, moistening, drying, or tonic qualities.
Where Creation Farm Can Help
Our Learning Center, blog, and product pages are designed so you can see ingredients, textures, and suggested uses at a glance. You can:
- Browse the Skin & Body Care collection by skin feel and season.
- Explore our Books & Library to learn how Anna thinks through plant choice in real life.
- Use this Learning Center as a map to connect energetics, body systems, and product types.
This guide is for educational purposes and does not replace medical, diagnostic, or prescribing relationships. Always consult a qualified practitioner for health conditions or when using herbs internally.
