Get to know herbs–Dandelion for digestive health
Dandelion / Taraxacum officinale Dandelion is one of the best reminders that “weeds” are important food and medicine sources. Celebrated by herbalists, beekeepers, and wild…
Getting to know herbs–Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle / Silybum Marianum When it comes to loving your liver, there’s no better plant than Milk Thistle! Milk thistle gets its name from…
Getting to know herbs–Nettles
Nettle Leaf / Urtica dioica If you’ve ever been stung by Nettle you know the painful, burning, tingly sensation can last for hours. But did…
Getting to know herbs–Digestive Bitters
After the rush of the holidays and indulgent foods, let’s take some time to rest, digest, and zoom in on a category of herbs called…
Getting to know herbs–Elderberry
Elderberry/Sambucus spp School’s back in session, fall is around the corner, and we’re all looking for a little more immune support for adults and kids…
Getting to know herbs–Astragalus
Astragalus/Astragalus membranaceus If you are someone who frequently gets colds or are often coming down with the flu, you might want to consider an herb…
Getting to know herbs–Echinacea
Echinacea / Echinacea spp. Many of us have heard of Echinacea and know it as one of the most common, go-to herbs if feeling under…
Getting to know herbs–Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha / Withania somnifera Ashwagandha is one of the most popular herbs used today to help combat stress and fatigue. Known as an adaptogenic herb,…
Self Care Rituals with Herbs and Flower Essences
“And you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself?” – Rumi Spring is upon us. And as we declutter our bodies and homes,…