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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
