Holy Basil, A Must for Summer
A favorite heat-loving herb, Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) is thriving this year in my Texas garden. Well known in Ayurvedic medicine as Tulsi, this plant likes…
Boost Energy, Beat the Heat!
Summer in Austin can be loads of fun, but for many of us it can also be a challenge. As temperatures climb, it is…
Let’s Talk About Gemmotherpy Extracts
Gemmotherapy is the youngest botanical medicine from Europe, developed in the 1970s. A medicine fully endorsed by the European Union, it is the first of…
Favorite herbal remedy: Fire Cider
With the fall season approaching, we herbalists find this is the perfect time of year to make our traditional brew, Fire Cider, a folk remedy…
Ayurveda: A New Way to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is a popular buzzword in the wellness industry. While inflammation tends to be seen as a negative biological response, a certain amount of healthy…
Herbalist’s Guide to Springtime Gardening
With warmer weather finally upon us, who can resist the urge to plant a little something this spring? If you have a small flowerbed, a…