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Colder days invite us to warm up with a mug of broth. A nice bowl of herbal broth is a great way to nurture yourself. It’s also a lovely way to get the healing properties of herbs in a meal. These pre … read more

When you hear the word “Catnip” the first thing to cross your mind is likely the stuff that makes cats go crazy. Ironically, this herb has the opposite effect on humans and is known to be very calming … read more

This time of year our herbal cough syrups and cough formulas start flying off our shelves. Herbalists have been traditionally using herbs to support the lungs for centuries. Docume … read more

Q- Why can’t all your formulas be used with children?A- Some herbs should not be used by children or may be too strong for children. A handful of our formulas are inappropriate for children to use.&nb … read more

The Sitz Bath is going to be most familiar to people familiar as part of childbirth recovery. This is an herbal preparation used by generations of newly postpartum mothers. Childbirth is not the only … read more

Pleurisy is one of the few herbs with a name that reflects its use. The primary use of this herb is the treatment of, you guessed it, pleurisy. Pleurisy is an illness we're not as familiar with in mo … read more

Q- What about infants taking herbs?A- We do not recommend it. If possible have the nursing mother take the adult dose about half an hour before nursing. Yet if you decide to self prescribe, start with … read more

Fomentation is the herbal preparation I bet you’re least likely to have heard of. Though it’s a big name, they are simple to prepare! It’s as easy as making a cup of tea. This post will teach you … read more

Today we're talking about cleavers. No, not the knife found in your kitchen! Cleavers is also the name of a climbing plant. Odds are high you have seen this plant growing near you. It may even be in y … read more