TLH Blog

No, we are not talking about an herb of Christmastime today! Yerba Santa means "holy herb" or "sacred herb" in Spanish- not a reference to St. Nick. The scientific name Eriodictyon californicum&n … read more

Oatstraw is the stem from which the popular breakfast food, oatmeal grows! Folks are often surprised to find it is used in herbal remedies. Milky oats refers to the oats themselves- which are also use … read more

With the holiday season around the corner, we thought we'd take a look at White Pine. As a central part to our holiday decorations, pine is the perfect herb to learn about in November. Indigenous trib … read more

I always find myself excited to introduce you to a new herb each month. Especially when it is a culinary herb that herbalists also use. Sometimes we receive questions from folks who read these posts a … read more

Behind peppermint and chamomile, echinacea may be the most widely used herb. It is found in a variety of tea blends, on big box store shelves, and even in hospital cafes. This herb has two main variet … read more

Our herb this month is from a tree that originated in Eastern Europe, the Linden tree. Also known as lime tree- though it does not grow limes! It's an easy plant to identify by its cute heart-shapes l … read more

Ginger ale and peppermint tea are often the first experience folks have with herbs. This funky looking zesty root is a household name around the world. Behind it's obvious use in ginger ale, it's a cu … read more

Garlic has a vast history of both herbal use and folk lore. We've all heard the stories of vampires and garlic- they happen to be based in a bit of truth. Consuming raw garlic has been traditionally f … read more

Q-How do I talk to my doctor about herbs?A- Unlike some European countries where doctors & pharmacists are trained in herbal medicine, doctors here in the United States are generally not offe … read more