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Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We are all familiar with the names of these three items this time of year. You know what gold is. You may even be aware of frankincese. But what is myrrh? This element o … read more

This month's herb, elderberry, has been attracting attention from both Western and alternative medicine practitioners. We've even seen commercials that it has been added to OTC pharmaceutical products … read more

If you've ever gone into an old-fashioned candy shop- or seen one in a museum, you've probably seen horehound candy. This candy is still made, though not as well-known.  Today, you're most likely … read more

Oregon Grape root is native to North America. It is frequently used as an alternative to the endangered- and often quite expensive- Goldenseal. There is documented use of this herb by Indigenous peopl … read more

This month we're stepping away from Herb of the Month to learn about an essential oil. We use essential oils in a handful of our products- including this month's specials, Lympha Rub and ASMA. Lemon e … read more

Native to the Eastern US, this plant has now been cultivated around the country. The plant itself is more often referred to as New Jersey tea. In the case of using it for herbal remedies, we're using … read more

Yellow Dock is one of the most classic examples of a "love your weeds" herb. Gardeners will do almost anything to get rid of it. While herbalists prize and value it. This plant grows virtually anywher … read more

Summertime will be here before we know it. One of many people's favorite pastimes of summer is eating corn on the cob. Did you know the stringy cornsilk in used by herbalists? It's true! While no … read more

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