TLH Blog

The humble dandelion.  Gardeners hate it.  Kids love to play with them.  Herbalists see their true potential.  This prolific plant is truly a gift from nature.  Dandelion can … read more

Few herbs are as well known or widely used as lavender. This distinctive purple flower shows up in toiletries, room sprays, baby products, relaxation items, and more. Scent is a powerful memory trigge … read more

Mother’s Day is only a few days away. This day to honor Moms and all they do for us can also bring some stress. How do we say “thank you” for all our mothers do for us? A thoughtful … read more

Virtually everyone is familiar with herbal tea. Millions of us drink it daily and herbal tea shops are popping up everywhere. For most Americans, herbal tea is a tea bag filled with cut herbs. Traditi … read more

Squaw vine, or partridgeberry, is a beautiful plant herbalists love for women’s health. With use documenting back to Native Americans, this herb is extremely valuable for women. Used pre-menstru … read more

Occasionally we get lucky in our herbal studies and the name of an herb helps indicate a common usage for the herb. Cramp bark is one of these herbs. Commonly used by herbalists to help relieve menstr … read more

Tall and beautiful, White Willow trees- or Salix alba- grow in many places around the world. They adorn our yards, forests, and parks. Little do most know, the bark of the White Willow tree has been u … read more

On occasion, we get lucky with the name of an herb, giving us a special clue about the herb itself. Feverfew is one such herb. As the name implies, feverfew is traditionally used to help reduce fevers … read more

Roses are, obviously, one of the most well-known flowers out there. Their unmistakable scent can flood us with memories. The beautiful, delicate petals evoke feelings of love, friendship, and joy. Not … read more