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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 its common usage. Cramp bark is one of these herbs. Commonly used by herbalists to help relieve menstrual cramp … read more

Today, we’re going to look at an herb with a fun name: Buchu. It’s a shrub that is primarily found in South America and Africa. Most Buchu found in the US was imported through Cape Town, S … 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

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a look at herbs and love. No, we’re not just talking aphrodisiac herbs here. For centuries, different herbs have been associated with love. … read more

Comfrey, Symphytum officinale, is an excellent herb to know about this time of year. It’s one of the top First Aid herbs and has been used for thousands of years. Comfrey is only recommended for … read more

When some people hear of Alfalfa, this is what comes to their mind. It means a little more to us. Alfalfa, or Medicago sativa, is a natural detoxifier. It has traditionally been used by herbalists fo … read more