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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 mod … 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 p … 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

There are times when it is inconvenient to take a liquid herbal formula. Other times an herb has an awful taste and it’s best to get it down any way possible! These are moments when an herbal ca … read more

Borage happens to be one of the only sources of true blue found in nature. Most other things that appear blue are technically purple. Bees have an affinity for this beautiful blue flower. Documented u … read more

Summertime often brings an increase our activity levels. While this, obviously, means healthier minds and bodies- it can also mean sore muscles and joints. Herbalists have traditionally used liniments … read more

Red Raspberry leaves are most well known among those in the birth community. Midwives, doulas, and even OBs suggest red raspberry leaf to women during pregnancy. This beautiful leaf is suggested to wo … read more

This herbal preparation is the most self-care focused preparation we’ve discussed so far. We can all benefit from a nice bath! Most other preparations are used for a specific ailment, … read more