TLH Blog

This time of year Cold and Flu products are always best sellers for us. We are thankful to have brought you and your family support for over 30 years. Customers often ask us about the differences betw … 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 mo … read more

Often confused for dandelions, coltsfoot has a similar appearance but one unique feature- the leaves appear after the plant flowers. This unique little plant is high in mucilage making it a popular re … read more

Today's herb may well be the most well-known flavor we'll cover on this blog. It's a flavor that the holidays would be incomplete without for millions of people. Peppermint is widely used both for its … read more

“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house." ― Nathaniel HawthorneAutumn is a season of beginning again. School starts back up. We pick back up ac … read more

This time of year often brings along coughs and respiratory issues. Herbalists love wild cherry bark as a favorite remedy for these illnesses.  It is harvested, dried and then used in teas, tinc … read more

For many families, the coming of fall also brings along coughs and illness. We know because we sell more of our cough formulas this time of year too!  While we can't make guarantees or specific p … read more

Chickweed is a common weed which is often a frustration to gardeners. This plant is hardy and grows year-round along roadsides, in cracks along your driveway and all over the yard. High in Vitamin C, … read more

Astragalus, or Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus mongholicus, has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.  It's become a valuable part of herbal medicine in Western cultur … read more