TLH Blog

Any fan of pumpkin pie spice knows the unique, bitter/ sweet flavor of cloves. Nothing else tastes quite like it. It's found in some of our favorite fall and winter holiday recipes and drinks. As we'r … read more

Behind peppermint and chamomile, echinacea may be the most widely used herb. It is found in a variety of tea blends, on big-box store shelves, and even in hospital cafes. This herb has two main variet … read more

As you've learned about herbs, you may have heard of a concept called "the Doctrine of Signatures." This phrase in and of itself can seem a bit confusing. Signatures? As in, what I sign my name with? … read more

This plant is worth its weight in gold. Goldenseal is often hailed as one of the most valuable and useful herbs available. One of the primary properties of goldenseal is its ability to help the mucous … read more

Many people are familiar with the benefits of raw, local honey. However, bees produce another substance called propolis. It is the resin gathered from plants such as poplars, pine, and birches. The be … read more

Fennel is an old favorite used for culinary purposes and by herbalists. Typically, herbalists use the seed. The leaves and flowers are occasionally used by herbalists. The entire plant is used in culi … read more

Warmer days and more time outside have arrived. This is a welcome change for most of us. It also means bug bites, sunburn, stings, cuts, etc. As we work together to understand various herbal preparati … 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. Today we'll discuss the use of … read more

Camping season has arrived. A staple of camping for most of us is the S’more. Most people don’t know marshmallows were originally made with marshmallow root. In fact, a healthy, herb-infu … read more