TLH Blog

Chamomile is known as one of the most popular teas in the world. Its wonderful, calming nature has made it a common fixture in many bedtime routines. Just as Peter Rabbit’s mother gave him chamo … read more

People are often surprised to find out that herbs can be a rich source of vitamins and minerals. They are also surprised to learn that even “natural” vitamins are loaded with synthetic ing … read more

Wormwood is one of those special herbs that gives us hints with its name. This unique and extremely bitter herb is most often associated with worms/parasites. Most often known for roundworm and pinwor … read more

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We are all familiar with the names of these three items this time of year. You know what gold is. You may even be aware of frankincese. But what is myrrh? This element o … read more

This month's herb, elderberry, has been attracting attention from both Western and alternative medicine practitioners. We've even seen commercials that it has been added to OTC pharmaceutical products … read more

If you've ever gone into an old-fashioned candy shop- or seen one in a museum, you've probably seen horehound candy. This candy is still made, though not as well-known.  Today, you're most likely … read more

Oregon Grape root is native to North America. It is frequently used as an alternative to the endangered- and often quite expensive- Goldenseal. There is documented use of this herb by Indigenous peopl … read more

This month we're stepping away from Herb of the Month to learn about an essential oil. We use essential oils in a handful of our products- including this month's specials, Lympha Rub and ASMA. Lemon e … read more

Native to the Eastern US, this plant has now been cultivated around the country. The plant itself is more often referred to as New Jersey tea. In the case of using it for herbal remedies, we're using … read more