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Oatstraw is the stem from which the grain oatmeal grows. It is harvested during the "milky oat" stage while still green. The grain is separated, and the stem, seeds, and leaves are used in herbal prep … read more

Q- What is the difference between "wild-crafted", organic, and certified organic herbs?  A: Generally, wild-crafted herbs are grown and harvested in their natural habitat, while organic herbs ar … read more

We’ve all heard it time and time again. Today’s world is said to be more stressful than ever. There is a constant influx of information, ever-growing to-do lists, and constantly rising gro … read more

Herb of the Month: Jujube If you've ever eaten a date, then today's herb will look familiar to you. Jujube is also known as red date. They are from a similar plant and have an extremely similar flavor … read more

Herb of the Day: Mullein Brought over by colonists, this herb has spread nationwide and is one we are sure you have seen! It is an incredibly hardy plant with over 200 varieties. You will find it grow … read more

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