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Herb of the Day ... Comfrey!(Post)
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. Comfrey is only recommended fo ...
Identifying Common Summer Herbs (Post)There is nothing quite as nice as a summer herb garden. To head out the back door and have fresh herbs available is so valuable. Not only can plant herbs to enhance our food, we can plant medicine as ...
Herb of the Month: Oatstraw(Post)Oatstraw is the stem from which the popular breakfast food, oatmeal grows! Folks are often surprised to find it is used in herbal remedies. Milky oats refers to the oats themselves- which are also us ...
Essential Oil of the Month: Camphor(Post)Literature fans will recognize camphor from Little Women. Today we hope to introduce you to this essential oil. The name camphor may stir up thoughts of moth balls and Grandma's medicine chest. Howev ...
Tips for Teaching Kids About Herbs(Post)There is a growing interest among families worldwide in home remedies & herbalism. Curriculum, games, and countless products now exist to teach kids about herbs. Studying them is an excellent way ...
Herb of the Month: Licorice Root(Post)When most people hear licorice they think about candy. However, the flavor was derived from an herb. (Modern licorice candy tastes more like anise than licorice root) This herb is still us ...
Herb of the Month: Pleurisy(Post)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 ...
Herb of the Day: Chickweed(Post)Chickweed is a common weed that can be a frustration for 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, ...
FAQ- What are the top options for back-to-school immune support?(Post)Q- What are the top options for back-to-school immune support? A- Every-body has different needs. We've formulated a number of immune support products that our customers have used for over 20 years.
Herb of the Day: Passionflower(Post)Passionflower (also written as Passion Flower) may be the most remarkable looking herb we'll cover in our Herb of the Day posts. This flower is stunning to look at and helps attract bees and butterfl ...
Herb of the Month: Raspberry Leaf(Post)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 w ...
Herb of the Month: Borage(Post)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 ...
