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Herb of the Month: Myrrh(Post)
Myrrh is best known as one of the gifts brought to the baby Jesus. People are often surprised to discover it is used in herbal preparations. This unique substance is a resin from a tree. Most often us
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
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. Howeve
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 use
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 for
Herb of the Month: Wormwood(Post)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
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 used in culin
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 mod
Herb of the Month: Echinacea(Post)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
Herb of the Day: Parsley(Post)Today we take a look at an herb that most folks are surprised to hear is used in herbal remedies. Parsley is one of the most widely used culinary herbs around. Most likely you have some in your fridge
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 u
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 wo
