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Herb of the Month: Chamomile (Post)
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 cham ...
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 pinwo ...
FAQ: Glycerine vs Alcohol (Post)Q- What is the difference between Glycerine vs Alcohol in tinctures? A- If done correctly glycerine pulls out more water soluble constituents than grain alcohol and more than just wat ...
Autumn Essentials(Post)“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house." ― Nathaniel Hawthorne Autumn is a season of beginning again. School starts back up. We pick ba ...
Herb of the Day: Ginger(Post)Close your eyes and imagine the sweet/spicy scent and flavor of ginger. This herb is a favorite in the fall and winter seasons. Known as a warming herb, ginger begins to grace our plates more often a ...
Herb of the Day: Marshmallow(Post)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 Most people don’t know marshmallows were originally made with marshmallow root.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-inf ...
The Top Gifts for Moms-to-Be (Post)Baby shower season is upon us. Gifts for the baby fill the home of the expecting family. The nesting mama has fun preparing and dreaming about her little one's arrival. Far too often, gifts for the m ...
Herb of the Month: Fennel(Post)Fennel is one of the most gentle herbs you'll encounter. It's commonly used with infants, children, and the elderly. The seeds are most often used in herbal preparations. However, you will find herba ...
Herb of the Day: Red Clover(Post)Step out into a field on a late spring or summer day and you're likely to find a field of red clovers. This beautiful flower is commonly marked off as a pesky weed. However, it is not only a benefici ...
Herb of the Month: Ginger(Post)Ginger ale and peppermint tea are often the first experience folks have with herbs. This funky looking zesty root is a household name around the world. Behind it's obvious use in ginger ale, it's a c ...
The Most Popular Herbs for Holiday Travel(Post)The holiday travel season is upon us. No matter how careful we are, this is the time of year when we often end up sick. Germs spread rampant on airplanes, trains, and buses. Everyon ...
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 ...