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Herb of the Month: Horehound(Post)
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 likel ...
Doctrine of Signatures: How Plants Reveal Their Healing Uses(Post)As you've learned about herbs, you may have heard of a concept called "the Doctrine of Signatures." This phrase in and of itself can seem a bit confusing. Signatures? As in, what I sign my name with? ...
The Top Herbs for Cold & Flu Season(Post)Herbs have been used to provide cold & flu relief for centuries. Virtually every people group worldwide has recorded use of herbs to help them feel well. Historical texts document the ...
Herb of the Day: Osha(Post)In the heights of the Rocky Mountains, you'll find a unique herb. This herb is only found in a handful of other high-elevation locations. Many Indigenous tribes consider it sacred, and it has an exte ...
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 ...
Herbal Earache Relief (Post)Earaches are a normal part of childhood for most kids. The pain can keep kids (and adults) awake at night. It is not known why children get so many earaches or ear infections. One theory is it's due ...
Herbal Asthma Support(Post)Asthmatic spasms and symptoms can be downright scary. Millions of people worldwide struggle with asthma. Herbalists have used herbs to support people with asthmatic symptoms for centuries. Documented ...
Herb of the Month: Goldenseal(Post)This plant is worth its weight in gold. Goldenseal is often hailed as one of the most valuable and useful herbs available. One of the primary properties of goldenseal is its ability to help the mucou ...
Herb of the Month: Wild Cherry Bark(Post)This time of year often brings along coughs and respiratory issues. Herbalists love wild cherry bark as a favorite remedy for these illnesses. It is harvested, dried, and then used in teas, tinctures ...
Herb of the Day: Chickweed(Post)Chickweed is a common weed that can frustrate gardeners. This plant is hardy and grows year-round along roadsides, in cracks along your driveway, and all over the yard. However, for herbalists, it's ...
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 back up ...
FAQ- Wildcrafted vs Organic Herbs: Which Is Better?(Post)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 a ...
