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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 ...
The Top 10 Herbal Education Blogs of 2019(Post)2019 is coming to a close. This has been a big year for us at TriLight with rolling out our new website. Alongside the new site came our brand new blog. We've been working hard to p ...
FAQ- How can I learn more about herbs?(Post)Q- How can I learn more about herbs? A- This is the time of year where folks start thinking about New Year's Resolutions. Perhaps you're thinking about diving deeper into your herbalism studies. The ...
Herb of the Month: White Willow(Post)Tall and beautiful, White Willow trees grow in many places around the world. Little do most know, the bark has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy. In fact, it was this bark that inspired the ...
Herb of the Month: Blue Vervain(Post)Though you may have never heard of this month's herb, you've likely seen it growing near you. Blue Vervain grows prolifically throughout the United States. It is also known as Wild Hyssop and Simpler ...
FAQ: What are the top formulas for parents to have on hand?(Post)Q-What are the top formulas for parents to have on hand? A- You might have heard us refer to "Mommy Must Haves" here on the blog or in the newsletter. Today we wanted to put together a list of the t ...
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 ...
Herb of the Month: Rosemary(Post)I always find myself excited to introduce you to a new herb each month. Especially when it is a culinary herb that herbalists also use. Sometimes we receive questions from folks who read these posts ...
Understanding Herbal Use: Ayurvedic Medicine (Post)Last month we talked about Chinese Medicine as an approach to herbalism. Today we'll stay in Eastern Medicine and talk about Ayurvedic Medicine. Also known as Ayurveda. What is Ayurved ...
FAQ: Which formulas contain essential oils? (Post)Q-Which formulas contain essential oils? A- A couple weeks ago we talked about what essential oils are and how they are made. Today we wanted to answer this frequently asked question about prod ...
Herb of the Month: Cinnamon(Post)The product on store shelves we know as cinnamon is often a fake! Herbalists use cinnamomum burmannii or cinnamomum verum. There are a few knock offs sold as cinnamon. You'll know you have the real t ...
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 ...
