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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: Oregon Grape Root(Post)Oregon Grape root is native to North America. It is frequently used as an alternative to the endangered- and often quite expensive- Goldenseal. There is documented use of this herb by Indigenous peop ...
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 features of goldenseal is its ability to help the mucous ...
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 u ...
Herb of the Month: Cleavers(Post)Today we're talking about cleavers. No, not the knife found in your kitchen! Cleavers is also the name of a climbing plant. Odds are high you have seen this plant growing near you. It may even be in ...
Herb of the Month: Rosehips(Post)It seems that roses pop up everywhere in February. The petals themselves make lovely floral arrangements. Rose petals can also be added to herbal preparations and taste delightful. The rose also give ...
Herb of the Month: Catnip(Post)When you hear the word “Catnip” the first thing to cross your mind is likely the stuff that makes cats go crazy. Ironically, this herb has the opposite effect on humans and is known to be ...
Herb of the Month: Boneset(Post)Boneset, also called Thoroughwort, is commonly found in the meadows and damp grounds of North America. It has documents use by Indigenous folks throughout the continent. As the name suggests, it has ...
Herb of the Month: St John's Wort(Post)Have you ever wondered about the name of this herb? The lore behind the name is quite interesting. These beautiful yellow flowers first begin to bloom around the feast day for St John the Baptist. Th ...
Herb of the Month: Pau d'Arco(Post)Pau d'Arco is native to South America. Its benefits quickly spread around the world as word spread about this amazing herb. It's a unique herb both in the wide range of properties and flavor. Harvest ...
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: Garlic(Post)Garlic has a vast history of both herbal use and folk lore. We've all heard the stories of vampires and garlic- they happen to be based in a bit of truth. Consuming raw garlic has been traditionally ...