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Herb of the Day: Fennel(Post)
Fennel is an old favorite used for culinary purposes and by herbalists. Typically, herbalists use the seed. The leaves and flowers are occasionally used by herbalists. The entire plant is used in culi
Herb of the Day: Buchu(Post)Today, we’re going to look at an herb with a fun name: Buchu. It’s a shrub that is primarily found in South America and Africa. Most Buchu found in the US was imported through Cape Town, South Africa.
FAQ: Can herbs help with menstrual cramps?(Post)Q- Can herbs help with menstrual cramps?A- Many women find herbs to be quite helpful for menstrual cramps. Herbs can work to relax the tissues of the uterus, calm pain, and calm the nerves. They can a
Herb of the Day: Cramp Bark(Post)Occasionally, we get lucky in our herbal studies, and the name of an herb helps indicate its common usage. Cramp bark is one of these herbs. Commonly used by herbalists to help relieve menstrual cramp
Herb of the Day: Cloves(Post)Any fan of pumpkin pie spice knows the unique, bitter/ sweet flavor of cloves. Nothing else tastes quite like it. It's found in some of our favorite fall and winter holiday recipes and drinks. As we'r
Herb of the Day: Squaw Vine(Post)Squaw vine, or partridgeberry, is a beautiful plant herbalists love for women’s health. With use documented back to Indigenous Americans, this herb is extremely valuable for women. Used premenstrually
Herb of the day ... Alfalfa(Post)When some people hear of Alfalfa, this is what comes to their mind. It means a little more to us. Alfalfa, or Medicago sativa, is a natural detoxifier. It has traditionally been used by herbalists fo
Tips for Preserving Herbs(Post)Maybe you've been harvesting and gathering herbs from your garden all year. Or perhaps you did some foraging or have someone at the local Farmer's Market selling herbs. People are sometimes reluctant
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 Day: Dill(Post)Dill pickles are one of the most common foods in American fridges. We're likely all familiar with the flavor of dill. It is an easy plant to grow in home gardens or in containers indoors. It's not onl
Essential Oil of the Month: Lemon(Post)This month we're stepping away from Herb of the Month to learn about an essential oil. We use essential oils in a handful of our products- including this month's specials, Lympha Rub and ASMA. Lemon e
FAQ- Allergy concerns when taking herbs(Post)Below are several questions regarding allergy concerns with herbs. Please reach out if you have other questions or concerns! Q: If I have food allergies or digestive problems, or an overly sensitive s