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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: 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: 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: White Pine(Post)With the holiday season around the corner, we thought we'd take a look at White Pine. As a central part to our holiday decorations, pine is the perfect herb to learn about in November. Indigenous tri ...
Winter Essentials(Post)“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, "Go to sleep, darlings, til ...
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: Red Root(Post)Native to the Eastern US, this plant has now been cultivated around the country. The plant itself is more often referred to as New Jersey tea. In the case of using it for herbal remedies, we're using ...
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: Irish Moss(Post)Chondrus crispus is better known as Irish Moss. This beautiful, highly mucilaginous plant is not a moss at all, but rather an alga. Found along the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, ...
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 ...
Understanding Herbal Use: Cherokee Medicine(Post)The month we explored Eastern Herbalism. This month we will look at Cherokee Herbal Medicine. TriLight Health worked extensively with a Cherokee healer to create several of our formulas. We're e ...
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. There' ...
