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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 ...
How to Use Soothing Salve: FAQ + Uses, Ingredients & Tips(Post)Herbal salves are unlike any other type of herbal preparation. They are used topically and often have herbs alongside non-herbal ingredients. We have one salve product, Soothing Salve. Today we'll an ...
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: 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 ...
Tri-Iron- May's Special of the Month(Post)In honor of Mother's Day, we thought we would focus this month on one of our most popular products for expecting mothers- Tri-Iron. We heard from countless mothers - and others - that finding an herb ...
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: Oatstraw(Post)Oatstraw is the stem from which the popular breakfast food, oatmeal grows! Folks are often surprised to find it is used in herbal remedies. Milky oats refers to the oats themselves- which are also us ...
FAQ: Why choose liquid multivitamins vs capsules? (Post)Q- Why choose liquid multivitamins vs capsules? A- We have found liquid herbal multivitamins are more bioavilable and easier to take than capsules. Many of our customers are mothers with small c ...
Herb of the Month: Linden(Post)Our herb this month is from a tree that originated in Eastern Europe, the Linden tree. Also known as lime tree- though it does not grow limes! It's an easy plant to identify by its cute heart-shapes ...
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 ...
Herb of the Month: Yarrow(Post)This pretty plant is a favorite among both herbalists and birds. Many birds use yarrow as a lining in their nest. Use of this plant in nests helps repel parasites and mosquitoes. It is a prolific pla ...
