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Herb of the Day: Marshmallow(Post)
The official start of camping season has arrived. A staple of camping for most of us is the S’more. There’s nothing quite like a gooey marshmallow cooked just right over the campfire. Wha ...
The Top 5 Calming Herbs for Stress Relief(Post)We’ve all heard it time and time again. Today’s world is said to be more stressful than ever. There is a constant influx of information, ever-growing to-do lists, and constantly rising gr ...
Herb of the Day: Fennel(Post)Fennel is an old favorite used for culinary purposes and by herbalists. Typically, herbalists use the seed, but the leaves and flowers are occasionally used, and chefs use the plant's bulb. One of th ...
The Most Popular Herbs for Holiday Travel(Post)The holiday travel season is upon us. No matter how careful we are, this is the time of year when we often end up sick. Germs spread rampant on airplanes, trains, and buses. Everyon ...
Herb of the Day: Shavegrass (aka Horsetail) (Post)Shavegrass (Equisetum arvense), also known as horsetail, is a plant you've likely seen growing in fields or along roadsides. This plant is called horsetail because it resembles a horse's tail. This h ...
Herb of the Day: Black Walnut(Post)Black walnut hulls, or Juglans Nigra hulls, are an important part of herbal medicine. This outer hull, often discarded as waste, has also been used as a hair dye and to dye cloth. In fact, natur ...
Herb of the Day: Strawberry Leaf(Post)The delicious little berries are a favorite worldwide and are pretty easy to grow. Most people ignore the nutritious leaves on the strawberry plant, however. Strawberry leaves are delicious and make ...
Herb of the Day: 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 ...
Herb of the Day: Tangerine Peel(Post)The tangerine has become a staple food in the US. However it wasn't always available here. This delicious citrus is originally from Asia. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine ...
FAQ- Wildcrafted vs Organic Herbs: Which Is Better?(Post)Q- What is the difference between "wild-crafted", organic, and certified organic herbs? A: Generally, wild-crafted herbs are grown and harvested in their natural habitat, while organic herbs a ...
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 Day: Black Cohosh (Post)Black Cohosh is native to North America and has a rich history of use among the Indigenous people of North America. Herbalists primarily use it for women's health issues but it has many other uses as ...
