Herbs for Courage
For most of us, courage takes cultivation. My resolution for this era - with fascism on the rise - is strength training: mental, physical, physiological. Part of that practice is training...
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Herbs for Stress
Nervines, adaptogens, and nootropics are tools to repair, enrich and build resilience through the ups and downs of life. Herbs for stress can help calm the mind, balance the stress...
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3 Herbs Every Pregnant Person Needs in Their Cabinet
We consulted doula and herbalist Evan Cohen about the three best herbs for pregnancy. Evan dives deep into these herbs that are safe during pregnancy - Red raspberry leaf, stinging...
Extreme Menstrual Cramps: Common, But Not Normal
Are extreme menstrual cramps disrupting your life? Learn why severe period pain is common but not normal and how it could indicate deeper issues like inflammation and hormone imbalance. Discover...
Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin)
Discover the Magic of Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin): Queen of the Happiness Herbs Mimosa, known by its botanical name Albizia julibrissin, is a plant with a rich history and a reputation...
Monday Muse: Jaimie Fitzgerald of Covet + Lou
Jaimie Fitzgerald is Covet + Lou's apothecary buyer and understated tastemaker. Jaimie went to school for art history and museum studies and has an interest in fashion and beauty. To...
White Yarrow: Skin Benefits and Medicinal Uses
Humans have relied on yarrow (Achillea millefolium) for thousands of years to stop bleeding and heal wounds. The medicinal properties of yarrow have been validated by modern science, which shows...
Yogurt Panna Cotta with Gelee Recipe
This isn't your typical jello recipe - it's a fun twist on traditional desserts, offering a balance of creamy and tangy yogurt panna cotta and the fruity and floral lemon verbena and...
Herbs for Kids
Herbs for Kids Herbs can be a valuable resource to use with our kids as their bodies move through infancy and childhood. In this exploration of herbal remedies for children,...
Hydrate and Heal Skin from Within
The biggest shifts in the health of the skin come from within. Focusing on the gut health and microbiome through probiotics, digestive bitters, and demulcent herbs can significantly impact skin...
Happiness Herbs: 5 Plants to Boost Your Mood
Whether we're dealing with a case of the winter blues, going through heartbreak or grief, or just feeling a bit low, herbs for happiness can offer gentle support to buoy our...
Herbs for Stress
Nervines, adaptogens, and nootropics are tools to repair, enrich and build resilience through the ups and downs of life. Herbs for stress can help calm the mind, balance the stress...
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata), also known as passionflower, is a vining plant native to the southeastern US. Today, we largely use the flowering passionflower vine for its soothing, calming and relaxing effect on...
What are Hydrosols? Benefits and Uses
Also known as hydrolats or floral waters, hydrosols are pure water-based aromaticextracts made through the process of hydro-distillation. Hydrosols can be used for aromatherapy but we especially love using hydrosol for skin care, as...
Milky Oats Plant Profile
Milky Oats is both a customer favorite and a personal favorite. Check out this blog post to learn more about Oat Medicine, how it works, and who it is most...
Reishi Mushroom Benefits, History, and Ways to Use Our Favorite Fungi
Reishi is a beautiful mushroom and a multifaceted herb. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reishi is regarded as a primary ‘superior herb’, an “herb for the immortals” (and emperors), and is used to...
Jiaogulan
What is Jiaogulan and how do we use it in herbalism? This easy to grow adaptogen helps the body cope with stress, increasing clarity and energy, while calming the nervous system. Jiaogulan benefits people who...
