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...
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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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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...
Strawberry and Elderberry Syrup Granita
Filled with fruity antioxidants and immune boosting Elderberry Syrup, this Strawberry/Elderberry Granita is a summer snack that is easy to make, delicious, nourishing, and really fun.
Digestive Bitters: Benefits and the Fascinating Evolution of Bitter Taste Receptors
Bitters are botanical preparations made out of plants that stimulate the body's digestive secretions via the bitter flavor. The bitter taste communicates to our bodies that it’s time to prepare for digestion. Supporting...
Easy and Delicious Ashwagandha Recipes
Powdered herbs are not always the easiest to take, but incorporated in recipes like herbal protein balls, easy chocolate treats, and moon milk, Ashwagandha powder can be a delicious herbal...
Your Guide to Safe Sunscreen
Your Guide to Safe Sunscreen By Saralyn Bellmer Sunscreen Demystified We’ve been getting a lot of questions about sunscreen. For good reason - even in 2022 sunscreen remains one of...
Herbal Gummies Recipe
Homemade elderberry gummies are an easy treat and a great way to support your immune system. Make them with just with elderberry syrup or use them as a delicious vehicle...
