Shrubs: Sip your way to better health
Shrubs: Sip your way to better health No, I’m not talking about a bush in your yard—this shrub is a tasty, tangy drink! A shrub is a liquid mixture of…
Are you familiar with amazing benefits of the legendary Elderberry Syrup
Are you familiar with amazing benefits of the legendary Elderberry Syrup Elderberry Syrup has a nearly legendary reputation, and for good reason. Read on... Why use elderberries? Elderberries are known…
Which of these oils is best for me?
Which of these oils is best for me? Natural oils have become a beloved staple in skincare routines everywhere, used alone or in an herbal infusion. Whether it's for their…
The Magic of Lemon Balm: History, Healing and Flavor
The Magic of Lemon Balm: History, Healing and Flavor Do you know lemon balm? If not, you're in for a treat. It's like a little burst of sunshine in the…
Lambs Quarter: From Weed to Wonder, Discover Your New Favorite Green
Lambs Quarter: From Weed to Wonder, Discover Your New Favorite Green Imagine a plant that's packed with more iron and protein than spinach, grows like a weed, and tastes better…
Comfrey: The Moistening Marvel with Remarkable Healing Powers
Comfrey: The Moistening Marvel with Remarkable Healing Powers Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a remarkable perennial herb that has been revered in traditional medicine for centuries. It's energetics are cooling and…
5 great reasons to stay hydrated with cooling cucumbers
5 great reasons to stay hydrated with cooling cucumbers Summer heat can take it out of you. One minute you're having a great time and the next you're so dehydrated…
Nature’s Medicine Cabinet: The Health Secrets of the Elder Shrub
Elder's energetics warming drying Elder's Properties Immunomodulating Antiviral Antibacterial Immune stimulant Elder (Sambucus nigra, S. canadensis). These are the 2 species of elder you'll find around these parts most often.…
Cooling Aloe Vera: Love Your Summer with this Nourishing Elixir
Cooling Aloe Vera: Love Your Summer with this Nourishing Elixir One of the most well-understood energetics in traditional medicine belongs to Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis). For centuries, Aloe Vera has…
St. John’s Wort’s Secrets make for a Happier, Healthier You
St. John's Wort's Secrets make for a Happier, Healthier You St. John's Wort Energetics Generally considered to be neutral and drying. Actions Astringent Antiviral Alterative Anti-inflammatory Nervine Nervous trophorestorative (nourishes…