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…
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…
Yarrow: Unlock its power – A Natural Ally for Your Wellbeing
Yarrow: Unlock its power - A Natural Ally for Your Wellbeing Yarrow's Energetics Cooling & drying Actions Astringent Antimicrobial Stops bleeding Antiseptic Diuretic Diaphoretic Vulnerary (heals wounds) Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium)…
Hibiscus: a beautiful cooling powerhouse with hidden health benefits
Hibiscus: a beautiful cooling powerhouse with hidden health benefits Hibiscus Sabdariffa. A beautiful sub-tropical flowering plant from the mallow family. There are a lot of plants called Hibiscus but not…
Peppermint: Nature’s Little Miracle For Digestion, Headaches, And More!
Peppermint: Nature's Little Miracle For Digestion, Headaches, And More! Energetics: Cooling & warming. It's more cooling when used externally on the skin or drank as a cold tea. It's more…
More Than Just a Seasoning: Thyme’s Unexpected Health Perks
More Than Just a Seasoning: Thyme's Unexpected Health Perks Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), another herb from the mint family. It's energetics are hot (not just warm) and dry. So you'll want…
Oregano: Your New Secret Weapon for Well-being
Oregano: Your New Secret Weapon for Well-being The actual word "Oregano" comes from two Greek words meaning "joy" & "mountains". And the mythology recounts that the Goddess Aphrodite, Goddess of…