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Root Medicine: Digging Deep with Autumn’s Healing

Root Medicine: Digging Deep with Autumn’s Healing

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

Above ground, leaves crumple, seeds scatter, and everything looks like it’s dying off. Underground, however, the real action happens. Roots are slurping up minerals, condensing nutrients, and storing energy like a squirrel with a stockpile of.. read more

Warming Herbs for Cooler Days: Spice Up Your Health Naturally

Warming Herbs for Cooler Days: Spice Up Your Health Naturally

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

Warming herbs, with their rich aromas and fiery personalities, are more than just kitchen staples. They’re allies for stoking our inner fire. These herbs can invigorate sluggish circulation, support robust digestion, and help strengthen immunity.. read more

A Deep Dive into Sage (Salvia officinalis)

A Deep Dive into Sage (Salvia officinalis)

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

Sage works on the body in multiple ways, from fighting microbes to sharpening the mind. Here’s a closer look at the many layers of her medicinal.. read more

Herbal Prep for Back-to-School: Building Immunity in Late Summer

Herbal Prep for Back-to-School: Building Immunity in Late Summer

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

Ah, late summer. That sneaky little season wedged between watermelon picnics and pumpkin spice lattes. One minute you’re floating in the pool, the next you're knee-deep in school supplies and wondering why everyone in the house suddenly has a.. read more

Sun-Kissed (or Sunburned)? Herbal Remedies for Overheated Skin

Sun-Kissed (or Sunburned)? Herbal Remedies for Overheated Skin

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

Let’s set the scene: you were just going out “for a little walk” or “just a quick tan” — maybe even smugly applied sunscreen once (you overachiever, you) and next thing you know, you look like a lobster who lost a.. read more

Cooling Herbs for the Hot Days of Summer

Cooling Herbs for the Hot Days of Summer

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

“Can humans survive in lava,” it’s time to bring in the reinforcements. Not just any herbs, mind you—we’re talking cooling herbs. Nature’s equivalent of sticking your head in the freezer and whispering, “Hang.. read more

Building Your Home Apothecary: A Herbalist’s Guide to Getting Started

Building Your Home Apothecary: A Herbalist’s Guide to Getting Started

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

There’s something deeply satisfying about opening a cupboard and seeing rows of jars filled with golden oils, soothing teas, and wild-crafted tinctures. A home apothecary isn’t just an old-world.. read more

Herbs for the Whole Family: Kid-Safe, Elder-Friendly, and Everyone In Between

Herbs for the Whole Family: Kid-Safe, Elder-Friendly, and Everyone In Between

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

When it comes to supporting your family’s health naturally, herbs can be beautiful allies, gentle enough for little ones, nourishing for grandparents, and supportive for everyone in.. read more

A Deep Dive into Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

A Deep Dive into Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

By Shannon, Posted in Garden, Herbal Remedies

With its citrusy aroma and bright green leaves, it’s easy to pass it off as just another kitchen herb, but don't be fooled. This humble plant is a powerhouse of herbal magic, ready to soothe frayed nerves, settle turbulent tummies, and uplift.. read more

Wild Weeds for Women’s Health: Hormone-Balancing Spring Herbs

Wild Weeds for Women’s Health: Hormone-Balancing Spring Herbs

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

Among the wild tapestry of spring, three plants stand tall and true, including Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus), Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), and Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). These gentle, fierce allies find their way into tea cups, tincture.. read more

Foraging & Growing Spring Flowers for Emotional Well-Being

Foraging & Growing Spring Flowers for Emotional Well-Being

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

The first flowers of spring have long been cherished in folk medicine not only for their physical benefits but for their powerful emotional support. They bring color back to the landscape and, in many ways, to our inner.. read more

Springtime Bitter Herbs for Digestion & Gut Health

Springtime Bitter Herbs for Digestion & Gut Health

By Shannon, Posted in Herbal Remedies

A time when the earth wakes up, the sap rises, and our bodies naturally crave lighter, fresher foods after a long winter’s slumber. And while we often jump straight into greens and smoothies, there’s another important flavor to welcome.. read more