‘Tis the Season for Tisanes (and Relaxation)
Tisanes are herbal teas. Also called herbal infusions, these…
December 16, 2020/by Ashley DavisAlfalfa
Alfalfa comes from the Arabic phrae "al-fac-facah," which means…
February 1, 2022/by Ashley DavisAngelica
Angelica
Botanical Name: Angelica Archangelica
Family:…
March 9, 2022/by Ashley DavisBotanical Name: Angelica Archangelica
Family:…
Ashwagandha
Botanical Name: withania somnifera
Other Names: Winter cherry,…
October 3, 2019/by Ashley DavisOther Names: Winter cherry,…
Astragalus
BOTANICAL NAME: Astragalus membranaceus
COMMON NAME(S): Huang…
August 21, 2023/by Ashley DavisCOMMON NAME(S): Huang…
Ayurvedic Detox Tips
You may have noticed your cravings for fats & sweets already…
January 7, 2020/by Ashley DavisBeets
Beets. While not technically an herb, food is medicine when it…
February 16, 2021/by Ashley DavisBitters
August 6, 2019/by Ashley DavisBlack Cohosh
Meet Black Cohosh, a native woodland perennial and one of my…
July 27, 2024/by Ashley DavisBlue Vervain
(Verbena hastata)
Blue Vervain is a wonderfully relaxing plant…
June 6, 2018/by Ashley DavisBlue Vervain is a wonderfully relaxing plant…
Burdock
As we transition into Autumn our herbal allies can help assist…
October 3, 2024/by Ashley DavisCacao
In the spirit of Autumn Equinox, which is all about the balance…
September 22, 2021/by Ashley DavisCalendula
(Calendula officinalis)
With Spring in the air, it feels appropriate…
March 15, 2019/by Ashley DavisWith Spring in the air, it feels appropriate…
Cardamom
(Elettaria cardamomum)
Cardamom is a well known and loved…
December 27, 2017/by Ashley DavisCardamom is a well known and loved…
Chickweed
(Stellaria media)
Ahhh, Chickweed. It's such a refreshing…
February 23, 2017/by Ashley DavisAhhh, Chickweed. It's such a refreshing…
Damiana
(Turnera diffusa)
An aromatic herb (in the mint family) native…
February 1, 2017/by Ashley DavisAn aromatic herb (in the mint family) native…
Dandelion
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Parts Used: Root, leaf, flower
Actions: Diuretic,…
May 4, 2020/by Ashley DavisParts Used: Root, leaf, flower
Actions: Diuretic,…
Elecampane
Botanical Name: Inula helenium
Other Names: Elf Dock, Scabwort,…
December 6, 2019/by Ashley DavisOther Names: Elf Dock, Scabwort,…
Ginger
A favorite herb for the colder months. Ginger is invigorating,…
October 12, 2023/by Ashley DavisGotu Kola
(Centella asiatica)
What do pain, Celiac's disease, world…
September 2, 2018/by Ashley DavisWhat do pain, Celiac's disease, world…
Greens & Chlorophyll
Spring is the season of the liver/wood element, and green is…
March 8, 2023/by Ashley DavisHawthorn
Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata)
A dense tree or shrub with…
October 21, 2017/by Ashley DavisA dense tree or shrub with…
Invasive Plant Medicine
Did you know that many "invasive" species are highly medicinal?
Invasive…
September 18, 2020/by Ashley DavisInvasive…
Kava Kava
(Piper methysticum)
Kava root is a well-known herb used by many…
November 1, 2018/by Ashley DavisKava root is a well-known herb used by many…
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