Long revered for its immune-supportive and fever-easing properties, elderflower is one of those herbs every household should keep on hand for the cold and flu season. These delicate white blossoms not only adorn the elder tree with beauty but also offer powerful medicine that is safe for both adults and children. While elderberries are famous […]
We love the changing of the seasons, even though the plants are starting to make the transition into their winter slumber, fall is typically the time to harvest root medicines, so us herbalists never mourn the loss of the flowers and leaves because we know there is still medicine to be found. This is the […]
Written by apothecary intern Suzy R. The herb goddess of femininity Wise tales say it will make you curvaceous and voluminous. Belly dancers used to use it to accentuate their curves for dancing. In ancient Egypt they used fenugreek as a uterine stimulant and to ease the pain of childbirth (1) In the Middle East […]
When the days feel heavy or your skin needs a little extra love, few herbs offer as much warmth and gentle healing as calendula. Bright as a summer afternoon and soft as velvet petals, calendula (Calendula officinalis) has long been cherished in herbal traditions across the world—for both its beauty and its profound healing gifts. […]
The family name of Mullen was derived from the word scrofula, which is now known to mean Tuberculosis. Mullen was often used in Ireland to treat tuberculosis. It is thought to have traveled to the Americas through the dirt on the ships that came over and is now spread throughout North America in about 5 […]
HEALTH & HEALING THROUGH THE SIGNS: GEMINI By: Ashley Noack, CCH GEMINI—THE TWINS (May 21-June 21) Element: Air—Intellect, Swift, Adaptable Planet: Mercury—Speed, Versatility, Communication Body Part Ruled: The Lungs, Shoulders, Arms, and Hands Energetci / Responsive / Social / Clever / Humanistic / Intellectual / Dualistic Oh, Spring-One minute it’s as bright as […]
The Dandelion plant is native to Eurasia, but is now widespread throughout the world (5). Known for being a weed, today it is often sprayed with pesticides to repress its growth; many people are unaware of its medicinal benefits. The Chinese use the entire Dandelion plant for a liver tonic and a diuretic. They call […]
New studies are emerging about the benefit of rosemary for your hair and scalp. In fact it may be proven to increase hair growth. So how can you benefit from this? Do a hair rinse! HOW TO MAKE ROSEMARY AND NETTLE HAIR RINSE 1. Take a quart-sized jar with a lid, and put one handful each […]
The name chickweed originated from its use as a feed to birds especially young chickens. It has been used for centuries as a feed, but also as a tonic to cleanse the liver and kidneys. It was introduced in Eurasia and is now wide spread throughout North America including the alpine strain of chickweed. The […]
With the popularity of essential oils on the rise, we’ve been getting a lot more questions about them, so as a part of our on-going effort to be Your Partner in Health, we decided to address some of the most common questions and concerns when it comes to essential oils. The word aromatherapy is often […]