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Rosemary

ROSEMARY HAS LONG BEEN CONSIDERED A SYMBOL OF FRIENDSHIP, LOYALTY, AND REMEMBRANCE. Ancient Greek scholars would wear laurels of rosemary on their heads to help them stay sharp and to keep their memories clear when taking exams. Rosemary was also burned in study rooms to help purify the air and keep the senses sharp. Rosemary stimulates […]

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Oregon Grape Root

GOLDENSEAL IS WELL KNOWN FOR IT’S ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND IMMUNE BOOSTING PROPERTIES; HOWEVER, IT’S ON THE ENDANGERED PLANT LIST AND IT’S TIME WE STARTED USING ALTERNATIVES, LIKE THIS AMAZING PLANT. Oregon grape is an evergreen herb native to western North America, from British Columbia to northern California. It is a low growing shrub with yellow flowers, purple […]

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Chamomile

A WELL KNOWN AND COMMON REMEDY, THIS HERB IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED BECAUSE OF IT’S SIMPLICITY, BUT IT DESERVES A SECOND LOOK. Used medicinally for thousands of years since the times of ancient Greece, chamomile is still a popular treatment for many ailments. A favorite for upset stomachs and trouble sleeping, this herb is gentle enough […]

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Passionflower

AN INTRIGUING AND BEAUTIFUL FLOWER, THIS PLANT’S NAME IS A MISNOMER…BUT IT’S STILL ONE OF OUR FAVORITES. The name Passionflower refers to the passion of Christ, and not to any ability of the plant to incite passion.  Passionflower has been used in the traditional medicine of Europe and South America to treat anxiety, insomnia, and […]

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