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Indian Sarsaparilla

EVER WONDERED WHAT SARSAPARILLA IS? DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT KINDS? Indian Sarsaparilla is an herb of many faces. Often called “False Sarsaparilla” for its frequent confusion with the American variety. It is a plant that packs as much punch as it has names. Known originally to the ancient healing […]

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Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil

MATERIA MEDICA: SWEET MARJORAM ESSENTIAL OIL Latin Name: Origanum majorana Sweet Marjoram is one of our favorite essential oils.  Its aroma is warm, spicy, and very earthy.  It is usually pale yellow or pale amber in color.  It is native to the Mediterranean region; France, Morocco, Italy, Poland, and Germany are some of the countries […]

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Arnica Materia Medica

This bright yellow flower native to the alpine climate of the Rocky Mountains is a perfect symbol of warmer weather on its way. Also known as leopard’s bane and mountain tobacco, arinca is in the same family as the sunflower and has been used since the 1500’s for its healing roots and medicinal flowers. The […]

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Dong Quai Materia Medica

Dong quai is one of the most frequently used herbs in Asia with its use dating back to the Han Dynasty (A.D. 25-220).  It has been a medicinal herb for thousands of years in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean medicines. Dong quai has been called the “female ginseng” because of its usefulness for numerous health conditions […]

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Black Cohosh Materia Medica

MATERIA MEDICA: BLACK COHOSH This well-known herb goes above and beyond it’s commonly understood uses, from women’s issues, to depression, to muscle aches, it’s versatility makes it shine. Latin Name: Actaea racemosa (formerly Cimicifuga racemosa) Plant Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Parts Used: rhizome, root Description & Growing Black cohosh is a perennial that can reach 8 feet in […]

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Borage Materia Medica

The name of this plant is thought to derive from the Celtic borrach or “courage.”  The flowers have long been used to bolster courage.  In medieval times the flowers were embroidered on the mantles of knights and jousters to bring them courage.  Borage leaves, flowers, and seed oil moisten yin, clear heat, and reduce inflammation. […]

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Nettle Materia Medica

Named after the stinging hairs that cover the stem and underside of the leaves, this herb is known for having a myriad of uses. A favorite of western herbalists, particularly those from the Wise Woman Tradition, nettles are highly nutrient rich, particularly in Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium. They are quite tasty when cooked or made into a […]

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California Poppy Materia Medica

Unlike the large red or white Poppy, California poppies are the smaller golden poppies commonly grown as ornamental plants. They too have some of the same effects as their stronger cousins, but because they do not contain any opiates, they are considered to be the safer and less-controversial of the two plants to use. These poppies […]

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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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