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Hibiscus Materia Medica

Stay Healthy—and Cool—all Summer Long with Hibiscus The vibrant white, yellow, red, pink, and purple blossoms of hibiscus in your porch pots are more than just eye-catching—they’re packed with potent wellness-boosting qualities. Beyond looking beautiful, this resilient herb carries a wealth of nutritional and botanical benefits. Native to Africa and now cultivated widely—including here in […]

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St. John’s Wort Materia Medica

A Sunlit Herb for Mind, Mood & Healing If sunshine had a fragrant, herbal form, it might just be St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum). With its vibrant yellow blossoms, this humble wildflower has long been celebrated as a comforting ally for the mind, body, and heart. From healing sun-drenched meadows to nourishing human spirits, St John’s Wort shines brightly […]

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Hops Materia Medica

Ever Wondered Why Beer Makes You Feel Tired? It might just be the hops. This iconic beer ingredient isn’t only responsible for the flavor and preservation—it’s long been prized as a gentle herbal sedative. Used since at least the 11th century, hops have been traditionally added to brews not only for flavor and preservation, but […]

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Hawthorn Materia Medica

Give Your Heart Some Love—with Hawthorn Hawthorn isn’t just a herb; it’s a heart-centered embrace. Beyond its sweetly appealing taste and physical benefits, this gentle yet powerful plant carries an emotional sanctuary for the heart—spiritually and botanically. Clinically supported for its cardiovascular benefits, hawthorn offers nourishment, rhythm, and resilience to both heart and soul. Hawthorn […]

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Yarrow Materia Medica

YARROW: WARRIOR OF THE WILDS, GUARDIAN OF BLOOD When hiking through the woods, it’s wise to keep your eyes open—not just for beauty or birdsong, but for the quiet protectors that grow beneath your feet. One such plant is Yarrow, a humble yet heroic ally that has been trusted for centuries to stop bleeding, ward […]

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Fennel Materia Medica

Fennel: A Sweet Seed for Digestion, Breath, and Beyond If you’ve ever enjoyed the tiny spoonful of candy-coated seeds offered at the end of a meal in an Indian restaurant, you’ve already made fennel’s acquaintance. This familiar ritual is more than just a charming tradition—it’s an act of herbal wisdom, passed through generations. With its […]

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Skullcap Materia Medica

“I Wish I May, I Wish I Might: Drift into a Full Night’s Sleep Tonight” There is a kind of longing that lives in our bones when we’re sleep-deprived—a deep, primal yearning for rest that no cup of coffee, no midday nap, no sugar rush can quite satisfy. And in today’s fast-paced, overstimulated world, the […]

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Ashwagandha Materia Medica

  There are moments when life feels like a relentless tide—emails piling up, to-do lists growing longer, the quiet hum of anxiety just beneath the surface. In these moments, you may find yourself whispering, “I’m so tired,” or exclaiming, “I just can’t do this anymore.” If these words feel familiar, you are not alone—and you […]

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Calendula Materia Medica

CALENDULA IS ONE OF OUR VERY FAVORITE PLANTS. A GENERAL PANACEA HERB, WE USE IT IN ALMOST ALL OF OUR BODY CARE PRODUCTS FROM HEALING SALVES, TO BODY OILS, AND HAND CREAMS. WHENEVER WE THINK OF THE SKIN, WE THINK OF CALENDULA…   To many herbalists, calendula is a plant of abundance. In Colorado calendula […]

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Burdock Materia Medica

Rootin’ Down: A Deep, Earthy Ally for Detox & Nourishment When life feels stagnant—when your skin flares, your digestion feels sluggish, or your energy is stuck—Burdock is a faithful companion that helps bring things back into flow. This unassuming root, long revered across cultures, has a way of reaching deep—into the soil, into the gut, […]

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