Herbal Basics: Nervines 101
It's no secret that life's pace can sometimes leave us feeling out of sync. In our fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, leading to occasional stress and moments of...
It's no secret that life's pace can sometimes leave us feeling out of sync. In our fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, leading to occasional stress and moments of...
Dr. Jacqui, ND, is a mixed Indigenous Yakama, Irish, and Eastern European Naturopathic Doctor, plant medicine person, birth worker, teacher, medicine maker, mama, and steward of the earth. She tends...
We can all agree that sometimes our natural rhythm falls out of step. We live in a world where it is easy to take on too much, flaring up stress,...
Erin Masako Wilkins is an Asian American herbalist and acupuncturist. She has been a practicing herbalist for over a decade specializing in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. She aims to...
Photo taken by Danielle Cohen Meet Rosemary Gladstar, known as the godmother of modern herbalism, she has captivated a global audience with her wealth of knowledge and passion for herbal...
Big emotions are often natural reactions to very real challenges. Occasional stress, overwhelm and stretches of melancholy can feel scary. And yet, you’re not alone. We’ve all had seasons of...
While clear, dewy skin is often a bit of good luck, long-term health is very much dependent on healthy habits. Herbalists use plants inside and out to nourish the skin,...
Have you ever had an anxious gut feeling about something or felt nervous and experienced butterflies in your stomach? These sensations emanating from your belly remind us that the brain...
Our gut works hard for us every minute of every day. When it is functioning properly, we hardly think twice about it. But the moment things go awry, it’s nearly...
Are you feeling called to explore the herbal path? Whether your intention is to begin a career in herbalism or simply to support the health and well-being of yourself and...
Whether at home, road tripping, gardening, commuting or lounging at the beach, there’s always time to dive into the world of plant medicine, and herbal podcasts offer a convenient way...
The smell of night-blooming jasmine, the sticky, moist air before an afternoon storm, the energizing midday sun, these are the quintessential signs of summertime. It’s the boldest of the seasons,...
Whether you are a first-time mama or seasoned parent, each pregnancy is unique. It’s natural for expecting moms to seek out the best herbal teas for their pregnancy, giving them...
Every woman is intimately tied to nature. Throughout a woman’s life, several natural transitions are influenced by hormones, which are often in sync with nature’s cycles. The menstrual cycle follows...
Bitter herbs are some of the most beloved by herbalists and fundamental to digestive health. When you taste the challenging flavor of bitterness, you strengthen your digestive response and enhance...
Wake up sleepy bear. The sun is beckoning you outside, the birds are chittering their morning greeting, and the spring greens are softening your steps as you emerge from your...
Consuming healthy foods and beverages plays a key role in digestion and in maintaining daily wellness. Sharing this philosophy, our herbalists created two delicious probiotic teas to provide you a...
At every moment in our lives, our lungs are constantly working; carefully transporting oxygen into the bloodstream and transferring carbon dioxide out. Responsible for the breath that carries us through...
Valerian has a pretty regal ring to it, right? For thousands of years, emperors, saints, and everyday people were given this title as a nod to power. The word valerian...
Traditional herbalism is inextricably intertwined with the seasons. The shifting tides of hot to cold, harvest to hibernation, and light to dark guide us to the plants and healing protocols...
Without much thought from us, our respiratory system is in constant conversation with our environment. It is designed to take in life-giving oxygen, while also protecting our internal systems from...
One of the most incredible things about herbalism is that it connects us back to ourselves and reminds us of our inextricable connection to the world around us. As herbalists,...
Being in good health is all about immunity, a body system that is working constantly to maintain our well-being. As we interact with our environment, literally ingesting it with every...