Herbalists are very fortunate to have a variety of herbs perfect for improving digestive health. The main difficulty is figuring out what herb(s) are best for a particular problem. The western energetic model can assist you in pinpointing the problem and steer you toward the right type of herb. So many people struggle with digestive …
Motion sickness is just plain no fun, and once it sets in, it can be difficult to get rid of. Prevention is best; and there are a number of herbs that can help. Ginger is one well-known motion sickness ally, but it’s not the only tool in your herbal arsenal. Keep reading to learn how …
The digestive system is highly innervated. It’s constantly sending and receiving signals from the brain, interpreting and making adjustments as needed. Sometimes there are messages that don’t give us the best results. When we’re sending emotional stress signals, the body takes that as an order to slow down in order to send resources to the …
Calendula, Calendula officinalis This easy-to-grow annual responds to frequent harvest. The more you pick, the more flowers it will produce, so plan on harvesting almost every day once they start blooming, and you’ll be gifted with blossoms until die back. I usually let a few go to seed near the end so they can self-seed. …
It seems like sooner or later, we all get to deal with a bit of insomnia. Of course, there are a number of non-herb related things you should make sure you’re doing at night to prep your mind and body for sleep, but for those nights (or weeks… months?) when you need a little extra …
A glass of wine can be a lovely way to unwind after a long day. So can a hot mug of chamomile herbal tea. But what if you could combine the best of both worlds? Long before tincturing in distilled spirits became standard, herbalists used wine and beer to deliver medicine. Infused wine is an …
Summer’s heating up, and that calls for drastic measures. Like popsicles. Not just any popsicles, though – ditch the store bought options for a nutritious homemade ice pop infused with rose hips and chamomile. Rose hips (Rosa spp.) are the fruit of the rose plant that develop as the flowers drop off for the season. …
