Year: 2017
Thyme remains one of my very favorite herbs for colds, the flu, and other respiratory gunk. Thyme has a very high volatile oil content –…
Read MoreThere’s so much to say about Ginger, so I’ll start with something unexpected: believe it or not, Ginger is one of my favorite herbs to…
Read MoreYarrow, Achillea millefolium, is a warrior’s plant. Named for Achilles, the mythological Greek hero of the Trojan War who was nearly invulnerable in battle. And…
Read MoreI once had a client who said, “and don’t you go telling me I need something stupid like Chamomile! this is a serious situation!” And…
Read MoreGoldenrod, Solidago spp., is a super important herb in our apothecary. It’s delicious and so helpful in so many ways!
Read MoreElder, Sambucus canadensis, nigra, is one of our favorite herbs. You may have heard that elderberry syrup can help with the flu. You may have…
Read MorePurple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, is an under-appreciated herb, and it’s been villianized with the tag “invasive”. That label in general is really problematic for me,…
Read MoreCalendula is the herbal (and botanical) name for pot marigold: Calendula officinalis. It’s not only good at keeping pests off your tomato plants, it has…
Read MoreLast year Ryn went to Coal River Valley, West Virginia as part of an Herbal Medics team doing free clinic and community education work for…
Read MoreFiona Apple says, i’ve got my feet on the ground and i don’t go to sleep to dream. But, sometimes, you do. The Importance of…
Read MoreWho’s Afraid of Phytochemistry? part 1 of ? Don’t let the diagrams scare you! Don’t let the long names drive you away. Phytochemistry can…
Read MoreI recently told a friend that I’m getting braces and I thought she’d make some comment about how braces are for kids and I’m too…
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