Katja Swift
There’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…
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Yarrow, 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…
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I 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…
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Goldenrod, Solidago spp., is a super important herb in our apothecary. It’s delicious and so helpful in so many ways!
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Elder, Sambucus canadensis, nigra, is one of our favorite herbs. You may have heard that elderberry syrup can help with the flu. You may have…
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Purple 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,…
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Calendula 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…
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Last year Ryn went to Coal River Valley, West Virginia as part of an Herbal Medics team doing free clinic and community education work for…
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I 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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An herbal tribute to the Spring Equinox! There are more free videos for you at our YouTube channel!
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For those of us who are actively experimenting and taking action to improve our health, who are carefully noticing that what we eat or how…
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