I started drinking chicory root (Cichorium intybus) several years ago, but I still look forward to each and every cup! It doesn't...

First of all, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday! I have been working with Cardamom for a while now and it is one of my...

As the heat of summer slowly turns to a crisper cool, we know that fall will soon be upon us. It's time to pull out the sweaters,...

Plants have played a significant role in the celebration and symbolism of the summer solstice. The summer solstice marks the peak of the...

As Winter fades into warmer shades of green, the buds of spring start to emerge. Finally, my favorite time of year! The smell of Jasmine,...

Our physical bodies are directly related to our emotional body. What we feel impacts our organs and our overall health. Proper nutrition...

Tea bags are convenient, pack well and don't leave a mess. Most tea sold in bags also tend to be less expensive. So why am I pushing...

Winter marks a symbolic time in our history as not only the shortest day of the year but also the darkest. It is this day we are reminded...

As we hurdle through our days at warp speed, sometimes the mind is just too busy processing what it just experienced to grant us a good...

In herbalism the term "energetics" refers to the subtle ways a plant impacts the human mind, body and spirit. We are each unique in our...

Arctium lappa (Burdock) has been recorded for its multi faceted use starting with the Greek physician Dioscorides in the 1st century....

We can learn a lot about life and resilience from our plant friends. These peaceful beings are constantly being hit with problems that...

I have written a little about adaptogenic herbs in the past and have woven them into other blogs but I wanted them to have their own...

The willow tree has a rich history within civilization. There are over 500 different species of willow and though most of them like...

Arnica (Arnica montana) in the herbal realm is like Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in the essential oils. It's popular, works amazing...

Rosehips are one of my most favorite herbs! Tiny little fruit bodies that are packed with more vitamin C than oranges and full of...

Is it just me or is 2021 NOT how you imagined it was going to be? I was thinking "out with the old, in with the new"! Well, the old just...

The largest organ of our body is also one of the most complicated. Skin plays many roles in our lives as it is the barrier that protects...

The holidays are always a mixed bag of emotions. The weather turns cold, aches and pains emerge both physically and mentally and the...

In the mad race of life, it's the little things that get taken for granted. We all do it. Everyday. We don't realize how important our...