Yarrow tea is made from the dried flowers and leaves of the yarrow plant infused in boiling water. The herbal infusion is used for a number of common ailments, including...
Herbalism
Adaptogens are having a moment and they’re here to stay. The powerful plants are standouts for helping with everything from stress, energy, brain fog, and more...
Many people consume this fungus due to its potential cancer-fighting properties (11, 12). In fact, one study of over 4,000 breast cancer survivors found that around 59%...
By Mara Sanders, Plant Variety Examiner If you are a plant enthusiast like myself, you might get pretty excited browsing next season’s plant catalogues. But all...
From the TCM perspective, food is medicine. But not all foods are viewed in the same light. Certain foods carry a healing essence that innately support a certain organ...
Our two adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney. From this perch, they not only have access to a rich blood supply, but are also close to the site of fluid and...
By Maryann Readal The fuzzy, light gray, deeply-wrinkled leaves of horehound (Marrubium vulgare) offer a nice contrast to other colors and textures in the garden. I love...
Licorice Root Benefits In Our Lives Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is acquired from the Glycyrrhiza plant species. According to the cosmetic chemist and founder of...
The hustle-and-bustle of our modern lives can definitely leave us feeling stressed out, but there is no question that our current situation is unique. So many of us are...
by Jane Thomson Each spring, I hike trails in the northern Front Range of the Colorado Rockies with a group of fellow wildflower enthusiasts. This spring, much of the...