Marshmallow: The Great Moistener
Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) is, in my opinion, one of the most important remedies to get acquainted with, as itโs one of our best demulcent remedies. While Althea derives from the Greek altho, meaning “to cure,” its family, the Malvaceae, is derived from the Greek word malake, meaning “soft.” With these two simple words, you know […]
Echinacea: Not Just an Immune Stimulant
When you hear Echinacea, chances are you think of its immune-boosting properties. But did you know that this popular use is relatively new? Traditionally, Echinacea was used for entirely different reasons. By rediscovering its original applications, we can break free from the idea that Echinacea is just a โcough, cold and fluโ herb and appreciate […]
The Danger of Herbal Fads
If you walk into a hip smoothie shop or health food store, youโll undoubtedly be flooded with the newest โsuperfoodsโ and cure-all herbs. Like so many things in our modern culture, herbal medicine also has its own โfads,โ as it seems as if thereโs almost a new one in style each season. Although it may […]
Jesse Wolf Hardin Interviewย
In todayโs blog post youโll learn: The importance of creating roots in life, and how grounding in a physical location opens your world to forming deeper connections to your local environment Everyone has a gift and a calling in the world, and advice for how you can find yours How approaching nature with curiosity, wonder, […]
Interview with Margi Flint
Margi Flint is a practicing herbalist, registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, and herbal mentor from Marblehead, Massachusetts. Margi’s wisdom spans over 20 years of labor coaching certification, polarity therapy, and Reiki, alongside 40-plus years of clinical herbal practice. She teaches at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, British Columbia, and has lectured at numerous […]
The Truth About Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are natural compounds found in certain herbs. Despite their long history of safe use in herbal traditions, they are often misunderstood and feared, discouraging people from working with these potent medicinal herbs. By learning more about these compounds and how to safely use herbs containing them, you can confidently incorporate them into your […]