Winter asks us to slow down. As the earth quiets and plants retreat inward, herbal traditions across cultures have long turned their focus to the parts of plants that store, protect, and endure: roots, barks, and berries. These plant allies mirror what our bodies and spirits need during the colder months, warmth, nourishment, and resilience. The Wisdom of the Root Roots grow deep into the soil, drawing nutrients from places untouched by frost. In winter, they are dense with

As the holidays draw near, many of us feel the weight of the season settling onto our shoulders. This time of year can bring joy, but it can also stir up stress, grief, exhaustion, and emotional overwhelm. Old feelings resurface, schedules fill up, travel gets hectic, and rest becomes something we promise ourselves we’ll catch up on “later.” And in the middle of all of that, it’s easy to become short-tempered, irritated, or impatient. Sometimes that pressure boils over, and t

As an aromatherapist, I generally discourage the internal use of essential oils. Just one drop can be the equivalent of drinking up to 25...

We are in the final stretch of summer so I want to entice you all to indulge in the bounty of strawberries that summer has to offer....

Herbal balms are often overlooked, yet they offer a host of benefits. Not only are they highly effective for treating minor cuts,...

Where I live, the pollen is in full force and about to get even more intense as all the pine trees eliminate their last haul right before...

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...