Japanese Raisin: A Rare Herb
Hovenia dulcis, more commonly known as Japanese Raisin, is a fruiting tree native throughout Asia that is sought...
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Doula Swears by Happy Ducts for Happy Clients
“I’m a mom of three girls, and I'm also a full-spectrum doula, so my life is pretty much all babies, all the time,” says Stephanie Krueger with a l...
Party Prep: For a Better Morning After
We’ve all been there — well, some of us have. You were the life of the party last night, and today you’re paying the price. Luckily, WishGarden ...
2021 Herbal Holiday Gift Guide
Each year when I make my gift list, I make sure to purchase gifts with purpose and thoughtfulness. My gift-giving criteria includes supporting s...
Seriously Soothing Natural Cough Syrups
It’s no surprise that more and more people have been looking towards herbal formulas to improve their health in recent years. Plants and people ...
Herb of the Month: Wild Cherry Bark
You can find our December herb of the month, Wild Cherry bark (or Prunus serotina), in many popular herbal cough formulas. We partner w...
How a Traumatic Birthing Experience Triggered a Career Change — And an Interest in Herbalism
After enduring difficult births with her first two children, Brittney Torrance of Amissville, Virginia, knew she wanted a different experience w...
Schisandra: An Adaptogen Across Time
Many plants have centuries-long relationships with humanity, offering sustenance, fortitude, delight, and medicine. Schisandra spp., a member of...
Rise & Shine: An Herbal Approach to Daily Energy
As the days get shorter, we sometimes find our metabolism slipping into lower gears. The days get darker sooner in winter, and our biological cl...
Herb of the Month: Maca
You've most likely seen our herb of the month in your favorite health food store. Maca, or Lepidium meyenii, has been prized for its ri...
Mixing Herbal Formulas for Modern Households
If you’ve ever wondered about taking multiple herbal tinctures at once, you’re not alone. Which herbal formulas can be taken with others? Should...
Herb of the Month: Calendula
Likened to the sun, Calendula (C. officinalis) opens its brilliant orange petals in the morning rays and closes them upon nightfall. Bo...
Autumnal Equinox: Herbs of Harvest
The Autumnal Equinox occurs on September 22, 2021, at 5:20 p.m. MST in the Northern Hemisphere. This is an astronomical day of balance, where da...
Herbal Tinctures, Gummies, and Capsules: What’s the Difference?
Do you ever wonder why there are so many different ways to take herbs? For instance, you can find Elderberry in at least five different variatio...
Animals and Herbs: An Ancient Partnership
People have been using herbal allies for thousands of years. The oldest written evidence is a 5,000-year-old Sumerian clay slab with a list of m...
Herb of the Month: Yarrow
You’ve likely seen September’s herb of the month in your neighborhood or local garden center. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is in the A...
St. John’s Wort: An Herbal Alternative to Hops in Beer
There’s no doubt that beer is experiencing a renaissance. According to the Read more
Herb of the Month: St. John’s Wort
It’s no wonder that summer is the most cheerful season, because our most beloved sunshine remedies are in bloom, such as Hypericum perforatu...
Herbalism and Outdoor Nature Activities for Kids
Summer brings us lots of time to plan activities with our children. But it’s easy to run out of creative ideas as summer draws to a close with s...
3 Ways Essential Oils Differ from Herbal Tinctures
You’ve probably heard many opinions about essential oils this past year. We live in times where we seek alternative, at-home solutions for healt...