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Herbal expertise.

Working with Herbs Successfully. The explosion of the internet makes it appear that herbal expertise is readily available.  It also makes it seem that herbal expertise is not needed. I used to have a client who came regularly to the store I worked in and was always trying something new.  Week to week.  She was

Raised Bed for Herbs.

Raised Bed for Herbs.                     I am lucky enough to get a raised bed for herbs to plant this summer.  I am currently planning this raised bed.  I’ll be honest – I am primarily a wildcrafter.  Not a gardener.  This process of a raised bed for

Improving Sleep

Improving Sleep Improving sleep is sometimes overlooked in prescriptions for health.  The next decade will see more research on how critical sleep is.  For example.  If you don’t get enough sleep your risk for obesity, diabetes, stroke, cancer, depression, autoimmune disease, and cardiovascular disease increases. The average adult should be getting 8 (or more) hours

Maintaining a Strong Immune System.

Maintaining a strong immune system. Herbalists and other practitioners speak of the benefit in maintaining a strong immune system.  An experienced herbalist can explain the difference between immune tonics and immune stimulants.  Herbs like astragalus, echinacea, and calendula are discussed.  The long-term benefits of adaptogens extolled. The number one choice you can make to maintain a

Cramp Bark

Cramp Bark.  Aka Guelder rose, Snowball bush, high bush cranberry, water elder, wayfaring tree, White dogwood, Love roses, Pincushion, rose elder, European cranberry bush, kalyna.  Latin name – Viburnum opulus. When the common name of a plant references an action, it is often the property for which a plant is primarily known.  Cramp bark is