Guest post by: Emma Downie, Registered Herbalist As we enter into the fall season of colder nights, windy days, fall colors and cozy blankets, we may notice some bodily changes in response. For some, this is the season of back to school coughs and colds, digestive change or upset, and seasonal allergies. Throughout history, herbs […]
Here’s our 5-step tincturing process, which explains how we make our tinctures. We have upgraded them and improved over time, but the standard steps follow the same principles.
This week we’re highlighting an episode of the Health Happens podcast. If you have any questions or would like to learn about common herbal remedies that are used as alternatives to antibiotics, come visit us!
Constipation occurs when bowel movements are not happening frequently or regularly, or are difficult to pass. Most people suffer from constipation periodically. Sluggish bowels produce chronic bloating and gas and cause significant discomfort. It’s always best to start with diet. The following foods for constipation were selected because they are supported by research and people […]
It is common to experience some nausea and vomiting in the morning, during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Although it is called morning sickness, a pregnant woman can experience nausea any time of the day. Have you ever tried ginger? Ginger is important herb in both Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. It is used in herbal medicine […]
Our digestive system is arguably the most important organ responsible for many key functions in the body. From producing inflammation/allergy responses to processing key neurotransmitters like serotonin, the digestive process, when unbalanced, can cause a myriad of health issues. Luckily, there are a number of herbs that can both keep your digestive system functioning smoothly […]
The Toronto Star recently featured an article about making your own tea blends. We were so humbled that they mentioned our store! So why should you even think about making your own tea blends? Here are a few reasons. #1 — You have a specific action you are trying to accomplish with the herbs. Many […]
Ever wonder why herbs like Sage, Rosemary, Clove, Thyme, and Oregano are known as ‘culinary spices’? It’s not because they’re divinely tasty. In fact, it’s likely the arrow goes the other way: we find them tasty because, over time (thyme), we sagely discovered that these herbs are potent anti-microbials. Imagine you’ve just killed and cleaned […]
The process below can be used for preparing any formula. It can provide good justification as to why it makes sense to have some guidance, through a herbalist or health practitioner, when making a botanical tincture. A health practitioner or herbalist will be really helpful with herb selection and dosing, which are of extreme importance […]
Synergy means the cooperation of two parts to cause an outcome greater than the sum of their separate effects. In botanical medicine, this means combining 2 or more herbs to get a stronger tincture. Synergy is hard to reconcile with evidence-based medicine. Some practitioners use herbs at doses lower than recommended based on therapeutic range. […]
