GUEST POST ALERT!  The following blog was written by one of my 2022 apprentices who runs her own “herb nerd” website, Redheaded Herbalist. Kim is also our very own CMHS...

What do dandelion, burdock, chicory and garlic have in common? They all contain inulin. Inulin is a naturally occurring polysaccharide made up of chains of fructose molecules that are not...

Rose hips have been used in cooking for centuries to bring a sweetness from the field into the kitchen, while they are available. Rose hips mainly consist of flavonoids, sugars...

This morning I awoke to a grey, drizzly morning here in the beautiful  Pacific Northwest where I live. This marks a vast change from the hot, arid, and even smokey...

Yesterday my husband and I hiked a peaceful trail on the Washington Coast. Tall hemlock and Sitka spruce towered overhead, providing protection from the drizzle. The needles they have shed...

Stuffy noses are no fun! An all natural vapor rub can open the breathing passages, soothe the tissues, and bring relief to otherwise uncomfortable situations. The first time I had...

Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale Digestive bitter | Cellular Chaperone | Nutrient Dense Dandelions are everywhere! And we are thankful for that. Weeds tend to show up where they are most needed,...

There are many more benefits to foraging plants in the wild than just the medicine they bring to us. Before we pick our first plant, we are brought into the...

Hugelkultur Gardening Victory gardening seems to be on the upswing as people turn their attention to growing food in these uncertain times. I’m a big fan of gardening in hugelkultur...

The leaves of salal contain several phenolic acids including tannic and gallic acids. They dry out congested tissue. Think of a sponge – when we squeeze a sponge, water comes...

Tips for cleaning your home, naturally! Cleaning your home with DIY natural cleaners is not only environmentally and personally friendly, but these cleaners are cheaper than store bought products to...

Winter can be harsh on the respiratory system. Everywhere we go, we hear people coughing! We need relief and we need it now! Respiratory Support Recipes   Herbal Cough &...

What better herb to say warmth in the cold of winter than ginger? Not only does this root quell nausea, but it’s nutritional to boot! Candied Ginger 1 2 3...

Incense In all cultures throughout the world, incense has been used for millenia to cleanse the air of disease, create sacred space, evoke memories and emotions. Incense can reduce tension...

Hello friends and happy holidays! Whether it‘s time with friends, family, or starting new traditions, this time of year means gathering together and eating savory food! I’ve put together a...