*Real* Marshmallow Root Marshmallows
GUEST POST ALERT!Β 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...
Inulin – More Than Just Dietary Fiber
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 Hip Recipes
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...
Ancestral Mugwort
This morning I awoke to a grey, drizzly morning here in the beautifulΒ Pacific Northwest where I live. This marks a vast change from the hot, arid, and even smokey...
Veriditas ~ The Lush Vitality of Plants
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...
Breathe Easy Homemade Vapor Rub Recipe!
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...
The Wonderful World of Dandelions
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,...
Foraging a Connection with Nature
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
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...
Intro to Salal (Gaultheria shallon)
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...
DIY Natural Household Cleaners
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...
Herbal Respiratory Support
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 &...
Candied Ginger
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...
Natural Incense
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...
Quinoa, Veggie & Herb Stuffed Pumpkin
Hello friends and happy holidays! Whether itβs time with friends, family, or starting new traditions, this time of year means gathering together and eating savory food! I’ve put together a...