Feb 182 minPlant Profile: Saw PalmettoSaw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is an Arecaceae (palm) family plant whose berries are used widely in herbal medicine. Saw palmetto is...
Sep 23, 20206 minAcne vulgaris & Gender-Affirming Testosterone Use: Addressing Acne With Holistic Skin Care In my practice as a clinical herbalist and holistic health educator, I’ve worked with several clients who have experienced acne after...
Sep 9, 20203 minPlant Profile: Turkey TailsAs we begin the shift into autumn, I’ve been giving more thought to both staying warm and boosting my immune system as we head into...
Jul 15, 20202 minPlant Profile: Anise HyssopThis month’s plant profile highlights another mint-family friend: anise hyssop. Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is an aromatic herb...
May 18, 20204 minStaying Grounded in Turbulent TimesDecember 2019 feels like a lifetime ago. During that dark and snowy time, I started sketching some notes about “turbulent times”,...
Mar 5, 20203 min Plant Profile: Red CloverIt’s not quite spring yet in my neck of the woods, but I’m already dreaming of a beloved Fabaceae (pea and bean) family friend. Red...
Jan 23, 20203 minPlant Profile: MimosaMimosa deserves its nickname as the “tree of collective happiness” as it eases dark depression and despondency. Mimosa’s botanical name...
Dec 21, 20195 minPlant Profile: LavenderFor chronic over-achievers everywhere Lavandula angustifolia This is a love letter to one of my plant friends. This mint-family plant has...
Dec 21, 20193 minThe Microbiome and Mental Wellness"Psychobiotics" is an emerging field of health science, with research suggesting that intestinal microbes play a significant role in...
Dec 21, 20193 minPlant Profile: Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) I quickly learned to identify stinging nettle leaves from accidentally running into their brittle stinging hairs. That burning pain and...