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Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is an Arecaceae (palm) family plant whose berries are used widely in herbal medicine. Saw palmetto is...

In my practice as a clinical herbalist and holistic health educator, I’ve worked with several clients who have experienced acne after...

As 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...

This month’s plant profile highlights another mint-family friend: anise hyssop. Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is an aromatic herb...

December 2019 feels like a lifetime ago. During that dark and snowy time, I started sketching some notes about “turbulent times”,...

It’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...

Mimosa deserves its nickname as the “tree of collective happiness” as it eases dark depression and despondency. Mimosa’s botanical name...

For chronic over-achievers everywhere Lavandula angustifolia This is a love letter to one of my plant friends. This mint-family plant has...

"Psychobiotics" is an emerging field of health science, with research suggesting that intestinal microbes play a significant role in...

I quickly learned to identify stinging nettle leaves from accidentally running into their brittle stinging hairs. That burning pain and...