Rooted Twice: Bridging Ancestral Heritage and the Minnesota Soil
There's a shift in the herbalism world that feels deeply personal. People aren't just looking for "natural alternatives" anymore; they’re looking for themselves. People are...
Henbane: Yeah, Just Don’t
Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a deadly poison. I am writing this post because I get...
Greater Burdock: The Liver’s Favorite “Weed”
Whether you call it Burdock, Gobo, or "that plant with the sticky burrs," Greater Burdock (Arctium lappa) is an essential tool for anyone interested in...
Herb Spotlight: Goldenrod
Poor Goldenrod (Solidago spp.). It spends every fall being blamed for hay fever, while Ragweed—the real culprit—hides in the shadows. But if you look past...
Frankincense: The Ancient Resin That’s More Than Just a Christmas Gift
When we think of Frankincense (Boswellia serrata), our minds usually go straight to the Nativity story. It was one of the original Christmas gifts brought...
Evening Primrose: Root to Flower, Head to Toe
If you are looking for an herb that is incredibly generous, providing nourishment and medicine from its root to its bloom, look no further than...
When Cough Syrups Fail, Elecampane Succeeds
The main ingredient the FDA used to approve for decades for coughs and colds has been widely pulled for not being proven effective. That’s why...
Echinacea: When To Use It, How To Use It, and Why You Must Stop Taking It
When that first scratchy feeling hits the back of your throat, or you feel the deep fatigue of an incoming cold, there is one herb...
Dill is Your Gut’s Best Friend
When you think of Dill (Anethum graveolens), your mind probably goes straight to that satisfying crunch of a kosher dill pickle or maybe a sprinkle...
Crushing Your Health Goals with Flax
Common Flax, or Linseed (Linum usitatissimum), isn't one of those fancy, esoteric herbs you have to hunt down; it’s a tiny seed that helps with...