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St John's Wort and Depression

St John’s Wort & Depression

I love this bright, cheery little flower – coming to full bloom at the height of the summer when days are the longest. It’s almost as if it blooms just in time to capture the power of long sunlit days and store it in its leaves and flowers for us to use in times of […]

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North Stars of Herbal Medicine

Simple truths when the Sea is Rough

No matter where I’ve been in the world I can look up in the night sky and find a few familiar spots of light. Sometimes they were in different parts of the sky than I was used to, maybe they came up earlier or later- but the stars are always there: offering illumination, familiarity and direction.
Herbal Medicine is also guided by simple unchanging truths.

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The Power of Calm – Reishi

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum or Lingzhi) is the most widely used and studied herb in the world. Treasured for its immune boosting and calming effects. Because of its many benefits, recorded over thousands of years of traditional use and now being substantiated in modern research, it’s an herb that deserves praise. There are current studies

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Saffron - for depression and PMS

The many benefits of Saffron

Saffron has proven benefits for depression, PMS, Alzheimer’s disease. our society is just beginning to have more meaningful conversations around removing the stigma around mental health. Its also important to start talking about the many many resources available to help. Since you’re here – It’s pretty likely you are interested in many of the natural

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