Lemon Balm

Fresh lemon balm growing in a garden with vibrant green leaves, a fragrant herb traditionally used to support calm, restful sleep, and emotional well-being.

Lemon balm is one of my favorite herbs to grow and use. From helping light sleepers finally get a restful night’s sleep to supporting emotional well-being, soothing cold sores, and comforting sore mouths, this gentle herb has earned a permanent place in my garden and herbal apothecary. Discover why I reach for lemon balm again and again and how I like to use it both fresh and in herbal preparations.

Nettle for Allergies: The Herbal Secret That Changed My Family’s Spring Allergies

Nettle For Allergies

Nettle for Allergies: The Herbal Secret That Changed My Family’s Spring Every spring, millions of people brace themselves for allergy season. Sneezing, itchy or swollen eyes, runny noses or sinus pressure. For many people, allergy medications feel like the only option. But there is a plant that herbalists have relied on for centuries that may […]

Echinacea – Herbie Freebie

echinacea

Free Echinacea Monograph Quick Echinacea Tidbits! Echinacea angustifolia: the root is used Echinacea purpurea: the above-ground parts are used They work very well combined together and should be tinctured fresh.  It is really far superior if tinctured fresh.  A good quality tincture should make your mouth numb and be very acrid!  One of my favorite […]

Ground Ivy – Creeping Charlie Monograph

Ground Ivy

Did you know that Ground Ivy can clear the fluid in your ears??? The fluid buildup can be from seasonal or food allergies. Remove those and the fluid gets better… but in the mean-time try some Ground Ivy to get the fluid moving out! Enjoy reading about the herb that got me started on my […]