The Herb Journal
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Herbal Zodiac: Sagittarius's Botanical Allies
This blog explores the expansive, adventurous spirit of Sagittarius season through the lens of herbal astrology. Featuring Rosemary as the guiding herb, with Turmeric, Garlic, and Aronia as supporting allies,...
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Energetics and the Deep Healing Power of Herbal Roots
This fall wellness guide explores the energetics of autumn and the deep strength of root medicine. Featuring burdock, echinacea, dandelion, and valerian, the article highlights how these grounding roots support...
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Your November Herbal Cabinet: 5 Herbs for the Season
This November guide highlights five essential herbs—cranberry, elderberry, ginger, rosemary, and echinacea—that support immune resilience, digestive comfort, and seasonal mood balance. Rooted in late-autumn practices and grounded herbal wisdom, it...
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Herb of the Month: Black Walnut for Purification and Balance
This month’s Herb of the Month features Black Walnut a powerful herb known for its cleansing, balancing, and restorative qualities. Native to North America, Black Walnut has been used for...
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Herbal Zodiac: Scorpio's Botanical Allies
This blog explores the emotionally intense and transformative energy of Scorpio season, featuring Black Cohosh as the guiding herb. Supporting herbs—Garlic, Bloodroot, and Bladderwrack—help clear emotional stagnation, protect energetic boundaries,...
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Herbs to Lift Your Mood in the Darker Months
As the days grow shorter and light begins to fade, our bodies naturally turn inward, seeking warmth and balance. This piece explores how herbs like St. John’s Wort and Lemon...
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Best Herbs for Fall: What to Harvest & Use
Discover the best herbs for fall wellness—Echinacea, Elderberry, Burdock, and Hawthorn. Strengthen immunity, nourish deeply, and connect with the rhythm of the season through roots and berries that ground and...
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Herb of the Month: Hops for Rest & Relaxation
his month’s Herb of the Month is hops, a plant best known for beer brewing but long valued as a plant ally. We share the story of our first-ever harvest...
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Herbal Zodiac: Libra's Botanical Allies
This blog explores the harmonious, beauty-loving energy of Libra season through the lens of herbal support. Featuring Milky Oats as the main herb, with Feverfew, Goldenseal, and Celandine as supporting...
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Back to School Immunity: Herbal Support for Kids
As kids head back to school, their immune systems face new challenges. Gentle, kid-safe herbs like Echinacea, Elderberry, and Larix can help build resilience, while Eclectic’s trusted formulas—Kid’s Herbal Biotic...
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Herb of the Month: Goldenseal – The Golden Healer
Goldenseal, long known as the “golden healer,” has been treasured from Indigenous traditions to Eclectic medicine. In this month’s feature, we explore its rich history, modern benefits, energetics, and sustainability...
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Herbal Zodiac: Virgo's Botanical Allies
This blog explores the grounded, introspective energy of Virgo season and highlights California Poppy as its guiding herb. Supporting allies—Yarrow, Burdock Root, and Astragalus—help soothe the nervous system, support digestion,...