The Herb Journal

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

This Herb of the Month feature highlights Holy Basil (Tulsi), a sacred adaptogen revered for calming the mind, uplifting the spirit, and supporting the body’s resilience to stress. The article...

Travel can uplift the spirit—but it often unravels the body. In this post, I share the 4 herbal formulas I always pack for immune strength, digestive support, jet lag recovery,...

This blog explores the vibrant, heart-centered energy of Leo season and introduces four supportive herbs—calendula, holy basil (tulsi), saffron, and ginger. These herbs nourish the heart, uplift the spirit, support...

This blog explores the healing magic of Calendula, a sun-loving herb known for its skin-soothing and lymph-supporting properties. You'll learn about its rich history, traditional and modern uses, energetic qualities,...