The Herb Journal
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Summer’s Herbal Allies: Cool, Cleanse & Glow
Discover four herbal allies to support your body and mind this summer—beet juice for stamina, celery juice for hydration, calendula for skin and detox, and holy basil for stress relief....
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Herb of the month: St John's Wort for Happiness
This blog explores St. John’s Wort as Eclectic Herb’s featured herb for June, highlighting its traditional midsummer harvest, mood and nerve support, herbal energetics, and planetary associations. Learn how to...
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Herbal Zodiac: Gemini's Botanical Allies
This blog explores the This blog explores Gemini’s curious, quick-thinking nature and introduces four supportive herbs—ginkgo, lemon balm, gotu kola, and eleuthero. Perfect for Geminis or anyone looking to stay...
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Herb of the month: Bladderwrack for Endocrine Support
This month’s featured herb, bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus), is a mineral-rich seaweed long used to support thyroid health, metabolism, and skin vitality. Hand-harvested at peak freshness and freeze-dried to preserve its...
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Mother Herbs: Plants that Symbolize Protection and Love
This Mother’s Day, we explore four herbs that embody maternal energy: Motherwort, Calendula, Lemon Balm, and Hawthorn. Rooted in tradition and rich in healing properties, these plants offer emotional support,...
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Herbal Zodiac: Taurus's Botanical Allies
This blog explores the earthy, sensual energy of Taurus season and introduces four herbal allies—dandelion, rose, milky oats, and hawthorn—that support Taurus traits like grounding, emotional resilience, and nervous system...
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Herb of the month: Nerve Nourishing Oats
This month's featured herb is Green Milky Oats, a gentle yet powerful nervine tonic known for nourishing the nervous system, easing emotional burnout, and restoring resilience. Grown locally and certified...
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The Wild Ones: Herbs to Forage This Spring
This blog explores 8 healing herbs you can forage in spring, including chickweed, cleavers, violet, dandelion, plantain, yarrow, horsetail, and shepherd’s purse. For each plant, we dive into its traditional...
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March Herb of the month - Stinging Nettles
Explore the versatile world of nettles in our comprehensive blog post. Learn the historical context, nutritional benefits, and the unique ways freeze-dried nettles support health beyond their sting. Get practical...
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Stinging Nettle Latte Recipe
Prep time 5 min Cook time 0 min Servings 1 person Category Drink Origin United States Start Your Day with a Nourishing Nettle Latte! A great way to enjoy your...
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Herbal Zodiac: Aries Botanical Allies
This blog explores the energetic essence of Aries season and offers four herbal allies—cayenne, milk thistle, rhodiola, and wormwood—to support Aries’ bold, action-driven nature. It dives into Aries traits, symbolic...
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Herbs for Longevity: Nature’s Key to Vital Aging
Aging gracefully isn’t about reversing time—it’s about staying vibrant, active, and resilient. This article explores five powerful herbs that support longevity and well-being: - Ginkgo Biloba for memory and cognitive...