The Herb Journal

Calendula is a gentle yet powerful herb traditionally used to support lymphatic flow, skin health, and natural detoxification. This article explores how calendula works within the body, why lymphatic health...

This article explores the benefits of celery juice for digestion, hydration, energy, and overall wellness. Learn how this simple daily ritual supports the body’s natural balance and how to incorporate...

Heart health in herbal tradition is rooted in relationship and long-term care. This piece looks at hawthorn, garlic, and beets—plants long associated with circulation and cardiovascular wellbeing—and how both traditional...

his simple beet latte is a grounding, elegant drink made with beet powder, nut milk, cardamom, and honey. Easy to prepare and beautiful in a cup, it’s a nourishing February...

This article explores the overlooked history of Black physicians educated at the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, one of the few medical schools in the 19th and early 20th centuries...

Nettles for Aquarius season astro-herbalism podcast covering freeze-dried herbs for allergy support, nervous system nourishment, and foraging tips.

Rooted in the Land: Our Wildcrafting Ethos explores a thoughtful, relationship-based approach to harvesting medicinal plants from the wild. Grounded in abundance, ecological awareness, and long-term stewardship, this article explains...

Hawthorn of the Pacific Northwest is a time-honored heart herb valued for its gentle, long-term support of cardiovascular health and emotional resilience. Growing abundantly across the region in both native...

This article is a storytelling tribute to Ed Alstat—herbalist, grower, and visionary—whose deep love of plants shaped a life of purpose and stewardship. Through the herbs that meant the most...

This blog explores the innovative, future-focused energy of Aquarius season through herbal allies that support clarity, nervous system balance, and grounded vision. Featuring Nettles as the main herb, with Bilberry,...

In this post, we step inside the Eclectic Library to explore the herbs we return to—hawthorn, elder, and rosemary—and the reasons they have endured for centuries. Through vintage texts and...

Gut health influences far more than digestion. This article explores how the gut acts as a boundary, immune system, and communication hub with the brain, and how traditional herbs like...