The Herb Journal

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...

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...

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,...

This post shares a delicious recipe for Superberry Chia Pudding featuring Eclectic Herb’s Nutrigenomic Superberry powder—a blend of freeze-dried, antioxidant-rich berries like aronia, acai, and cranberry. Alongside the recipe, you’ll...

At Eclectic Herb, Earth Day is more than a date—it’s a daily practice. From being Oregon’s first certified organic herb farm to pioneering freeze-dried herbal remedies, we’re committed to sustainability...

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...

This blog offers a virtual tour of the Eclectic Institute Library, a private collection curated by Chris Alstat in memory of her late husband, Dr. Ed Alstat. The library preserves...

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...

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...

Discover the power of freeze-drying herbs in this beginner-friendly guide. Learn how to preserve color, aroma, and up to 97% of nutrients with step-by-step instructions, comparisons to air-drying, and expert...

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...

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...