The Herb Journal

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...

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...

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...

Spring brings renewal, but also seasonal challenges. This article explores powerful botanical allies like nettles, elderflower, horseradish, and larix, traditionally used for sinus and respiratory support. Learn how these herbs...

This article explores the rich history, folklore, and powerful benefits of hawthorn, a revered heart-supporting herb. From its role in cardiovascular health—promoting circulation, strengthening the heart, and maintaining balanced blood...

Make this Heart-Shaped Apple & Beet Galette for a naturally pink, nutrient-rich twist on a classic dessert! Featuring freeze-dried beet powder in the flaky pastry and warm spiced apples, this...

Ed Alstat’s journey from pharmacist to naturopath led him to revolutionize herbal medicine by founding Eclectic Herb in 1982. Disillusioned with conventional pharmaceuticals, he embraced the healing power of whole...

In this post, we talk about Ginger including the history, benefits, energetics as well introduce some Ginger recipes with a Japanese twist.