by Lizbeth Russell | Aug 25, 2022 | Education, Herbal Insights, Nature Connections, Uncategorized, Wellness
Herbal Spotlight: Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) You know that Autumn is just around the corner when you see the goldenrod starting to bloom. The days are hot and lazy, the nights are getting cooler, and school is just around the corner. Goldenrod (Solidago...
by Lizbeth Russell | Apr 17, 2022 | Education, Herbal Insights, Nature Connections, Uncategorized, Wellness
As spring begins and the forsythia blooms, we begin to see our landscape get green and vibrant again. This is when many begin to clean up their yards and plan how to get rid of the “weeds.” STOP! Before you clear out the weeds, consider that there is health value in...
by Lizbeth Russell | Jun 29, 2020 | 5 Things, Herbal Insights, Uncategorized, Wellness
What if I told you everything is energy? And that energy of the correct vibration can help your body balance and impact your life in a positive way? Flower essences are where science and healing meet. Have you ever heard of flower essences? You may have heard of...
by Lizbeth Russell | Jun 14, 2020 | Herbal Insights, Uncategorized, Wellness
HERB NAME: Bishop’s Weed (Aegopodium podagraria) is a member of the Apiaceae family, and is a distant cousin of carrots. COMMON NAME: Bishopweed, Goutweed, Bishop’s goutweed, Ground Elder, Herb Gerard, Snow on the Mountain (the variegated form). It is...
by Lizbeth Russell | May 3, 2020 | Herbal Insights, Uncategorized
HERB NAME: Violet Viola sororia is a lavendor colored spring flower with 5 petals and heart-shaped leaves. Violet leaves are best picked when young and small, however, be careful to leave the roots undisturbed to help maintain the health of the plant, which spreads...
by Lizbeth Russell | Apr 5, 2020 | Herbal Insights, Uncategorized, Wellness
HERB NAME: Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is a member of the Theaceae family. In truth, green, white, and black teas are simply differently processed leaves from the same plant. Red tea, however, often comes from the Aspalathus linearis plant, commonly...
