Crataegus species, a.k.a. Mayhaw and Thornapple. Hawthorn loves the heart. It lowers high blood pressure and raises low blood pressure. Hawthorn,...
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Learn MoreLavendula species or (L. angustifolia, L. vera, L. officinalis) – Mint family a.k.a.: common lavender, true lavender, English lavender Swooning...
Learn MoreWhen you need a good hug, reach for Motherwort. In the line-up of heart-healing herbs, Motherwort is one of The...
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Learn MoreMalus domestica/sylvestrus a.k.a.: Fruit of the Gods, Fruit of the Underworld, The Silver Bough Although apple is familiar as food...
Learn MoreMelissa Officinalis, a. k. a. Sweet Melissa, Balm Like most other members of the Mint Family, lemon balm is durable....
Learn MoreUsnea (Usnea hirta and others) is a common, charismatic lichen found in Cascadia as well as many other forests across...
Learn MoreMelaleuca alternifolia a.k.a.: Tea Tree, Ti Tree, Narrow-leafed Paperbark Tea Tree is a gift from Australia. It grows as a...
Learn MoreA warm cup of Joe in the morning is not usually sipped with herbal medicine in mind, but no one...
Learn MoreCannabis (C. sativa, C. indica, C. ruderalis) – Cannabis family a.k.a.: marijuana, hemp, ganja, charas, quinbu, koaba, q’neh bosm, kannabos,...
Learn MoreBerberis (or Mahonia) aquafolium (B. repens or nervosa species also used), a.k.a. Oregon Mountain Grape, Holly-leaved Barberry Oregon grape earned its...
Learn MoreLilac shrubs have always been one of my favorite signs of spring. Growing up in Eastern Oregon we wouldn’t see...
Learn MorePedicularis densiflora (Warrior's Plume) is known for her uses as a powerful skeletal muscle relaxant, as well as her support...
Learn MoreFungi are more closely related to us than they are to plants. This means their physiology has distinct therapeutic potential,...
Learn MoreChaparral, Creosote Bush, La Gobernadora, Hedionillo…the many names of the wonder plant I mostly call Chaparral. Each names refers to...
Learn MoreFragaria vesca, a. k. a. Wild Strawberry, Woodland Strawberry Nothing says summer like a ripening field of strawberries. The tingly...
Learn MoreAchillea millefolium Yarrow is nature’s bandage. Since yarrow grows in every vacant lot, abandoned field and rocky wayside, it’s clear...
Learn MoreHypericum perforatum, Hypericaceae family a.k.a.: Klamath weed, Goat’s weed, Qian Ceng Lou, Fuga Daenomun Most people think of Saint John’s...
Learn MoreStellaria media, a. k. a. Starwort or Common Chickweed I am always delighted to see chickweed emerging from a layer...
Learn MoreSambuccus nigra, a. k. a. Black Elderberry, Blue Elderberry Elder was called the “country people’s medicine chest.” Elder keeps viruses...
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