The Cyclical Nature of Making Herbal Medicine: A Focus on Passionflower
The cyclical nature of plants is part of what I love about gardening and observing nature. These cycles provide a structure to the world tha
Joe Pye Weed: An Important Plant with Many Names
Joe Pye Weed is in its full glory right now. It is tall, covered in showy purple flowers, and there are always butterflies flitting about...
Do Herbs Really Work?
As I watch the Senna plant in my garden start to flower, I am reminded of a question I am sometimes asked. The question is, “Do herbs...
Making St. John's Wort Oil
The St. John’s Wort in my garden has been flowering for several weeks and is now at its peak during the days surrounding the summer...
4 Common Mistakes People with IC/BPS Make When Trying Herbs
I hear from a lot of my clients who have Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome that they feel like they have tried everything,...
What Does an Invasive Plant Have in Common with a Chronic Health Condition?
How do you know when to go it alone, and when to seek help? I have a situation in my garden that provides the perfect example. Several...
Herbs That I Don’t Travel Without, Part 2: My Personal Experience with Passionflower
A very specific “passionflower moment” is when one really needs to sleep, but the mind just won’t shut down.
Herbs That I Don't Travel Without, Part 1: My Personal Experience with Echinacea
If I had only one herb to take with me when I’m traveling in my first aid kit, this would be it. I know you have heard of Echinacea and...
Beyond Kegals: How to Work with Herbs if You Have Incontinence and IC
When Kegals Help and When They Don’t When someone is having problems with bladder control, the first intervention recommended is usually...
Does Plantain Really Work?
I was recently doing some weeding in an area that I knew had poison ivy. I am allergic to poison ivy, but I don’t shy away from pulling...