My French press is the most versatile and valuable tool in my home apothecary.  While traditionally used for coffee or tea, the design of the French press makes it ideal for herbal preparations such as infusions and decoctions.

Flower essences are liquids infused with the vibrational energy of flowers, used as a form of alternative medicine to address emotional and mental wellness.

There’s nothing more I want for my father than good health in his elder years.  When he came to visit earlier this month, I prepared a tonic just for him.  It contained a blend of beets, ginger, nettles, and molasses.

As I held the bottle in my hands, my mind started running through all the possible herbs I could gently infuse in the fruity beverage.  I settled on rose and rosemary.

Flower Essences, along with lots of love, patience, and some basic training, helped my dog Leo become more confident, outgoing, and calm.

Thyme is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory.  It’s my favorite go to herb when I’m trying to protect our dog Leo from catching doggy kooties (j/k) when going to daycare or the dog park.

Dogs are exposed to environmental toxins in many of the same ways humans are—but they’re often more vulnerable because of their behaviors and physiology.

My dog and I both use milk thistle for liver support. I keep him on a maintenance dose of milk thistle because dogs are exposed to a variety of environmental toxins every day.

Oat (Avena sativa) is considered both a grain and an herb, depending on how it’s used and in what context.

Ginger has natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help reduce pain from arthritis and support overall immune function.

Mullien is an herb that is famous for it’s respiratory uses, but it is actually a very good anti-spasmotic for smooth muscle tissue.

Hemp protein also offers healthy fats, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, along with essential minerals like magnesium, iron, and zinc.

Purslane is high in Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), which is rare in leafy greens, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, and antioxidants like betalains and glutathione.

Catmint (Nepeta faassenii) grows abundantly outside our front door every summer.