How to Decrease our Toxic Load in Times of Low Air Quality & Our Daily Lives
This month, environmental conditions in our area inspired me to dive into the topic of toxins and how to help the body clear them. In specific, I am referring to […]
Entries by Katya
Red Clover Herb & Blossoms
This common field plant, Trifolium pratense, is a member of the legume (Fabaceae) family and grows wild and weedy in meadows and roadsides throughout the U.S., where it has been naturalized […]
Marshmallow
Marshmallow – a plant that grows well in wet, marshy areas and is native to salt marshes along the ocean in Europe and western Asia, its Latin name is Althea […]
Schisandra berry
One of my absolute favorite herbs, this flavorful berry has been a lifesaver for me personally, as it excellent for the adrenal glands and the stress response, helping to increase […]
Red Root
It’s interesting how in herbal medicine we sometimes refer to the part of the plant we use medicinally when naming it. Here, I am writing about the herb we call […]
Homemade Gift Ideas – for the Holidays and Beyond
Homemade gifts are a thoughtful way to share natural products and are fun to make! These are some of my favorite, simple recipes that I’ve shared over the years in […]
Herbal Approaches to Stress Relief
When looking at herbal approaches to stress relief, the adrenal glands and the nervous system are the primary systems to support. The adrenal glands are located on top of the […]
Our Favorite Spring Green Herbs Here in the PNW
When wandering through the parks and gardens around Kirkland and the whole Seattle area, you will likely see these plants in the early spring onward, if you know what to […]
Cardamom
Cardamom – this herb is possibly a familiar flavor, due to its use as a spice in Indian chai as well as pastries, particularly from Sweden where this herb is […]
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a very familiar spice/herb to most people. Often, I find that people are surprised to see it in cut bark form for use in a tea, however, as […]