New year, new refreshing herb of the month! Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is milder and sweeter compared to its relative peppermint, which has a higher menthol content and sharper edge to its flavor. This hardy perennial [...]
Dong quai is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae (celery) family that is native to high altitude regions of China and Japan. Angelica sinensis grows in cold, damp areas and produces clusters of small, white [...]
October is a prime time of year to engage in outdoor activities and sports in Moab. Our featured bulk herb this month is not exactly an herb, but it may enhance your physical endurance and [...]
Most people are familiar with dandelion as a weed that grows just about anywhere, but did you know that it’s actually a highly nutritious plant with numerous medicinal benefits?Botanical and Historical BackgroundThis member of the [...]
You may see this month’s herb of the month out in the wild (or even in urban environments) fairly frequently: Mullein! This plant (Verbascum thapsus) is native to northern Africa and many regions in Europe [...]
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a type of fungus that grows mainly on birch trees in cold climates, like those of northern Europe, Siberia, Russia, Canada, and Alaska. It has been used for medicinal purposes for [...]
This month’s featured bulk herb of the month is maca! Sometimes called “Peruvian ginseng,” the ground root of this plant (Lepidium meyenii) has a long history of traditional use as a panacea (a remedy for [...]
You may want to reach for this month’s featured bulk herb of the month, valerian, as the busy season ramps up. Botanical Description Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial plant native to Asia and Europe [...]
This month’s featured bulk herb of the month is one of the most well known in the world: Turmeric! Botanical Description Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an herbaceous perennial member of the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family native [...]
This month’s featured herb of the month is skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), best known as a calming, stress and tension relieving herb. Winter (especially in Moab) can be a wonderful time to ease into slower, more [...]
