Valerian! Well known, well loved or well hated! Did you know that abut 1-2% of the population gets hyperactive on Valerian? It’s true. Another fun fact is that some felines LOVE Valerian root just as much as Catnip. Except if you have a weirdo cat like I do who likes NOTHING. My favorite way to […]
Author: Jupiter's Labyrinth
Mini Herb Profile | Arctium lappa | Burdock
Oh, Burdock how I love thee. A much less bitter root than Dandelion, Burdock is another medicine that helps to support our liver. And who’s liver doesn’t need a little extra love? I’ll tell you, no one! 🙂 Not only does Burdock root (that’s the part I use the most…) help the liver, it also […]
Stress, Tension & Anxiety, OH MY!
A question I received this month: “I have adrenal fatigue and anxiety attacks and would like to avoid pharmaceuticals to manage them… what can I do to alternatively?” Such an awesome and important question, one that plagues many… Thank you for asking! Firstly, congratulations on not wanting to jump the gun and go straight to […]
Listening To Signs & Surrendering
If there’s one thing I’ve learned time and time again in the (almost!!) 36 years on this planet, it’s this: The Only Constant In Life, Is Change. Well, That And: Live For This Moment Because We Aren’t Promised A Tomorrow… Do What You Love & What Fills Your Spirit No Matter What… The Only Thing […]
Everybody Gets Sick Sometimes
We work ourselves ragged, we stop making time for self care, start eating on the go, our schedules are filled to the brim and we don’t make time to stop, reset, regroup. Â In our downtime with our families or friends we start “indulging” more as a “treat” or “reward”, because “Hey, I’ve been working hard! […]
Saturn- Satan- The Malefic Planet
Sounds scary doesn’t it? Well Saturn is a bit scary, well a lot scary, if you ignore it’s lessons. In a nutshell, Saturn rules deep committed self discipline. It shows us our darkness and pushes us to want to give up in life, but doing so will make Saturn’s influence even more harsh. To persevere […]
Why I’m NOT An Allopathic Herbalist
Typically when we hear the word “allopathic” we think of western medical doctors. But if we’re being honest any health and wellness practitioner of any background can treat their clients allopathically. A chiropractor who has you coming in every week for an adjustment but doesn’t show you any exercises or postures to practice at home […]
When The Message Is STOP.
It can be so damn hard to stop. Stop working so hard, so much, stop rushing, stop being obsessed with our “to do” lists and what we still haven’t accomplished, running around with kids, friends, family, “obligations”and other things in our lives that just have us going at full speed ahead, non-stop, wishing there […]
Foxglove
This is my herbal oracle. A work in progress. I’ve had this idea for many years and have slowly been doing the work to make it happen! Ahhh, but such a long process. And well, I’m kind of perfectionist sometimes… so. This is at least a phase I’ll share with you here along the way […]
Elderberry & Friends
Herbal syrups are really just super duper potent teas with sweetener added. Traditionally white sugar is used which is what gives syrups the thick viscous consistency  that you find with ordinary cough and cold syrups.   I prefer to keep as much sugar out of the picture as possible, as all forms of sugar invite inflammation […]