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The Poisonous Path: Wolfsbane

The Poisonous Path: Wolfsbane

Even though herbs are thought of as more of a traditional medicine by western standards, plants have always been the healers of this world. Every living species and every diseased...
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Welcoming in the New Year with Herbalist Amanda Furbee

Welcoming in the New Year with Herbalist Amanda Furbee

Hellllllo, 2022! Like many, I am ready for a fresh start. To clear the slate and to start dreaming about all the wonderful potential that the New Year brings. I...
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Make Your Own: Nourishing Balancer Spritzer Mocktail

Make Your Own: Nourishing Balancer Spritzer Mocktail

As you’re planning your detox regime for January this year, I thought I would share one of my favorite ways to incorporate our Nourishing Balancer Tea blend into a tasty...
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Herb of the Month: Schisandra Berry

Herb of the Month: Schisandra Berry

Welcome to the New Year! Is it just me or is everyone feeling like they need a little extra support after adapting to this winter season? I’m ready for bed...
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The Poisonous Path: Mistletoe

The Poisonous Path: Mistletoe

The use of poisonous plants within medicinal and spiritual practices can be found across all cultures and within many traditions. Herbs such as belladonna, hemlock, mistletoe, mandrake, and wolfsbane are...
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Hot Yoga: Self Care Practices with Herbalist Amanda Furbee

Hot Yoga: Self Care Practices with Herbalist Amanda Furbee

Here we are in the last month of 2021. Can you believe it? I truly feel like every year gets faster. What did you challenge yourself with this year? What...
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Make Your Own: Medicinal Hot Cacao

Make Your Own: Medicinal Hot Cacao

Everyone loves a cup of hot chocolate! Even Santa! Our twist at The Herb Shoppe is our Hot Cacao Mushroom blend. Enjoy it hot or cold, or even in your...
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Herb of the Month: Western Red Cedar with Herbalist Cara Green

Herb of the Month: Western Red Cedar with Herbalist Cara Green

Oh, the ancient Western Red Cedar! Western Red Cedar, or Thuja Plicata, is an evergreen coniferous tree that is native to North America and a defining landmark of the Pacific Northwest. This tree...
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The Poisonous Path: Lobelia

The Poisonous Path: Lobelia

The Poisonous Path As herbalists, we often find ourselves pleasantly lost in research with so many different paths and schools of thought coming together to talk about Medicinal Plants. It’s...
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Early To Bed: Self Care with Herbalist Amanda Furbee

Early To Bed: Self Care with Herbalist Amanda Furbee

As we approach the closing of 2021, there are still a few months full of self growth challenges in store. With each month’s goals to push myself, I am learning...
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Make Your Own: Pumpkin Pie Mocktail

Make Your Own: Pumpkin Pie Mocktail

Pumpkin is one of my all time favorites to work with. Not only do we get the excuse to be creative, by carving out our best ghost or ghoul, but...
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Herb of the Month: Gentian Root (with Bitters Recipe!)

Herb of the Month: Gentian Root (with Bitters Recipe!)

This month, we are focusing on the digestive system here at The Herb Shoppe. You might think to yourself, “why is it so important for us to take care of...
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