Vitamin D: Let the Sun In
How Vitamin D Works — and the Herbs That Support Its Absorption Vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin,” is more than just a nutrient—it’s a hormone that influences everything…
Vitamin C : Glow Up From the Inside
How Vitamin C Works — and the Herbs That Help You Absorb It Vitamin C is one of the most essential—and underrated—nutrients for healing, especially in plant-based wellness. Your body…
Balance the Flow
Part 3: Potassium Absorption and the Herbs That Keep You Grounded Potassium might not trend like magnesium or iron, but this mineral is a cornerstone of wellness. It's responsible for…
Iron: Plant-Powered, But Blocked?
How Tea, Tannins, and Tradition Impact Iron Absorption We often celebrate greens, roots, and seeds in plant-based diets for their iron content—but what if some of our habits are quietly…
Beyond Sleep: The Eight Types of Rest Your Body and Spirit Crave
When we think of rest, most of us default to sleep. But what if I told you that even after a full night’s rest, your body can still feel tired?…
The Materia Medica of Bay Bean
Names: Bay Bean, Beach-bean, Jack-bean, Maunaloa, Puakauhi, Wonderbean, and Friol de Playa, Mackenzie bean. Kijimanu, Canavalia rosea, C. maritima, Pataning dagat Botanical Family: Fabaceae, aka the pea/legume family Parts Used:…
The Materia Medica of Ackee
Names: Ackee, Ackée, Akee, Akée, Aki, Akí, Anjye, Arbre Fricasse, Arbre à Fricassée, Blighia sapida, Cupania sapida, Daki, Ishin, Jakí, Kaha, Ris de Veau, Seso Vegetal. ***Do you know this…
Raquel’s Rising Ritual
For a long time folks have been asking me about my morning routine. Well the day has finally come, the day that I
The Materia Medica Of Bay Laurel
Names & Personality: Bay leaf, Sweet Bay, Grecian Laurel, Laurel Nobilis, Gjethe dafine. A simple looking tree with leaves that’ll spice up your life. Botanical Family: Laurels Parts Used: Leaves:…
The Materia Medica Of Yarrow
Names & Personality: Yarrow, like Venus, is a beautiful flower of many names. Also known as achillea, bloodwort, carpenter's weed, devil's nettle, nosebleed, old man's pepper, staunch weed, thousand-leaf, woundwort,…