We’re in the midst of summer here in the northern hemisphere. This is the time when a lot of people get affected by the pollens in the air and end…
*A note here on depression: Therapies to treat mental illness are highly individualized; each person and situation is unique. People typically need therapeutic treatment beyond herbalism: this might include acupuncture,…
One of the world’s most ancient trees, Ginkgo biloba is considered a "living fossil" because it’s been around for nearly 300 million years.[1] Used for centuries, remedies from Ginkgo are…
By Dr Renita D’SouzaPat shak is an important source of jute fiber. It is used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Traditionally jute mallow is used as a remedy in…
By Maryann Readal The Herb Society of America’s Herb of the Month for August is the makrut lime, Citrus hystrix, a member of the Rutaceae family. This lime is also…
Growing your own herbs is a time-tested way to deepen your relationship with the plants in your apothecary. I’ll never forget the first time I brushed against sage (Salvia officinalis)…
Posted on March 20, 2019 by greenpath 1 Comment I have loved trees since I was a small girl, sitting high among their branches, making “soup” out of their spring…
by Nikki Paxton"To live cohesively is almost a fantasy, we ought to know it starts with humbling our egos." - NahkoWhen I began my venture into herbalism, I thought I knew…
Each year, detoxing is one of the first things on my list. As I make my list, I have learned the hard way that there are 2 organs that are…
At WishGarden all of our herbs are either organic or wildcrafted. Today, most people are familiar with organic and how this is different from conventionally grown. But what is wildcrafting…