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Simple Alchemy Insights - Passionflower

Passionflower ( Passiflora incarnata ) is one of those rare botanicals that feels both mystical and deeply practical. With its intricate, otherworldly blooms and long-standing place in traditional herbal practices, it has become a staple for those seeking gentle, plant-based support for relaxation and rest. A Brief History Passionflower is native to the southeastern United States and parts of Central and South America. Indigenous peoples, including the Cherokee and other Native American tribes,

16 Feb 2026comments (0)

Simple Alchemy Insights - White Willow Bark

Salix alba is a medium to large deciduous tree belonging to the Saliaceae family. This tree is fast-growing but relatively short-lived, reaching heights of 10 30 meters with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. It often has an irregular, leaning crown. The bark is grey-brown and becomes deeply fissured in older trees, while its shoots tend to be grey-brown to green-brown. White willow bark ( Salix alba ), often called "nature s aspirin," is a natural remedy rich in salicin, historically used to ea

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Simple Alchemy Insights - Siberian Ginseng

Simple Alchemy Insights Siberian Ginseng Eleutherococcus, also known as eleuthero or Siberian ginseng, grows in mountain forests and is native to eastern Asia including China, Japan, and Russia. Traditional Chinese Medicine has used eleutherococcus for reducing lethargy, fatigue, and low stamina as well as increasing endurance and resilience to environmental stresses. It aids recovery from strenuous exercise and extreme mental exertion. Its adaptogenic qualities make it extremely useful for thos

16 Aug 2024comments (0)

Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is a plant with powerful medicinal properties that can be used in a variety of ways. Hamamelis virginiana - a type of shrub native to North America - is most commonly used in folk medicine. The leaves and bark are made into teas and ointments and is widely known for its ability to ease inflammation and soothe sensitive skin.

16 May 2023comments (0)

Growing Your Own Herb Garden

Having an herb garden can be so rewarding. As you spend time with the plants you start to feel like you are participating in a sacred relationship with the land.

17 Apr 2023comments (0)

Calendula

Calendula is a perennial plant in the Aster/Daisy family. It is not originally native to North America but is widely cultivated in flower gardens and is easy to grow. The flowers are yellow or orange and appear year-round in warmer climates.

27 Dec 2022comments (0)

White Pine Needle-One of our most essential natural medicines.

White Pine Needles are one of my favorite plants to make medicine from. They have such a diverse range of benefits that make it an essential part of daily use as well as in the treatment of certain illnesses. For generations, white pine has served as a natural remedy for cough, chest congestion, bronchitis, laryngitis, and other upper respiratory tract infections. It is packed with impressive polyphenols that can help repair damaged skin, decrease fine lines and wrinkles, and steps up the game o

28 Apr 2022comments (0)

Black Seed and SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 has definately caused quite a bit of upheaval in all of our lives. It has outlived it's usefulness so isn't in the spotlight as much as it was but don't think for a minute that it's just gone. That's not how these things work. What we know from published documents from the DOJ is that this "virus" was most likely a bioweapon created in a lab and released on the public. Coronaviruses have been around forever and we know a lot about them but this one is different. Different symptoms and

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