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Pondering herbs, the medicine of place, and being friends with plants. From the perspective of a zone 8 herbalist, gardener, and natural skincare maker.

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Tag: st. johnswort

Transparent teapot and a cup of calendula tea on a wooden table

Surviving the change of season

Change of season is a time many people get sick, so it’s a good idea to keep a couple go-to remedies on hand. Calendula and St. Johnswort are helpful for many different complaints, including cold and flu...

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Tags: calendula, elderberry, herbal baths, herbs, kitchen medicine, recipes, st. johnswort
fresh bright yellow st. johnsort flowers with red oil made from them

St. Johnswort. What’s in a name?

Did you ever wonder how St. Johnswort, so closely associated with Summer Solstice, witches, and magic, got a Christian saint's name?

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Tags: herbs, st. johnswort