At the Vancouver Island Herb Gathering back in June, it was an absolute pleasure for the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations to formally honour our Elder Herbalists in…
What are Essential Oils What are Essential Oils? Essential oils are highly concentrated organic compounds that are extracted from various plant parts, including flowers, trees, herbs, spices. Essential oil compounds are found in the leaves, wood, resin, fruit, flower blossoms, roots and buds of the plant. The term aromatherapy has been in use since the early twentieth…
The theme of the first Kootenay Herb Conference was “Herbs: The Medicine of the People.” A weekend of celebrating the centuries-old tradition of using ‘herbs in food and…
The Herbal del Rei or Herbolari del Rei in Spanish, is a stunning gem of a herb shop found hidden in the stone side streets of the ancient Gothic district of…
One of the things I love most about travelling is the opportunity to check out herbal medicine shops and products in other countries – especially the old herbal…
Home Remedies: Scented Herb Pillows Herb Pillows Sachets filled with medicinal herbs add a subtle scent to a room and more importantly, many aromatic herbs are gently calming and sleep inducing, ideal to place by a pillow at night for a deeper sleep. Any aromatic herbs with nervine or relaxant properties can be used in…
With the New Year right around the corner- jump start your health goals by incorporating new lifestyle tips and routines into your new year!!
Health Risks of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) GMO Health Risks: Dr Thierry Vrain “Dr. Thierry Vrain, formerly Head of Biotechnology at Agriculture Canada’s Summerland Research Station, was once a supporter of GMO. He has in the last 10 years changed his position after paying attention to the flow of published studies coming from Europe…