Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer
Maca Powder

Maca Root

Maca Root – Lepidium meyenii Maca Root (Available in capsules and powder) written by Katolen Yardley, MNIIMH – Medical Herbalist Maca Root -Lepidium meyenii- is a root vegetable grown high in the Andean mountains of Peru (up to 7,000 to 11,000 feet),  making it one of the highest altitude growing plant in the world.  Maca’s use dates back to around 3800…
Vitamin E

Therapeutic Benefits of Vitamin E

The Therapeutic Benefits of Vitamin E Written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH ~ Medical Herbalist A powerful antioxidant and used for immune system support, Vitamin E is known for its ability to help prevent degenerative conditions as cancer, cardiovascular disease, anemia, cataracts and some signs of premature aging; while promoting healthy nerves and muscles, speeding the healing of…
sweetgrass braids

Sweetgrass

Organic Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) is one of the most sacred plants of the First Nations people. It is usually braided, dried and burned; and used in the beginning of prayers, rituals, smudging and other ceremonies to attract positive energy, purify a space, bring in good influence, and align in harmony with the earth and…
Vitamin D

Understanding Vitamin D

Understanding Vitamin D… written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist During the winter months of limited sunlight exposure or in the case of individuals who rarely are exposed to sunlight, vitamin D deficiencies may be prevalent. Known as the sunshine vitamin and manufactured on the skin, Vitamin D is converted by the liver to an inactive…