Real Herbal Healthcare
Vibrant Violet Soup
Looking for something to do with all those violet greens you just weeded out of your garden bed? Try this creamy summer soup, equally good hot as it is cold....
Cordially Yours: Elderflower Cordial
In early summer, when the roadsides are covered in masses of this plumy whiteness…oh, what’s an herbalist to do? Make elderflower cordial, of course! This sweet, citrusy, and very floral...
Experimenting With Syrups
What could be more evocative of the summer than a light and sweet, floral and fragrant drizzle of a fresh blossom syrup on your morning oatmeal or in your evening...
Love of Nettles
by Corinna Wood My early love affair with herbs – which led to my life’s work -- started with nettles. I’ve heard similar stories from other herbalists: one special plant...
Aller-Alert: Support in Season
We all know it’s coming – some of us may already be in the thick of it. The wheezing and sneezing, the bleary eyes, the runny nose, the throbbing temples, the ugh,...
Reciprocal Wildcrafting: Unexpected Gifts of the Forest
While walking in the forest recently with the kids, we found several of Earth’s bountiful treasures: whimsical witch hazel flower and a few lucky buckeye (Aesculus spp.) pictured here. We see the remains of summer’s leftover reishi (Ganoderma spp.) and lingering dried oyster mushrooms, along with so many other green and brown gifts of the forest.
Wild Cherry Bark Syrup!
Our new Wild Cherry Bark Syrup supports healthy respiratory function and is just the thing for soothing the rasp, tickle, or wheeze of seasonal immune threats. We tested several formulas...
Spring Chickweed Pesto
The spring greens are sprouting up all over the place and chickweed is one of our favorites. It is infiltrated with minerals and nutrients, including Vitamins B-1, B-2, and C. With...
Herbs: Short vs. Long Term Use
Herbs are used in two distinct ways. One is in acute situations, providing ease for things like an upset tummy or menstrual cramps. The other is to nourish and regulate organs and systems, revitalizing the body’s own ability to maintain overall good health.
Why It Matters Who Makes Your Herbal Products: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Red Moon Herbs!
Our focus on fresh, local, abundant plant material continues to set Red Moon Herbs apart, and while we’ve always been local, today we are even more so. When Red Moon Herbs moved to Earthaven Ecovillage 12 years ago, we actively encouraged and cultivated those previously wildcrafted “weeds” at our back door. Today, thanks to those efforts, the vast majority of our herbal allies are regularly harvested on site. This is as local as local gets!
How to Make a Plantain Spit Poultice for Stings, Bites, and More
by Anne Knoflicek Plantain contains beneficial properties that can be easily accessed through a simple “spit” poultice for bites, stings, and rashes. The sooner you apply it, the faster you will...
