Journal

Black Cumin Seed: An Oil with Ancient Roots

Black Cumin Seed: An Oil with Ancient Roots

We talk a lot about plants over here, but we don't often focus on our carrier (or lipid) oils. These precious oils make up so much of the magic we ...

Lavender | The Plant of Paradox and Renewal

Lavender is a plant that seems to be both overlooked in favor of "sexier" herbs and simultaneously still serves as a go-to for so many issues from ...

Herbal Impressions: Lemon Balm

Herbal Impressions: Lemon Balm

I think I could write a whole book on just the history and lore, magic and medicine of Lemon Balm. It’s one of those plants for which the deeper yo...

Moon magic for your skin

Moon magic for your skin

When I first started learning about herbal medicine, my favorite things to make were solar-infused oils. There's something alchemical about how the...