You may have heard of chaga mushroom as the latest superfood trend, but did you know that this humble fungus has been used for centuries as a powerful natural remedy? Chaga Mushroom or Inonotus obliquus is a parasitic fungus that grows primarily on birch trees....
This powerful medicinal mushroom is popular for good reason! Lion’s Mane Mushroom or Hericium erinaceus is part of the tooth fungus group native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is also referred to as the mountain-priest mushroom, bearded tooth fungus, hou tou gu, and yamabushitake. It is...
Goji Berries or the wolfberries are the fruit of either Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense, two closely related species of boxthorn of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Both species of the Goji Berry are native to Asia and have long been used in Asian cuisine, traditional...
The reishi mushroom is unique among fungi, often referred to as the “king of mushrooms.” The reishi mushroom, or ganoderma lingzhi, is a polypore or bracket fungus that has a characteristically reddish brown glossy kidney-shaped cap. The bands on the mushroom cap radiate from the...
Blessed Thistle or Cnicus benedictus is a plant that is part of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Portugal, France and Iran. Blessed Thistle is characterized by long, narrow leaves that are coated with fine hairs and its characteristically prickly, green,...
Roses have been utilized for thousands of years for both cultural and therapeutic purposes. There are approximately 130 species of roses in the rose family. Although all roses are edible and may be used in tea, certain types are sweeter than others. Rose tea is...
What is Fenugreek Seed? The Fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum) grows to be about 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) tall. It grows in the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia and features green leaves, little white blooms, and small golden-brown seeds in its pods. The name "fenugreek" is derived from...
Our newest tisane, Dream Herbal Tea, features the powerful dream-enhancing herb, Mugwort. The herb has been used for centuries to soothe anxiety, aid in sleep, and increase nighttime dreaming. The Latin name for Mugwort is artemisia, named for the Greek moon goddess, Artemis. Traditionally, the...
