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On the border between Poland and Belarus, the Bialowieza Forest remains the Europe’s largest and last primeval forest—a Garden of Eden of old-growth trees that have been largely protected for...

Elder is one of the most accessible plants in herbalism. Hailed as “The medicine chest of the country people,” by ancient physicians and botanists, elder flower and its berries are...

Like a breath of fresh air, there’s no other herb quite as uplifting as peppermint. Found in everything from breath mints and toothpaste to desserts and herbal tea, it’s the...

Feeling under the weather as the temperature is dropping? Herbs can help. We turn to plant allies like echinacea, elderberry, yarrow, and eucalyptus for extra support when we need it...

The lure of a getaway seems so appealing, doesn’t it? Travel is always a novelty until the first realization that you are without your normal creature comforts. A headache, indigestion,...

In the fall, everywhere you go there is something infused with pumpkin spice, and it’s almost always accompanied by a generous amount of processed sugar. As strong believers in healthy...

In our modern age, the hustle and bustle of daily life can cause undo pressure. Pile on a little winter weather, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for stress, with no...

Switch up your cocktail hour with a botanical mocktail! This sweet & tangy non-alcoholic margarita recipe, featuring the herbal powers of our Turmeric with Meadowsweet & Ginger tea, is so...

  The immune system serves as the body’s greatest defense mechanism against foreign invaders. But as herbalists, we see it as much more than just a systematic fortress. Our in-house...

by Lori Varsames, Traditional Medicinals’ Writer Lately, when I hear the word “heaven,” my mind wanders to Trout Lake Farm. Since visiting the farm last September with members of our...

When the sun hangs low on the horizon and days grow shorter, we know the Winter Solstice is upon us. As the longest night of the year in the Northern...

In Europe, a simmering pot of mulled wine is about as common as a cup of coffee around the holidays. Christmas markets are a staple in Germany; the streets are...

While we can tout plant power all day (everyday), it would be remiss not to mention other healing modalities, such as art therapy—a perfect remedy for the annual holiday chaos!...

All plant lovers know that there’s no such thing as a short hike. With every tree, leaf, and flower to admire and identify, the shortest of distances can take hours....

To maintain wellness during the change of seasons, we herbalists eat whole foods and use herbs to promote a healthy immune system.* We love using our Echinacea Plus® tea, as...

Just when you thought the holidays were over, along comes Valentine’s Day. While it may seem like just another commercial holiday, Valentine’s Day is an important reminder to send love...

Our ancestors cultivated a deep, rooted relationship with plants; they harvested plants in ceremony, made herbal medicines with intention, and passed along traditional plant knowledge to help future generations maintain...

At Traditional Medicinals, sustainable sourcing serves as the heart of our ethos. Not only do we seek out organically farmed or wild-collected herbs, but we also consider the long-term impact...

Plants offer countless ways to support us through all kinds of changes, whether it’s a brand new stage of life or even just a seasonal change. Change offers us opportunities...

The elder tree is known to many herbalists as a sacred tree. While we’re sure it has its own stories to tell, there’s already an abundance of recorded folklore. In...

All of us are susceptible to winter time woes, no matter how healthy we are. With all the extra hours of darkness, cold winds and stuffy rooms, it’s no wonder...

Emanating from deep within our being, our voice is a powerful tool of strength and expression. With it we can set free our innermost emotions as we sing wildly towards...

When we’re buried under our turtlenecks and warming our toes by the fire, our teas aren’t far from sight. We see the cold weather as nature’s cue to keep herbal...

With many gardens dormant during winter, it’s a great time to bring the green inside. Windowsill gardens lift the spirits and bring light into our lives even on the darkest...