Tag: wellness
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PNW Reishi (Ganoderma oregonense)
The season is now! If you live in the PNW and have a hankering to make a Reishi tincture, Ganoderma oregonense is the Pacific Northwest species of “Reishi”. You will know it by its white pored underside and deep red-brown topside. It will have a slight give to the top, similar to searching for a…
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Red (Purple) Dead Nettle, not so Dead.
Red dead nettle, also known as Lamium purpureum also known as purple dead nettle, is a herbaceous flowering plant that belongs to the mint family. While it is often considered a weed, it has a long history of medicinal and culinary use. During this time of year in the PNW, it’s cropping up all over…
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Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa), friend?
By now, you’ve started seeing the early leaves of our lovely delicate Pacific Bleeding Heart. This species is the Northwest’s native species of Dicentra. MANY people have other horticultural varieties in their gardens, generally picked up at some of the big box stores around the area. Those are beautiful, however, they are generally larger and…
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Red Clover Red Clover let Healthy come over!
Do you live in an area that blossoms with Red clover? Do you ever wonder if it’s tasty or helpful? Does it call to you to work with it? There’s a great reason for that! I have used it in IBS tinctures, Menopause aiding tea, Hormonal balance tea, circulation tincture. If you are interested in…
Ministry of Making 