Herbs for the Autumn Equinox: Why celebrate the Autumn Equinox?

Herbs for the Autumn Equinox: Why celebrate the Autumn Equinox? When the bounty of the harvest has come in, the leaves begin changing colors, and cool, brisk days replace the dead heat of summer. Autumn is upon us! This time of the year marks the autumn equinox, when both day …

Herbs for Spring Renewal – Part 2

HERBAL SUPPORT FOR THE LIVER – BITTER HERBS: Bitter herbs stimulate the release of digestive secretions which promote the digestion of food and assimilation of nutrients. They also have an astringent effect on the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, working to tighten and tone tissues. Bitters also increase …