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Joy is Citrus Cake & Adaptogen Lattes
Creative ways to use herbs. Here in the Northeast, we have settled into a cold winter. The freezing temps and whipping wind have us hunkered down near the woodstove, finding little reason to ...
READ MORE +Elements of Enchantment – Urban Moonshine
Preserving plants, places, and people in our 21st century world This article is inspired by the recent book, The Business of Botanicals, by Dr. Ann Armbrecht. Packed with great stories, it also ...
READ MORE +Herbal Spiced Mulled Wine – Urban Moonshine
A traditional holiday recipe with an herbal twist ’Tis the season for all things cozy. The holidays offer an excuse to indulge a little, as we should during these dark days of winter. Treating ...
READ MORE +An Herbalist’s Holiday Gift Guide
Create herbal care packages with inspiration and pairings to our organic herbal tinctures for a theme that feels personalized to your loved ones. It's no secret, we have become known as the most ...
READ MORE +DIY Cider Vinegar Bitter Tonic
Make your own alcohol-free digestive bitters Doctor Jarvis, who studied medicine in our hometown of Burlington, Vermont, was perhaps the epitome of the New England country doctor. He worked ...
READ MORE +Digestive Bitters—5 things you need to know
Herbal Medicine? Digestive Bitters? These terms often raise more questions than answers. Here are the top things you need to know about digestive bitters if you're bitter curious or just need a ...
READ MORE +7 Natural Solutions for Fatigue and Low Energy
Feeling tired and thinking about that 2 pm coffee? Dealing with the occasional sense of burnout and running on fumes? Fatigue is a common complaint, especially after common every day overwork, ...
READ MORE +Herbal Energy Bars – Urban Moonshine
Granola bars made with adaptogenic herbs to fuel a summer of fun. It's summertime, which means we are on the GO—packing in all the summer fun, outdoor adventures, and finding rest and renewal ...
READ MORE +Science Update: Moonlight – Urban Moonshine
A deeper look into the influence of our natural satellite Life on earth would be quite different without our natural satellite. The daily rising and falling of the moon, along with the monthly ...
READ MORE +Adrenal Balance – Urban Moonshine
Our two adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney. From this perch, they not only have access to a rich blood supply, but are also close to the site of fluid and mineral balance in the ...
READ MORE +Citrus Olive Oil Cake for the Spring Equinox
A lemony treat for springtime celebration. The vernal equinox marks the beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere. March is an in-between month; we see warm, sunny days followed ...
READ MORE +Welcoming Spring with Herbs – Urban Moonshine
Hello, spring, is that you? Aww, springtime! One of the herbalist's favorite times of the year. It’s a time to dig fresh spring roots, marvel at the first courageous spring flowers and most of ...
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