Adaptogens are a class of herbs that may support your body during times of stress, and over time may change the way your body responds to stress overall. In a world where chronic stress is worn like a badge of honor, adaptogens may be needed now more than ever.

Tulsi (ocimum tenuiflorum), also commonly called Holy Basil, has been one of the most revered herbs for centuries. Tulsi's ability to support mental clarity and balance of the mind and body helped earn its name as Queen of the Herbs.

Mullein's most notable medicinal property is its use as an expectorant. Expectorant herbs help the body remove excess mucous from the lungs and nasal passages. This can be especially useful during cold and flu season, or in the cases of lung detox and chronic bronchial issues. This function can also be helpful for those who experience excess mucous production as a result of histamine sensitivity and food allergies.

As winter moves in, so too come the symptoms; cough, flu, winter blues.

Instead of reaching for the over-the-counters full of nasty ingredients, let's prepare for winter in a traditional and holistic way that honors our innate ability to heal.

I believe that true healing doesn't begin when symptoms start, it is a series of daily choices. However, it is important to keep a few key items in your holistic medicine cabinet in preparation for when those symptoms do finally begin.

Herbal teas are a very easy way to get to know how different herbs work for you in a low-potency way. Here you’ll learn my best practices for steeping both hot and cold herbal infusions and teas.