Shawn Hanel
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🪄The Power of Synergistic Herbs
Some herbs work best in partnership. By combining them thoughtfully, their strengths complement each other creating…
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🌿 Herbal Spotlight: Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root is a time-honored herbal ally for the lungs, valued for its soothing mucilage that…
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🫐Herbal Spotlight: Elderberry
Elderberry is a time-loved herb for seasonal support. Here’s how I work with the berries for…
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Eating Less Plastic: Small Shifts That Make a Big Difference
Microplastics are all around us. While it’s impossible to avoid them entirely, small everyday choices can…
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🧪Tinctures Explained; Tradition, Craft, and Care
Herbal tinctures are more than bottles on a shelf. They preserve the life of a plant…
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✨Separating Fact from Fad in Herbal Research
The internet is full of herbal advice; some solid, some not so much. With a few…
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🍵 A Favorite Tea for Balance & Brightness
Blending teas is one of my favorite parts of being an herbalist. This flower tea, lemon…
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🌿 Herbal Spotlight: Chasteberry (Vitex)
From ancient traditions to modern herbalism, chasteberry has been trusted as a gentle ally for hormonal…
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🌿 Energy from the Earth: Ashwagandha & Siberian Ginseng
Quick fixes like coffee and sugar may bring a burst, but they often leave us crashing.…
