From The Journal

Herbology: Ginger

Why ginger has been valued for centuries for its ability to warm the body, support circulation, and restore vitality—explored through Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern science, and everyday ritual.

Top 10 everyday teas with potent health and anti-aging benefits

Today, clinical test have proven the that tea can help in the prevention of strokes, diabetes, improve memory, soothe the digestive system, aid in the respiratory issues and fight depression. Drin...

Herbology: Blue Tansy

Not many flowers wear their healing power in such a striking color. Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) though it’s part of the daisy family, is anything but ordinary. Native to the Mediterranean, especi...

Herbology: Chamomile

During the summer months, you can find an array of wild flowers that are useful for a range of health benefits, as well as being vital for wildlife.  Amongst them is a lovely little camomile flowe...

Herbology: Lavender

From cleaning wounds to repelling plague, lavender has had a myriad of uses since ancient times in many cultures. Known for its antiseptic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and ant...

Herbology: Rice Bran Oil

Rice Bran oil (known as Kang You in TCM) provides excellent hydration and anti-aging properties. Extracted from the bran (the outer husk of the brown rice grain), this oil is very rich in vitamin...

Herbology: Cassia Senna

Cassia senna is an ornamental plant in the genus Senna. This tall, elegant herb grows 3 to 6 feet high and its star-like yellow flowers are grown primarily in upper Egypt, India and Somalia. Often...

MINERALOGY: XIU YAN JADE

The Chinese have a long history of calling green rocks, jade or "Yu" in mandarin.It symbolizes beauty, nobility, perfection, constancy, power, and immortality in Chinese culture. There are many ...

MINERALOGY: ROSE QUARTZ

Rose Quartz is the stone of universal love.  It restores trust and harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love.  In 1966, South Dakota has claimed rose quartz as their official state ...

MINERALOGY: TIGER'S EYE

With the Lunar New Year / Year of Tiger approaching on the first day of February, we thought it would be fun to shine a light on this mineral, The Tiger's Eye. The Tiger's Eye is a semi-precious ...