Moonrise Herbs Blog — herbalism

Got the Humboldt hack? Nasty phlegm suck in your throat or lungs? Cough or cold symptoms? No problem! Eriodictyon californicum also known as Yerba Santa is a wonderful plant for all those upper respiratory issues we may see coming this fall and winter season. Indigenous Californians revered the plant and when the Spanish came along and saw the incredible healing capabilities named her Yerba Santa, meaning “saint herb”. You can find this perennial evergreen growing below 487ft elevation on dry rocky hillsides, chaparral slopes, forests, canyons, and riversides. As a “fire-following” species, seeds will stay dormant underground until a fire,...

As the days grow short and the crisp fall air graces our skin, we welcome Mabon, a week-long Pagan celebration of Autumn that flows from September 21st-29th. Naturally, we start so slow down and that inspires us to look back in gratitude for the abundance the summer brought into our lives. The Autumn Equinox, September 22nd, is the day of equal balance between day and night. This is a great time to take stock of every aspect in our lives and try to find a better balance within all the aspects that make us who we are. Working with this...

We hope this finds you all well & finding joy where you can!  Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has really gained momentum in the scientific and lay communities as one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory herbs available.  It's effectiveness appears to be comparable for many users to available pharmaceuticals and has been utilized in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries (at least) as a primary reducer of inflammation. Here is a bit more info about this remarkable herb if you would like to dig a bit deeper to see if you should add it to your herbal pharmacy. Turmeric is a pungent, warming carminative which enhances digestion. Turmeric increases...

With our upcoming class Uses & Health Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms taught by Levon Durr of Fungaia Farms, it feels like a good time to delve into the healing ways of our fungi friend Reishi! There are still a few spaces open for the class so be sure to sign up ahead of time to ensure your spot this coming Monday, June 27!  Give us a call at 707-822-5296 or learn more here! Reishi MushroomThe Spirit Plant Fully appreciating mushrooms for their role as tonic herbs (for our external & internal environments), while an ancient tradition in China and various...

Coming up next month...space is very limited so reserve your spot asap! Uses & Health Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms Monday, June 27 6 - 7:30pm Levon Durr of Fungaia Farm will discuss the current research into medicinal mushrooms. He will cover sourcing, extraction methods, dosages, tinctures, teas, culinary uses & more. Join us to expand your knowledge of these amazing medicinal allies! Cost: $5.00 Health Requirements:-Masks required-Preregistration required (no walk-ins please)-Space is limited to 10 people *For payment please call, drop-in or message us for the best way for you to make the class payment. Levon Durr is an amateur...