Moonrise Herbs Blog

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...

To celebrate our new friend Malva, we want to talk a bit about Tree Mallow (Lavatera/Malva arborea).  While many of you are familiar with the myriad benefits of its cousin Marshmallow (Althea officinalis), our volunteer plant may be a bit more mysterious. Tree Mallow is a lovely biennial, native to the Mediterranean, that grows well in climates similar to our Humboldt coast.  Like it’s other Malvaceae relatives, this plant features large, palmate leaves that are veined and grow alternately on the plant. Blossoming usually takes place in late summer and produces the beautiful pink – purple flowers typical of Malvaceae....

Hey there, Humboldt folks, come on down and meet Marvelous Malva!  A Tree Mallow (Lavatera/Malva arborea) has recently volunteered just outside our doorstep and she's beautiful with her variegated, soft leaves.Take a pic and win!Take a selfie and tag us and #moonriseherbs and #marvelousmalva and take 10% off your in-store purchase.Want to win some sweet prizes?1. Follow us on Instagram or on tiktok...both are @moonriseherbs2. Take a fabulous pic or tiktok with the hashtags above3. Tag 2 friends in the comments here.4. We'll pick 3 winners on September 9.Grand prize: A Moonrise t-shirt2nd prize: A beautiful tea gift set3rd prize: A selection of 3 of our...

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...

For those thinking about summer skin care, we wanted to revisit some ways you can incorporate them into your skin care routine and topical first aid.  Happy #floweressencefriday ! The first flower essence that comes to mind for us is Self-Heal (Prunella vulgaris).  While it is not as popular in many herbal circles as it once was, this beautiful yet unassuming purple-flowered “weed” is described in the FES Repertory as “one of the most fundamental and broadly applicable remedies for true soul healing and balance”.  No matter your skin type, balance is truly what we’re after in seeking healthy, radiant skin. You...