Little Herbal Apothecary is a community herb shop in Lafayette, Colorado. We provide a wide variety of products including organic bulk herbs, essential oils, tinctures, herbal teas, plant medicine,…
By Liz Faermark, CCH & Faith Rodgers, CCH As summer draws closer, the wild roses begin to bloom in wild and urban places alike. Although cultivated roses tend to…
By Liz Faermark, certified clinical herbalist Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is one of the easiest medicinal plants to grow from seed. It’s quick germination time inspires confidence in new gardeners.…
by Liz Faermark, certified clinical herbalist Common Name: Dandelion Latin Name: Taraxacum officinale Parts Used: leaf, flower, root Taste: The leaves are mostly bitter, though early spring greens are…
by Liz Faermark, certified clinical herbalist March’s Herb of the Month is Tulsi — aka Holy Basil, or Tulsi Basil. This plant is as versatile as it is delicious.…
by Faith Rodgers, certified clinical herbalist, edited by Liz Faermark, certified clinical herbalist Latin Name: Ganoderma lucidum Parts Used: Fruiting Body Botanical Description: Reishi mushroom can be found in…
by Amber Wood, certified clinical herbalist & nutritionist Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum Parts Used: Flowering Tops Botanical Description This plant grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet…
by Amber Wood, certified clinical herbalist & nutritionist Common Name : Linden Latin Name: Tilia europaea, Tilia cordata & other spp. Parts Used: Flowers and bracts Medicinal Properties Linden,…
Elderberry Syrup is a must have in your herbal medicine chest. This amazing berry is chock full of wonderful health benefits for the whole family. It is rich in…