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California Poppies at St. Francis Herb Farm
Plant Medicine 101

Plant Medicine 101 – Where to Begin with Herbs

Welcome to St. Francis Herb Farm!  Plant medicines have been used for thousands of years across the world to treat common ailments, health issues, and specific conditions! Long before pharmaceutical products – there were herbs! Today, herbal medicine is the culmination of long-established global healing systems, traditional knowledge and the wisdom from many generations of

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Herbal Spotlight: Nettle - grown at St Francis Herb Farm
Allergies

HELLO HERB! Herbal Spotlight: Nettle

Nettle (Urtica dioica) is named from the Latin word “uro” meaning “to burn”. Named such for the stinging effect the plant can have on those who handle them. Nettles have tiny, hollow hairlike spikes called trichomes that contain chemicals on their leaves and stem that can cause redness, swelling, and/or itching upon contact. Native to: Europe, northern

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Ginger | Gingembre
Digestion

HELLO HERB! Herbal Spotlight: Ginger

Zingiber officinale. A flowering plant that is a member of the Zingiberaceae family, along with galangal and turmeric. It is said that the name ginger traces back to Sanskrit words for “horn” and “body” in reference to the shape of the root.   Native to: Ginger is thought to have originated in tropical rainforests of Maritime

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Cold + Flu

Herbal Basics – What Is an Expectorant?

In herbal medicine, there are terms that describe herbs’ specific effects or actions on the body. Often, these terms aren’t immediately recognizable – one of them being “expectorant”.   An expectorant is an agent that promotes the discharge or expulsion of mucus from the lungs and respiratory tract. The term come from the Latin word for

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Astragalus flowers | astragale
Allergies

HELLO HERB! Herbal Spotlight: Astragalus

Astragalus membranaceus – “Astragalus” comes from the Greek word for the anklebones or knucklebones of sheep. It is a member of the Fabaceae family, along with peas, legumes and beans, bearing similar characteristics of fern-like foliage and seed pods typical of this plant family.  Native to: Mongolia, Korea, and the northern and eastern regions of

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Mullein flowers
Cold + Flu

HELLO HERB! Herbal Spotlight: Mullein

Verbascum thapsus- The name Verbascum is derived from Latin word meaning “barbascum” or beard, referring to the fine, beard-like filaments on the leaves. The biennial plant bears a single tall stem up to 2m tall and wide, woolly leaves.   Native to: Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia.  Modern distribution: North America, South America, and Australia.  Common Names: Candlewick

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Milk Thistle
Hello Herb

HELLO HERB! Herbal Spotlight: Milk Thistle 

Silybum marianum – member of Asteraceae family, which also includes sunflowers and daisies  Native to: Mediterranean, Europe, Central Asia & India, Parts of Africa   Modern distribution: North America, Parts of South Pacific, and South America   Common Names:  Mediterranean Milk Thistle, Blessed Milk Thistle, St. Mary’s Thistle, Holy Thistle, Virgin Thistle, Christ’s Crown, variegated thistle.  Parts

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Creamy green detox smoothie
Detox

Detox Smoothies – Recipes and Tips

Smoothies offer a convenient way to pack nourishing, detox-friendly foods into a snack or meal and the good news is, our Detox Support tinctures work their magic when mixed in with them.

Here are 3 recipes to pack the detoxifying abilities of herbs into your morning (or anytime!) smoothie.

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Women sitting on sofa
Women's Health

Estrogen Dominance – Finding Hormonal Balance with Herbs

Estrogen Dominance Hormones dictate so many of the bodily functions of humans that affect our wellbeing and overall health. In women, there are specific hormones that have profound influence over their physiology: the most well-known is estrogen. Estrogen is a hormone crucial for puberty, secondary physical sex traits, regulation of the reproductive system and fertility.

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Berry banana breakfast smoothie
Immunity

Make Mornings Simple with Immunity Smoothies!

Fortify Kids’ Immunity with Smoothies! Even in the full swing of cold & flu season, it’s still important to be proactive about helping kids to stay healthy! Daily use of Deep Immune® Kids as a preventative tonic to fortify and balance children’s immune systems is an effective way to keep their natural defences strong through the winter

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Careers at St. Francis

At St. Francis Herb Farm, we have a fantastic, hard-working team. We are truly passionate about our work, and that shows in the effort that goes into crafting, selling and telling the world about our herbal medicines and whole food products.

We are currently looking for:

Industrial Cleaner (Office) – Position Details

Industrial Cleaner (Plant) – Position Details

If you are interested in applying, please complete the form and attach your resume below.