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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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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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.
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