Author: Anna-Liza Badaloo, BES

Press the play button to listen to the audio recording of this blog post. Are multi-herb formulas better than single-herb medicines? Sometimes, one herb is exactly what you need. But in some situations, you need a whole herbal team on your side. In this blog we explore when to choose single-herb medicines vs. multi-herb formulas,…

Press the play button to listen to the audio recording of this blog post. Are concerns about supplements and medication interactions preventing you from trying plant medicine? We get it. There’s a lot of confusing information out there. At St. Francis Herb Farm, our goal is to empower you on your health journey. In this…

Press the play button to listen to the audio recording of this blog post. Not all plant medicine is created equal. And how it is made has a big impact on quality. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs that are made of lifeless, synthetic chemicals, herbal medicine is made from real plants, full of life and vitality.  …

Teas, capsules, tinctures – when it comes to plant medicine, there are plenty of forms to choose from. But when should you take one form over another? And why? Let’s explore the pros and cons of different forms of plant medicine, and how to take them so that they are most effective. What are the…

What do malaria drugs, aspirin and morphine have in common? They were among the first pharmaceutical drugs made. Did you know that most pharmaceutical drugs originally came from plants? For example, we have the bark of the White Willow and Meadowsweet root to thank for Aspirin, and the Opium Poppy to thank for morphine.

Do you eat organic? With benefits like no GMOs, pesticides, herbicides or toxins, it’s no wonder that Canadians spend an average of $6.9 Billion per year on organic grocery items. Compared to conventional produce, organic produce has more nutrients, fewer chemicals, and is better for human and environmental health. Did you know that organic herbs offer…