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

Astragalus flowers | astragale
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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…

Seasonal Allergy Relief

Your Guide to Complete Seasonal Allergy Relief

Hello Spring! Bringing longer, warmer, brighter days… and hay fever. While budding trees and blooming flowers are beautiful, they can also trigger seasonal symptoms, including runny nose, itching, coughing, and sneezing (oh – the sneezing!), which affect between 20-25% of Canadians. Sure, there are over-the-counter antihistamines and allergy sprays, but they can come with side effects like…

Allergy Season

Seasonal Allergy Relief – Treat Your Symptoms and The Root Cause

Do you dread the onset of seasonal allergies and hay fever (rhinitis) – and the itchiness, congestion, and fatigue that come with them? With changing seasons, it’s common for allergy sufferers to reach for the usual over-the-counter antihistamines for relief. While these formulas can suppress some irritating symptoms, they often leave you feeling drowsy, dry,…

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