1. What are adaptogens? Adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that exert distinct effects on the mind and body, helping them be resilient to environmental, physical, mental and emotional stressors! Some adaptogens do this by interacting with the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis), that controls the interaction and balance of hormones — including cortisol, a primary “stress…
Pollinators! These amazing creatures move from plant to plant helping to transport and exchange genetic information to aid in reproduction of seeds and fruits. Pollinators are crucial for both biodiversity and healthy food webs! Fact: A major threat to pollinators is pesticide use. In targeting crop-damaging pests, valuable pollinators are killed as well. Pollinators are present in…
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…
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…
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…
Many times, we have been asked “what are tinctures?” and “why should I take herbs in tincture form?”. Read on to learn about the therapeutic advantages of this traditional herbal preparation – and what makes St. Francis Herb Farm tinctures stand apart from the rest!
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.
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