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HELLO HERB! Herbal Profile: Black Cohosh
BySt Francis Herb Farm June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) is a perennial flowering herb that is a member of the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. It bears characteristic spikes of small, white, fragrant flower clusters called “racemes”. Plants can grow up to 4 to 6 feet in height and take about 3 years to mature. Common names: black cohosh, black bugbane, black snakeroot, rattle-top, or fairy candle. The name “cohosh” is thought to be derived from Algonquian (Eastern Abenaki / Penobscot) ‘*kkwὰhas’, meaning…

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A Woman’s Guide to Detox and Hormonal Health
BySt Francis Herb Farm May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

The Connection Between Detox and Women’s Hormonal Health Hormones sometimes get blamed for things like mood swings, acne, and questionable decision making. But hormones also deserve credit! They help regulate us around the clock, give us the sensitivity to react to our environment, the ability to form deep connections and bring life into the world! These “chemical messengers” also determine our appetites, metabolism, sleep quality, stress responses and influence our mood, weight and…

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HELLO HERB! Herbal Profile: Chastetree
BySt Francis Herb Farm May 20, 2025March 9, 2026

Chastetree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a deciduous member of the mint family and can grow up to 16 feet tall or be maintained as a shrub. It bears spikes of lavender coloured flowers that attract pollinators. While the fruit it bears are referred to as “berries”, they are drupes—bearing a single seed. Native to the Mediterranean…

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Estrogen Dominance – Finding Hormonal Balance with Herbs
BySt Francis Herb Farm January 9, 2025March 9, 2026

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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Herbal Support for Libido in Women
BySt Francis Herb Farm November 13, 2024March 9, 2026

Sexual health is an important facet of a women’s overall health – contributing to fertility, relationship quality, and personal pleasure… but for some women, low libido can become an issue of concern. When a healthy libido is compromised, it can manifest in low sexual desire, low arousal, unsatisfactory lubrication and inability to reach orgasm. The causes vary, but can result from hormonal issues, emotion or psychological…

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Sage – A Cooling Herb for the Heat of Menopause
BySt Francis Herb Farm July 26, 2024March 9, 2026

“In menopause, we find strength in vulnerability and beauty in resilience.” Hot flashes are a common complaint among women navigating the tricky terrain of perimenopause into menopause. In fact, up to 80% of women will experience hot flashes throughout the transition into menopause. While the precise physiological trigger for hot flashes hasn’t been completely understood,…

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Common Menstrual Issues and Herbs That Can Help
BySt Francis Herb Farm July 5, 2024March 9, 2026

Menstruation, or “periods” are a natural part of the menstrual cycle women experience during the reproductive years of their lives. However, that does not mean they always arrive without their problems. Irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), painful periods, and heavy flow are common issues that many women navigate every month. They can be attributed to…

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Understanding Your Monthly Cycle in The Reproductive Years
BySt Francis Herb Farm June 10, 2024March 9, 2026

The menstrual cycle is governed by an amazing series of biological processes. Even those who have experienced one for many years, may not completely understand exactly how the body performs each phase of a cycle, or what happens during each cycle! This is neither uncommon nor is it any reason for embarrassment. Understanding your cycle…

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The Seasons of Life. Understanding the Hormonal Phases of Women Throughout Life.
BySt Francis Herb Farm June 10, 2024March 9, 2026

Women experience marked hormonal changes throughout their life. The phases begin with the onset of puberty and first menstruation through to menopause – the cessation of the menstrual cycle. These rites of passage in a woman’s life are often celebrated in many cultures and each phase can be likened to the seasons of the year,…

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Chastetree – Nature’s Amazing Hormone Balancer for Women
BySt Francis Herb Farm June 10, 2024March 9, 2026

Plant medicines have provided support for women’s health issues for thousands of years – and one herb that holds exceptional benefits for women in all stages of life is chastetree. Chastetree (Vitex agnus-castus) is also called chasteberry, Abraham’s balm, lilac chastetree, and monk’s pepper. A deciduous shrub that is native to the Mediterranean area, the…

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