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Vitamin D / Vitamine D
Immunity

All About Vitamin D (And Why You Should Supplement)!

Vitamin D has become a well-known supplement that plays many roles in human health – and about one in five Canadians are not getting enough*! Vitamin D is a fat-soluble substance made up of a group of steroids. It is unique in that it is both a micronutrient we eat and a hormone generated by

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Child Playing in Snow
Cold + Flu

Kids Winter Wellness – 3 Ways to Support Their Health all Winter Long

Sledding, skating, sleepovers! There’s plenty of fun to be had in winter for kids – but the snowy season also presents challenges for staying healthy. Energy levels tend to be lower; light is scarce and common viruses run rampant – especially in classrooms and among groups of children! Many factors shape children’s everyday wellbeing, but

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Canadian Bitters + Apple Cider Vinegar
Digestion

The Digestion—Immunity Link – And How Bitter Herbs Can Help!

Bitters for Better Immunity. How Digestion helps strengthen your natural defences. There has been a lot of talk about immunity over the last few years. We are all looking to build and maintain a strong immune system. The immune system is located all throughout the body, including in the digestive tract – and supporting gut

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Woman with heartburn
Digestion

Herbal Relief to Quench the Fires of Heartburn

If you have ever felt the fiery symptoms of acid reflux – you know how it can feel: burning, chest tightness, pain, and inflammation that can range in intensity from irritating to downright painful. You’re not alone! The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation states that, on average, five million Canadians experience heartburn and/or acid regurgitation at

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Deepen Your Immunity
Immunity

Herbal Support to PROACTIVELY Deepen Your Immunity

Health is wealth – and these days it feels more critical than ever! A key approach to defending yourself and your family is to be proactive in supporting the body’s own natural defenses by building strong immune systems, so you can get out in front of infections. Preventative plant medicine can help boost your body’s

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basket of herbs
Plant Medicine 101

Single-Herb Medicines vs. Multi-Herb Formulas

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,

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seed approach for kids
Immunity

The S.E.E.D. Approach for Kids – A Holistic Immune Defence Guide

In September, we leave the carefree summer days behind and return to classrooms, playgrounds, team sports, and birthday parties. With the return to routine, parents’ want to feel confident that they have done what they can to protect kids’ health. To help with this, we’ve pulled together a simple kid’s version of our holistic S.E.E.D.

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Head Lice – Natural Treatment and Prevention with Tea Tree Essential Oil
Therapeutic Body Care

Head Lice – Natural Treatment and Prevention with Tea Tree Essential Oil

Something almost every family deals with at some point is head lice – an extremely common and highly transmissible problem, especially among kids congregating in school, daycare and summer camps. These tiny insects feed on blood from the scalp – and while they don’t carry any bacterial or viral illnesses with them, they can cause

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Careers at St. Francis

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.

We are currently looking for:

Industrial Cleaner (Office) – Position Details

Industrial Cleaner (Plant) – Position Details

If you are interested in applying, please complete the form and attach your resume below.