The Starwest Blog

Learning to Love Sea MossI’ll be honest… the first time I tried to work with dried sea moss I was a little freaked out. As an Ayurvedic Practitioner, I don’t come across many sea plants in my herbal repertoire, but I am always curious about natural...

For more than a decade, sea moss has been commonly used to create a jelly-like texture in vegan desserts. In the last few years, you’ve likely also begun seeing it in natural skin care products, organic cosmetics and even drinks, all touting health p...

Elderberry's ability to help support our immune system, cardiovascular system and a healthy inflammatory response make it a great herb to have around any time of year, but especially during those colder months. Studies have shown that elderberry has...

While the general public may know Elder as an herb that may help to support the immune system, Herbalists know that this plant is much more complex than that. Both the flowers and the berries are used in Herbalism, each having their own unique benefi...

What are Cloves Good For?Clove is a potent spice with many potential benefits. It is commonly used to help aid sluggish digestion, promote metabolism of sugars, relieve stagnation throughout the body, while also supporting oral health and comfort. It...