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Calendula Recipes & Remedies | Starwest Botanicals

Calendula Recipes & Remedies | Starwest Botanicals

Why Use Calendula?Calendula (also known as pot marigold) is a vibrant, antioxidant-rich golden orange flower in the daisy family. The dried petals of the calendula flower are often used in teas, tinctures, creams, and oil to soothe and aid in recove...
A Guide to Raspberry Leaf | Starwest Botanicals

A Guide to Raspberry Leaf | Starwest Botanicals

Long before starting my herbalism journey I was introduced to raspberry leaf. Every time I brew a cup of red raspberry leaf tea it brings me right back to the time when I was pregnant. This is one herb that has stood the test of time in women’s...
Benefits of Calendula | Starwest Botanicals

Benefits of Calendula | Starwest Botanicals

What is Calendula Good For?Calendula flowers, also known as pot marigold, showcase brilliant golden-orange petals that capture the essence of the sun. Their radiant hue adds a touch of elegance to any herbal creation, product or craft.If you’ve been...
Raspberry Leaf Tea Recipes | Starwest Botanicals

Raspberry Leaf Tea Recipes | Starwest Botanicals

One of the things I love about herbs is their uniqueness. Each plant has its own characteristics - the way it grows, the parts we use, the time of harvest, its colors, textures, and aromas. Each one also possesses a distinctive phytochemical profile,...
Benefits of Beetroot Powder | Starwest Botanicals

Benefits of Beetroot Powder | Starwest Botanicals

My first memory of beets is from the salad bar at restaurants as a child. You can probably picture them now, either sliced or shredded slimy looking things, sitting next to the cottage cheese. Who wants to eat that? Not me. I am not a picky eater, bu...