The Starwest Blog

Ayurvedic medicine has long celebrated the stress-relieving impact of botanical ashwagandha, an evergreen shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, and regions of Africa.Powdered ashwagandha is often combined with ghee, honey, or water to suppleme...

Traditional medicine in many cultures focuses on a whole-body approach to wellness. For example, traditional Chinese medicine is centered upon the idea of yin and yang—two opposing forces that need to be unified and balanced. On that premise, if some...

Along the cold, rugged coastlines of the North Atlantic, a reddish-brown, frilly-leaved water plant clings to the rough rocks. If you spotted it on your beachcombing trip, you’d never suspect you were looking at a food source brimming with protein, f...

How to Grow Sprouts at Home: A GuideWe're calling all herb and veggie lovers, meat-eaters, and pescatarians. Did you know there’s a type of fresh produce that can be grown year-round without any prior gardening knowledge? One that's low-maintenance a...

3 Tips on How to Store Dried HerbsFrom thyme and tarragon to marjoram and mint, having a diverse collection of dried herbs is the key to a complete, well-rounded pantry. However, as your dried herb collection grows, you might find yourself running ou...