The Starwest Blog

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...

Sea Moss is a type of algae or seaweed, which is usually found growing on rocky coasts but seems to be easier to find on your social media feed these days. And with so much information out there, it’s hard to know what to trust. You might be wonderin...

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...

If you are on social media, you may have heard about the benefits of Moringa popping up a time or two. It seems to be all over social media right now. But, if you are not yet familiar with Moringa’s benefits or why it is commonly referred to as the “...