The Starwest Blog

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...

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...

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...