The Herbal Way to Cool Off(Post)

                          Some weeks just feel hot, mentally, emotionally, energetically. And this one did. It started when Melissa walked into the ...

    Introducing... Poetic Apothecary (Post)

    The discovery did not begin in a strategy session. It began with a scent. I was at a trade show when two young growers from Australia shared a small collection of botanicals they were bringing to mar ...

    ​Cinnamon Tea: 9 Ways | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    If you are someone who loves cinnamon for its amazing flavor and cozy aroma, and will be happy to know that in addition to its delicious taste and smell, cinnamon is actually good for you! It offers ...

    Cumin Recipes | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    From the Kitchen to the ApothecaryCumin (also called “Jeera” in Hindi and “Jiraka” Sanskrit) has been a staple spice in the Ayurvedic paradigm for thousands of years. From the kitchen to the apotheca ...

    Poetic Apothecary: Mythos and Muse(Post)

                                    Poetic Apothecary did not begin with the idea of adding six more blends to an already c ...

    Curry Spices, Indian Spices and Thai Spices for Delicious Dishes | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    Curries are traditionally spicy vegetable dishes found in many regions in Asia and India, although some dishes may also include tofu or meats. The word "curry" can also refer to a sauce that is used ...

    How to Make Chinese Five Spice | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    In the philosophy of Tao, the concept of balance between yin and yang – the former representing the feminine as well as dark, cold and wet, and the latter being the manifestation of the masculine, li ...

    Fenugreek Benefits for Men & Women | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    Fenugreek: A Seed of Many WondersFenugreek is a pungent, fragrant seed commonly used in Ayurvedic cooking and remedies. With its heating nature, this spice may help kindle the digestive fire and may ...

    5 Benefits of Fenugreek in Tea | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    Renowned for its sweet, maple syrup-like flavor, fenugreek plant, also known as Methi seeds or Greek Hay, is an herb indigenous to southeastern Europe and Western Asia. For centuries it’s been a popu ...

    How to Make Ginger Tea | Starwest Botanicals | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    When it comes to seasonal wellness and digestive support, ginger has got you covered! Widely used by traditional Ayurvedic physicians for thousands of years, ginger is referred to as vishwabhesaj in ...

    Herbs vs Spices: How Are They Different? | Starwest Botanicals (Post)

    Herbs vs. Spices: How Are They Different?Dried herbs and spices have quite a bit in common. They’re both sourced from plants, they were both instrumental in the establishment of global trade, and the ...

    4 Cinnamon Stick Recipes for Fall | Starwest Botanicals(Post)

    What do I do with Cinnamon Sticks?If you have questions about how to use cinnamon sticks, you are definitely not alone! Maybe you bought a jar of cinnamon sticks for a holiday recipe last year and ...