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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 ...
Ginger Root: A Time-Honored Botanical with Everyday Applications(Post)Ginger root has been a fixture in global kitchens and herbal traditions for centuries. Revered in cultures across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, this knobby rhizome from the Zingiber officinale p ...
Simple Herbs, Unbelievably Good Food(Post)We kicked off the 10 Herbs Challenge last week, and it started out like any other filming day at Starwest. A few easy recipes, some quick photos, a video for socials… but you know how it goes ...
The Complete Guide To Making Fire Cider | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Fire cider is a well known DIY herbal tonic that was originally made popular in the early 80’s by famous Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar.As the name suggests, it has the double benefit of warming you up ...
The Flavor of Fall, Bottled(Post)It was Brandy who started it. She walked into our meeting and said, “It’s fire cider season,” with the kind of certainty that makes you sit up and listen. Half the team had never ma ...
The Week the World Softens (Post)The warehouse carried a different kind of quiet once the last Cyber Monday order slipped out the door. Not silence. More like the air exhaled after holding its breath for too long. The kind of c ...
The Story Behind Every Leaf: How Our Farmers Help Us Grow Something Better | Starwest Botanicals (Post)An Earth Day Reflection from Starwest Botanicals When people talk about Earth Day, they often ...
5 Herb Identities. You’re Definitely One of Them.(Post)It started with a TikTok. Jagatjoti had seen it first. He walked into the room, laptop under his arm, and said, “You all have to see this.” It wasn’t about herbs or tea or even food ...
8 Fenugreek Remedies for Beauty and Body Care | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Fenugreek is the sixth herb featured in our Ayurvedic series. If you’re new to the wisdom of Ayurveda, definitely check out the herbal profiles and remedies for triphala, turmeric, ashwagandha, cinna ...
Botanicals: The Answer In The Quest For Calm | Starwest Botanicals(Post)More consumers than ever are seeking ways to enhance their wellness and self care routines. Reducing stress and making sure to get enough sleep are the keys to creating calm. So how do botanicals ...
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 ...
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 ...
