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Benefits of Calendula | Starwest Botanicals(Post)
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 an ...
Benefits of Sea Moss | Starwest Botanicals(Post)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’ ...
Cooking with Cardamom | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Cardamom, also called ela in Sanskrit, has been a staple spice in the Ayurvedic paradigm for thousands of years. Ayurveda is the ancient healing science of India with more than 5,000 years of case st ...
3 Easy Everyday Uses for Turmeric | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Did you know that adding spices to your food may help prevent indigestion while aiding absorption of nutrients?The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda tells us that one of the simplest ways to enhance the dig ...
6 Beet Root Powder Recipes | Starwest Botanicals(Post)As you can see by the diversity of recipes below, beet root really is versatile! Not only is beet rich in vitamins and minerals, making it perfect to add to recipes for a little extra nutrient b ...
Sea Moss Recipes for Skin & Hair | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Learning to Love Sea MossI’ll be honest… the first time I tried to work with dried sea moss I was a little freaked out. As an Ayurvedic Practitioner, I don’t come across many sea plants in my herba ...
Elderberry Recipes to Help Support your Health | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Elderberry's ability to help support our immune system, cardiovascular system and a healthy inflammatory response make it a great herb to have around any time of year, but especially during those col ...
3 Sea Moss Drink Recipes | Starwest Botanicals(Post)For more than a decade, sea moss has been commonly used to create a jelly-like texture in vegan desserts. In the last few years, you’ve likely also begun seeing it in natural skin care products, orga ...
Why Drink Hibiscus Tea? | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Beat the Summer Heat with a Cooling Hibiscus DrinkEvery time summer rolls around, I feel my cravings shift from the light, bitter, liver-cleansing flavors of spring to anything that is crisp and refr ...
3 Tips on How to Store Dried Herbs | Starwest Botanicals(Post)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 c ...
​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 ...
7 Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms | Starwest Botanicals(Post)A few years ago, reishi mushrooms had a moment where they seemed to be everywhere. Celebrities were declaring their love for these mushroom supplements on Instagram, businesses were selling reishi-in ...