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Marshmallow Root: A Botanical with Deep Roots in Herbal Tradition(Post)
Marshmallow root, known botanically as Althaea officinalis, has little to do with the spongy confections found on campfire sticks. Instead, this ancient herb has a long, storied history in herbal tra ...
The Complete Guide To Making Burdock Root Tea | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Burdock is an important herb with numerous potential health benefits. Despite being categorized as a weed, this plant is actually a valuable herb known to offer a wide range of potential health benef ...
Rooted in Care, Cultivated for Flavor | Starwest Botanicals (Post)There’s something magical about herbs. A pinch of dried dill can brighten a dish, a sprinkle of parsley can turn an everyday meal into something special, and a cup of olive leaf tea can feel li ...
The Potential Health Benefits of Burdock Root | Starwest Botanicals(Post)Burdock is a plant that’s typically seen as a weed - however, this lowly weed has some surprising health benefits.Burdock root has been used as a natural herbal remedy in Europe, North America, and A ...
Rooted in Nature, Built for What’s Next(Post)Some of the best ideas don’t arrive with fanfare. They begin quietly, with a single conversation that changes what’s possible. That’s how the Starwest Innovation Lab began. It start ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rose Hips: A Tart Botanical with Deep Herbal Roots(Post)Bright, tangy, and often overlooked, rose hips are the fruiting bodies that form just beneath the petals of wild and cultivated rose plants. While roses draw attention for their fragrance and beauty, ...
Benefits of Beetroot Powder | Starwest Botanicals(Post)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 wa ...
The Herbs Everyone Knows, and the Ones Worth Discovering(Post)Every month has its favorites, and September seems to lean on the classics. Organic Elderberries are always near the top, those tiny dark berries showing up everywhere from immune-support syrups to t ...
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 ...
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 ...