Moonrise Herbs Blog

“How much should I take and when?” A very common question when it comes to taking flower essences (and, of course, herbal remedies in general).  As opposed to standardized dosages for, say, tinctures, we need to remember that flower essences work on our energetic healing so the term “less is more” definitely applies!  This #floweressencefriday let’s talk a bit about dosing! When purchasing flower essences online or in the store, it’s important to remember that these are the “stock bottles” that you will then make your dosage bottles from.  You shouldn’t be taking your dose drops straight from the stock...

Be still a moment….take a long, slow deep breath in….roll your shoulders gently back…..breathe out again. The act of simply breathing is so inherent and automatic that many of us don’t even think about it, but with all these wildfires surrounding us creating so much smoke in the air, it’s important that we take care of our precious respiratory system!  In this week’s #herbalwisdomwednesday we’re sharing a few of our favorite herbal blends to keep those lungs in top shape! First up is our incomparable Lung Blend tea.  Formerly called Forest Blend, this combination of organically grown Echinacea Purpurea root,...

Hello, darling Moonbeams. Thanks for joining us on another misty Moonday for more Tarot & Tea with Jessika TuCrow. I was very happy to see this week’s card, as I’m sure you all will be! The prosperous Nine of Pentacles graces us with its gainful face today, a symbol of achievement and affluence. Here is a card which reflects enjoyment of the finer things in life. The Nine of Coins will not be comfortable in a coarse environment and avoids the company of unsavory folk, seeking instead the high-minded and refined. This welcome omen of material abundance doesn’t necessarily mean...

Ah, back to school days!  Here at Moonrise, we are feeling the fresh rush of new energy as Humboldt State students return and we are inspired to share some herbal wellness tips for #herbalwisdomwednesday to keep these young scholars (and really all of us) in top shape!  Looking at our wellbeing as a whole, it’s important to realize that all of our bodily systems are much intertwined. Stress, lack of sleep, poor eating habits or simply being in a new physical environment can all affect immunity and energy and lead to increases in illness. While there is no herbal magic...

Hello, dear Moonbeams! Thanks for stopping by for another installment of Tarot & Tea. This week's card is an auspicious one. Card 21 of the Major Arcana, The World, is representative of completion. The path of The Fool (Card 0) through the Major Arcana reflects the archetypal myth, the Hero's Journey. The World represents the end of the journey, as The Fool integrates all of the parts of himself and the lessons he learned along the way. This bringing together of many elements, synergizing into a whole, is what enables us to grow so that we are able to reach...