Moonrise Herbs Blog

Common Name: Ginger Latin Name: Zingiber officinale  Family: Zingiberaceae  The Blurb: Ginger root is a great herb to keep on hand for its warming qualities and digestive properties. Ginger root is great at reliving nausea, bloat and gas. Peel and chop up a ginger root then simmering on low on the stove with water is an easy and tasty way to soothe your stomach after a large meal or your stomach is generally feeling unsettled. You can even add honey to sweeten it up and make it easy to drink if you aren't a huge fan of ginger! It has also been...

Common Name: California Poppy   Latin Name: Eschscholzia californica    Family Name: Papaveraceae   The Blurb: This herb and flower is one of my favorite plants of all time! It is our state flower, and I always love seeing the bright pop of color these flowers have on grassy hillsides. California poppy is an amazing sedating nervine and shows great benefit for those who suffer from insomnia or acute/intense anxiety. It’s relaxing for the body and mind. The leaf is typically used for medicinal purposes, and is usually taken in tincture (my favorite way to take it) or teas and sometimes in...

Hi dear ones! Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and #herbalwisdomwednesday as the rain freshens and renews us, we give thanks to this beautiful world for supporting the lives of all of its beings....even in dire times.   Earth Day/Arbor Day Specials and more! We may be sheltered in place but we can still give back to our unique and special planet.  You can find digital events to participate in here, or find your own connection from home. We want to show our support for all of you giving love to Mama Earth by offering 10% off all Jonsteen Seed Kits and Live...

Greetings, dear friends! We've finally got our April newsletter out and it's full of great information about useful herbs and products we think could be helpful for you. https://bit.ly/34AfAJq We miss seeing your shining faces but we are here for you by online and phone orders for pickup, curbside pickup and home delivery. Stay safe and stay well! With love from all of us at Moonrise Herbs! <3

  Common Name: Peppermint   Latin Name: Mentha piperita    Family Name: Lamiaceae    Constituents: menthol, menthone, menthyl acetate, 1,8- cineol, limonene, beta-pinene and beta-caryophyllene    Characteristics: Peppermint has distinct bright and deep greens leaves that smell spicy and cool. The leaves are smooth with soft serrated edges that follow the edge of the leaf. The stems are square and usually a brownish purplish color. The smell of peppermint is sharp especially when compared to other mints.    The Blurb: Peppermint is another herb you may have in your garden or in tea bags in your pantry. Peppermint is the most common...