Andrographis
The King of Bitters, taken in short bursts when the seasons change.
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Seasonal wellness
The herbs people reach for when the season turns: some taken for weeks to build up, others kept for the first sign of feeling run down.
36 herbs · Herb Index →
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Ashwagandha
Taken steadily over weeks, in seasons that ask a lot.
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Astragalus
Simmered into soup ahead of winter, to build up for the season.
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Bee Pollen
Sweet golden granules, sprinkled over breakfast as daily nourishment.
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Catnip
Soft and minty, for settling in on a quiet night.
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Cat's Claw
An Amazonian vine bark, taken steadily ahead of winter.
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Chaga
The daily winter mug, dark, earthy and nourishing.
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Chamomile
The gentle household staple, in the cup or as a steam.
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Cordyceps
A mountain mushroom, long a winter tonic in Chinese herbal practice.
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Echinacea
Kept for the first sign of feeling run down.
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Elecampane
An aromatic root for the winter teas, syrups and honeys.
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Ginger
A hot cup with lemon and honey through the winter months.
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Gumbi Gumbi
An Australian bush leaf for a daily cup through the cooler months.
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Herb Robert
A wild geranium taken as a simple daily cup.
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Hibiscus
A tart, ruby-red tea for the cooler months.
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Korean Ginseng
The famous root, built into mornings through the winter months.
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Lemon Balm
Bright and gentle, for when the nerves are frayed.
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Lemon Myrtle
Intensely citrusy, taken hot with honey in winter.
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Licorice Root
A sweet root for the throat and chest, drunk through winter.
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Manuka Leaf
For the change of season, as a bitter tea or a bowl of steam.
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Meadowsweet
In European custom, a tea for the first days of a winter chill.
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Nettle
A mineral-rich spring tea, taken daily at the change of season.
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Olive Leaf
The leaf of the olive tree, a winter staple in many homes.
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Pau D'Arco
An earthy bark simmered for a short stretch as the seasons change.
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Peppermint
Bright and familiar, the after-dinner classic.
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Pine Needle
A bright, forest-scented cup for the winter months.
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Reishi
The glossy red mushroom, taken steadily to feel well resourced.
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Rhodiola
A hardy Arctic root for the demanding seasons.
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Shiitake
Dried caps simmered into broths and soups through the colder months.
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Siberian Ginseng
Taken in courses through heavy work or slow recovery.
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Slippery Elm
A silky gruel sipped through winter, when the throat wants something gentle.
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Spirulina
Dense daily nourishment, taken through the busy seasons.
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Tulsi
India's clove-scented sacred herb, for steadiness on demanding days.
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Turkey Tail
A woodland mushroom simmered into tea through the change of season.
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White Willow
A bitter bark for days when the body feels stiff and heavy.
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Yarrow
A hedgerow classic, paired with peppermint in winter blends.
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