Tag: apothecary
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The Chakras: Ajna or Third Eye
The Third Eye chakra may well be the best known among them. The beautiful and sometimes mysterious Ajna rests between the eyes just above the brow line. An indigo two-petaled lotus flower serves as a representation of this chakra. In its center sits a downward pointing triangle along with the familiar Sanskrit “om.” It connects…
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The Immune System
This month, we’re dusting off the old immune system. Though summer months are not without their fair share of illnesses, for many, the start of fall carries with it the threat of greater susceptibility and more frequent exposure to contagious diseases. That makes this an excellent time to learn more about the immune system and…
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The Integumentary System – Your Skin
We’re continuing our exploration of body systems this month with the integumentary system! This system encompasses the largest organ in your body and is the domain of your skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands. Read on to get a deeper picture of this surface-level system.
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Body Systems Series: The Nervous System
The nervous system is a massive network of nerves that extend from our brains to every part of our body. Running down the spinal cord and branching out through your organs and extremities, it’s the information highway of your body. It allows your brain to send signals throughout your body for automatic functions like reflexes.…
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Apothecary Featured Herb: Dandelion
If you’re like most Americans, there’s a good chance you’ve been trained to believe dandelions are weeds, but herbalists know better. You can use every part of these abundant little wonder flowers, and we’re going to tell you how!
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Apothecary Featured Herb: Mugwort
This time of year, we like to embrace the shift of energy made so apparent with the strong winds of Spring. That’s why our March herb is the powerful mugwort!
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Apothecary Featured Herb: Our Favorite Aphrodisiacs
What do you think of when you hear the word aphrodisiac? If you think it’s strictly sex, then we can’t wait to introduce you to these wonderful February herbs. Our apothecary lead, Nikki McClane, loves that aphrodisiacs go well beyond libido. They actually work with the nervous system and bring us into our heart centers…