Health & Wellness

As we journey through life, our skin often reflects our inner selfll-being. Since the skin is our largest body organ, it is no surprise that environmental and internal factors such as pollution AND st...

For most families, the day after Thanksgiving can mean either a full day Black Friday shopping or (what do we do) a relaxing day without cooking! Thanksgiving leftovers are delicious the first time, b...

Mountain Rose Herbs is honored to work closely with small-scale producers around the world, either directly or through agricultural cooperatives. Many aspects of farming, wild harvesting and processin...

Healthy snacks are a staple in any herbal tinkerer's toolkit. One of my all time favorite foods has always been caramel apples! While they get more buzz around Halloween, I've created a pretty...

Not just me I wipe mud from my facebut I brush my teeth with it and drink it too. Sound crazy? I mean bentonite clay! Bentonite clay it is derived from volcanic ash and is often used to detoxify the b...

Slower and more mindful breakfasts A few years ago, I made one of the biggest changes in my life. After working in municipal government through the chaos of Covid and the 2020 election, I reached a br...

Officially known as camellia sinensis, green tea it's a great way to improve tired skin. Camellia sinensis leaf extract is gaining popularity in toners, cleansers and moisturizing serums. While st...

The gift of homemade vanilla extract As the days grow shorter and my gardens settle in for their winter break, I find myself shifting my focus to more creative pursuits. This is the time of year when ...

  Every fall, I add a fresh batch of fire cider to my wellness cabinet. For years, I (loosely) followed it classic recipe with great results, but I wanted more—more vitamins, more minerals, more ...