Discover the magic of herbs through educational articles, DIY recipes, and natural wellness inspiration. Whether you’re new to herbalism or a seasoned plant lover, there’s always something to learn and love here.

There’s a plant I always feel called to honor—one that’s soft to the touch, yet bold in its strength. Towering with a golden torch-like...

When you're on a journey to detox your body—whether from mold, heavy metals, biotoxins, or candida—binders are your best friend. But not all binders are created equal, and using them improperly can do more harm than good. Let’s dive into what binders are, how they work, which ones to choose for your detox, and how Monarch Herbs can help support you along the way.

Oregano is a powerhouse herb, long respected for its potent antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. But when it comes to oregano oils, there’s often confusion between Oil of Oregano and Oregano Essential Oil. While both come from the same plant, they are very different in strength, preparation, and safe usage.

Most anti-parasitic herbs are taken in combination for synergy, over a 2–4 week period, followed by a break. This allows your body to expel parasites in all life stages. However, killing parasites isn’t enough—you must also eliminate them properly. That means keeping your elimination pathways open so your body can flush out waste.

Mushrooms have become some of the hottest 'herbs' or foods on the market. They are touted for their brain or nootropic effects, help with energy and stamina, boost immunity, regulate moods and more. Check out the benefits of the most popular mushrooms and how you can integrate these into your herbal regimen or food.

The lymphatic system plays an important role in helping to detoxify the body by filtering and cleansing lymph as it circulates through...

Today, herbs de Provence is widely used in French cuisine and is also popular in other countries around the world. It is widely available in supermarkets and specialty stores, and can also be easily made at home by combining the desired herbs.

In today's stressful world, it's no wonder that as an herbalist, I see mental health issues skyrocketing. Even during the pandemic, I thought the biggest concern would be to boost immunity and help people with staying healthy, yet my number one sellers were for anti-anxiety and calming herbal items to help people deal with the stress of today's busy and chaotic lifestyles.

Your lungs are more than just organs of breath — they are gateways of life, vitality, and emotion. Each inhale brings in oxygen and energy; each exhale releases what your body no longer needs. But when the lungs are burdened — whether by environmental toxins, seasonal allergies, infections, or emotional heaviness — the entire body feels it.

As an herbalist, I get a lot of questions about thyroid health—what it is, how to support it naturally, and what signs to watch out for. So let’s dive in together like we’re sipping tea and having a good heart-to-heart.

It's been two years since I got my big break at the farmer's market. I had applied for the farmer's market five months previous and had...

I have heard it time and again, "Can you do anything to make it taste better?" I know that many herbal formulations don't taste very...

Nettle, usually known as stinging nettle comes from the latin name 'urere' which means “to burn,” and rightfully so. This herb has...

Scientific and Common Names Damiana is from the Turneraceae family. Damiana is in the genus Turnera and has two species that are very...

Love your tea? Did you know you can make it into a syrup? You can! If you don't have a tea, you can use any herbs you feel that would be...

It's amazing how hormones can control your health and your life. Your hormones can regulate everything from sleep cycles to mood swings to libido to weight gain. There are many phases of women's hormones as it fluctuates through the years. Puberty, on average, starts around age 10 1/2 with the body making sex hormones (mostly estrogen), which assists in the physical change of a females body and sets the stage for child bearing. The 20's & 30's are considered a woman's child b

People come to me daily with ailments of all kinds. My first words are usually: "What are you eating?" Most look at me very strangely...