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3 Fall Drink Recipes with Medicinal Mushrooms

Posted by Jules Benefico, Certified Clinical Herbalist on Oct 5th 2021

Medicinal mushrooms are powerful allies for our immune, nervous, and endocrine systems, and their benefits don’t stop there: they can support memory, bolster energy levels, provide revitalizing ant … read more

Lung Support Oxymel Recipe

Posted by Jules Benefico, Certified Clinical Herbalist on Aug 15th 2021

When you live in the western US, respiratory health is not something you can take for granted. In addition to the regular complaints that arise each autumn during the season of sniffles and scratch … read more

Herbs to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

Posted by Jules Benefico, Certified Clinical Herbalist on Jun 1st 2021

The summer solstice is the lightest and longest day of the year, as the sun is at its peak and Mother Nature is fully blossomed. This is a time of celebration of the light and also honoring that th … read more

How to Make & Use Flower Essences

Posted by Jules Benefico, Certified Clinical Herbalist on May 17th 2021

When it comes to natural remedies, you’ll often hear about herbal tea blends, botanical tinctures, and essential oils—and we love and embrace all these preparations here at Five Flavors Herbs. H … read more

6 Stinging Nettle Recipes for a Superfood-Filled Spring

Posted by Ingrid Bauer, MD, MS on Apr 8th 2021

Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica and other species) are among the most ubiquitous and useful medicine, food, and fiber plants found throughout the world. Originally native to Europe, Asia, and north … read more