Herbalism

The choice between teas and tinctures isn’t about which is better—it’s about what best fits your body, lifestyle, and goals. Teas shine when you want hydration, ritual, and mineral-rich nourishment,...

The method you choose to brew your tea can completely transform its medicinal power. Short infusions pull aromatic oils for mood and nervous system support; overnight steeps maximize minerals for...

Each tea method unlocks a different dimension of herbal medicine: quick infusions capture aromatic compounds, overnight infusions maximize minerals, cold brews preserve mucilage for gut support, and decoctions extract potent...

Tea isn't just a comfort—it’s a potent method of herbal extraction that delivers vitamins, minerals, and active compounds while creating space for presence and emotional regulation. The act of preparing...

Mimosa is emotional alchemy—gently transforming stagnant grief, irritability, and tension into lightness and connection. Known as the “collective happiness herb,” it regulates mood through serotonin and GABA pathways while easing...

This rose rice pudding is a floral-forward, soul-soothing recipe that brings together warming spices like cardamom and cinnamon with coconut milk, honey, and rose petals for a dessert that comforts...

Rose rice pudding is more than just a cozy dessert — it’s plant medicine in every bite. With warming cardamom, sweet cinnamon, creamy coconut milk, and rose’s heart-softening properties, this...

Latin Name: Rosa sppHerb Class/Action: nervine, antioxidant, astringent, cardiotonicParts Used: flowers, fruit (hips)Flavors: astringent, sweetEnergetics: cooling, dryingTraditional Benefits: mood support, heart support, Shen support, musculoskeletal system support, immune system support, skin support, supports reproductive health, supports...

Damiana brings you back to your body—softening stress, quieting mental chatter, and inviting deeper connection to pleasure and presence. As both a nervine and reproductive tonic, it moves Qi, supports...

Rose is medicine for both body and spirit. Long revered across cultures, this floral powerhouse is a nervine, aphrodisiac, and hormone ally that supports emotional release, healthy cycles, and heart-mind...

Cardamom is where pleasure meets purpose—an aromatic herb that enlivens digestion, lifts emotional heaviness, and rekindles inner fire. By directing energy downward, it helps process both food and feelings, clearing...

Uva ursi—aka bearberry—is the herbal world’s protective mama bear, known for grounding and guarding the urinary tract. Revered across cultures for centuries, its cooling, drying, and astringent properties make it...

Don’t be fooled by its feline fame—Catnip is a deeply grounding, emotionally attuned herb for humans, known for supporting digestion, mood, and nervous system balance. Whether you’re dealing with internalized...

As the seasons shift, so do the herbs I reach for. In the fall, I swap out cooling summer favorites for warming, immune-supportive allies that help clear, protect, and fortify....

Hawthorn works where logic can’t reach—helping you reconnect head to heart when the mind feels scattered and the spirit unanchored. It doesn’t just tonify the cardiovascular system, it nourishes the...

Travel is exhilarating—but it’s also hard on your nervous system, digestion, and sleep. As an herbalist with IBS roots and a carry-on full of formulas, I’ve learned how to meet...

Ginger doesn’t just soothe an upset stomach—it awakens the whole system. As a guiding herb in TCM, its warming nature activates digestion, disperses cold, and enhances the actions of other...

Cinnamon is more than a sweet spice—it’s pure yang energy in botanical form. A firestarter for sluggish digestion, poor circulation, and depleted Kidney Qi, it activates warmth and movement where...

Sweet Annie, a relative of Wormwood and Mugwort, offers bitter, cooling support for digestion, microbial balance, and immune resilience. Traditionally used for over 2,000 years and rich in artemisinin and...

St. John’s Wort is a cooling, nervine adaptogen known for its uplifting effects on mood and the nervous system, especially during emotional heaviness or burnout. Traditionally linked to the solstice...

St. John’s Wort is a solar-infused, trophorestorative herb that not only supports a brighter mood and healthier outlook when taken internally, but also offers powerful nerve and tissue repair when...

Tulsi doesn’t just soothe stress—it uplifts the spirit. This heart-centered adaptogen balances the HPA axis, clears mental fog, and restores emotional harmony when life feels loud and the path ahead...

Most people with gut issues benefit from starting with digestive bitters, as they support the body’s own enzyme and acid production, gently restoring top-down signaling that often goes offline due...

Peppermint is so much more than just a minty breath refresher—it’s one of the most beloved digestive and mood-supporting herbs in herbalism. With cooling, carminative, and cognition-boosting properties, peppermint helps...

Elderberry doesn’t wait—it acts. Rich in pigments and polyphenols, it signals your immune system to show up fast and strong, making it most effective at the very first sign of...

Eleuthero is the go-to herb for the chronically “on” — offering real, plant-based regulation for those stuck in a wired-but-tired loop. Its ability to recalibrate the HPA axis makes it...

Echinacea is your herbal first responder—stimulating the immune system when quick action is needed, not for everyday upkeep. It clears heat, moves lymph, and supports microbial balance in the throat...

Angelica is the herbal spark that rekindles both digestive fire and creative drive—perfect for when life (or your gut) feels cold and heavy. This root doesn’t just warm the body;...

If you’re diving into herbalism, a few books stand out as essentials: Medical Herbalism is perfect for science lovers who want to understand plant chemistry and practical formulations; Newcomb’s Wildflower...

Cordyceps is transformation embodied—turning decay into resilience. A rare fusion of fungus and host, it revitalizes Kidney Qi, nourishes deep adrenal stores, and supports immune and lung function with quiet,...

Chamomile is the herbal embrace we reach for when the mind won’t settle and the belly holds the day’s tension. Perfect for the perfectionist or the overtired child, it releases...

Calendula is botanical balm—for skin, gut, and spirit. With gentle yet powerful properties, it clears stagnation in the lymph, soothes inflamed tissue, and encourages natural healing on a cellular level....

Wildcrafting is more than just gathering herbs—it’s a sacred, intuitive partnership with nature that helps us reconnect to the Earth, our health, and the wisdom of the seasons. Ethical harvesting...

Each Organic Olivia formula is crafted with intention, using whole herbs and combining plants that complement one another for synergy, not just function. Olivia draws from Western, Chinese, and Ayurvedic...

Herbs are tested at multiple stages: first for identity and potency using DNA and gas chromatography, then for contaminants like microbes and heavy metals. Every batch is also tasted and...

Organic Olivia’s sourcing philosophy is rooted in a profound respect for plants, people, and place. Their commitment goes beyond certifications—focusing on relationships with wildcrafters, biodynamic farmers, and traditional harvesters across...

Cacao is more than a mood-lifting indulgence—it’s plant medicine for the heart-mind. With compounds that stimulate endorphins and move stagnant Liver Qi, cacao clears heat, boosts circulation, and gently lifts...

Burdock is the gentle mover—cooling inflammation, feeding the microbiome, and supporting the body’s detox channels from liver to lymph to skin. Its earthy sweetness belies a deep resilience, helping clear...

Orange peel isn’t just zest—it’s medicine that lifts the spirit while grounding the gut. With Qi-descending power, it helps digestion flow in the right direction, clearing physical and emotional stagnation...

Different herbal preparations activate different properties of the plant and affect the body in distinct ways—choosing the right method isn’t just about convenience, but about intention and therapeutic goals. Tinctures...

Bupleurum is the unblocker—clearing the dam when energy, mood, or hormones feel jammed. A classic “messenger herb,” it not only supports the liver’s detox and hormonal balance pathways but also...

Astragalus is the quiet guardian—fortifying your Wei Qi, building energy reserves, and sealing up energetic leaks when life leaves you feeling porous or drained. It doesn’t push or overstimulate; it...

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, absent fingernail moons may signal low Qi—your body’s vital energy—impacting metabolism, digestion, and immunity. Olivia shares that strengthening “digestive fire” with warming herbs like ginger,...

Ashwagandha meets you in the burnout—quietly rebuilding from the roots up. With deep action on the HPA axis, it restores resilience, regulates energy flow, and helps smooth the edges of...

Cramp Bark lives up to its name—relaxing tension, easing spasms, and softening the edge of menstrual discomfort with grounded, targeted calm. By nourishing the nervous system and supporting a healthy...

Optimal vocal performance is about more than just practice—it’s deeply connected to your digestion, nervous system, and internal moisture levels. Traditional herbal systems like Ayurveda and Western herbalism view the...

Fo-Ti is more than a hair tonic—it’s an ancient remedy for essence depletion. When life has drained your reserves and your energy feels hollow, this root steps in to rebuild...

Ginkgo teaches us that longevity comes from adaptability. Its ability to enhance peripheral circulation and oxygen delivery makes it a powerful ally for brain clarity, cardiovascular tone, and steady energy....