Chamomile Benefits: A Gentle Herbal Ally for Mind, Body, and Spirit + How To Make a Chamomile Salve
Lauren Bloomer Lauren Bloomer

Chamomile Benefits: A Gentle Herbal Ally for Mind, Body, and Spirit + How To Make a Chamomile Salve

Chamomile is more than just a soothing tea—it’s a gentle, healing friend that has carried me and my family through life’s toughest moments. Linked to the element of Air and full of calming, anti-inflammatory magic, this beloved herb supports sleep, digestion, skin health, and emotional balance. In this post, I share my personal connection to chamomile, its powerful uses, and even a simple recipe for a homemade chamomile salve to soothe itchy, irritated skin naturally.

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Hawthorn Berry: A folk healer for the heart
Lauren Bloomer Lauren Bloomer

Hawthorn Berry: A folk healer for the heart

This humble red berry has been a beloved heart tonic for centuries — but hawthorn’s gifts go far beyond just the physical heart. In this post, I share how hawthorn has supported my family’s wellness, little-known folklore and facts, and how to use it in teas and tinctures for everyday care.

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Lemon balm Benefits: A Calming Herb For Stress, Sleep, & Skin
Lauren Bloomer Lauren Bloomer

Lemon balm Benefits: A Calming Herb For Stress, Sleep, & Skin

Lemon balm isn’t just a pretty garden herb — it’s a time-tested plant with powerful calming, antiviral, and skin-soothing properties. Used for centuries to ease stress, lull the body into restful sleep, and even help clear stubborn skin issues like warts, this lemon-scented mint has earned its place in the herbalist’s apothecary. In this post, I share how I’ve personally used lemon balm for my family’s wellness, plus what science and tradition say about this gentle yet potent herb.

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Mullein Uses & Benefits: Herbal Remedies for Lungs, Immune Support & more
Lauren Bloomer Lauren Bloomer

Mullein Uses & Benefits: Herbal Remedies for Lungs, Immune Support & more

Mullein is more than just a fuzzy roadside plant—it’s one of the most trusted herbs in traditional herbal medicine for soothing the lungs, easing coughs, relieving pain, and calming the nervous system. Whether you’re steeping it into tea, applying it topically, or using it in a blend, mullein offers gentle, reliable support when your body needs it most. In this post, I’ll walk you through the benefits of mullein leaf, root, and flower—plus rare uses you might not have heard of—and how to use it at home safely and effectively.

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