Whats Up With Fluid Extracts

Fluid extracts differ from tinctures, in that they are a double extraction method using both alcohol and water to pull out not only medicinal qualities of a plant, but the nutrients as well. A typical tincture, is an extration method using only alcohol (and distilled water depending on the type of alcohol used). Fresh tinctures…

Wild Wednesday – Populus

Family Salicaceae Native Habitat: Most of the Northern Hemisphere Populus fremontii or the Populus deltoides subsp. wislizeni, there appears to be some debate over the exact category of our New Mexican Cottonwood. Cottonwoods grow to an average of 100ft, they boast a broad canopy and characteristically whimsical and massive trunks. On average they have a…

Herb of the Month – Arctium lappa

Burdock Family: Asteraceae Related to: Artichoke, Native Habitat: Europe, Asia, and has been naturalized in most regions throughout the United States Parts Used: Leaves, Roots, Seeds Growing Conditions: Moist, rich soils with full sun Burdock has been long used across the globe, from its prolific use as a staple in Asian cuisine, included as a bitter agent in beer prior…