Lynn Roberts 
The following suggestions should be followed if a) you have a Pitta imbalance, or b) you are eating seasonally for summer. In Ayurveda, we eat with the seasons when balanced, or eat to pacify the aggravated Dosha(s) when imbalanced. Pitta Rhythms The pitta within is naturally pacified in the late fall/winter months, when the cold … Read more
The following suggestions should be followed if a) you have a Vata imbalance, or b) you are eating seasonally for winter. In Ayurveda, we eat with the seasons when balanced, or eat to pacify the aggravated Dosha(s) when imbalanced. Vata Rhythms The Vata within is naturally pacified in the spring and summer times of the … Read more
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living Ayurveda (pronounced “eye-your-vay-duh”), is The Science of Life and Longevity, a holistic system of medicine that originated on the Indian subcontinent over 5,000 years ago. It is the oldest continuously-practiced healthcare system in the world. This system of medicine has endured over thousands of years because its foundational principle is … Read more
Above: Mimosa flowers on a drying rack. Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) Perhaps you‘ve seen this otherworldly tree, with its mid-summer pink silk blooms that look straight out of a Dr. Seuss book. This is the “silk tree” Mimosa, or Albizia julibrissin, and this summer I had a chance to forage some of its flowers for the … Read more
Above: Calendula flowering in the garden. This blog post is part of my 2021 Herbal Oil Blog Series and addresses Calendula, including how to make a Calendula-infused oil. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) July is when my Calendula flowers really take off in my garden here in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US. Calendula’s bright resinous blooms … Read more
Above: Red Clover blossoms in the dehydrator. This blog post is part of my 2021 Herbal Oil Blog Series and addresses Red Clover, including how to make a Red Clover-infused oil. Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Red Clover is another early summer bloomer that fortunately lasts for a much longer period than our last herb, Wild … Read more
Above: Yarrow growing in my garden. This blog post is part of my 2021 Herbal Oil Blog Series and addresses Yarrow, including how to make a yarrow oil for first aid. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Yarrow gets it Latin name, Achillea, because it was said to have grown all over the battlefields of the Trojan War, … Read more
With the break in the weather and Dandelions, Violets, Ground Ivy, and Plantain running amok in my neck of the woods, it’s peak spring foraging season! My Favorite Uses Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea) used to be a popular herb in our home, as my partner was extremely susceptible to colds and they would easily turn into full-blown bronchitis. … Read more
Above: Wild Rose petals harvested last May. This blog post is part of my 2021 Herbal Oil Blog Series and addresses Wild Rose, including how to make a Wild Rose-infused facial oil. Wild Rose (Rosa multiflora) It’s April, and here in the mid-Atlantic region of the US the early spring plants are popping, and their … Read more
Above: Dandelions in flower, photo by Wild Food Girl. This blog post is part of my 2021 Herbal Oil Blog Series and addresses Dandelion, including how to make a Dandelion flower-infused oil. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Many early spring plants play an important role for the eliminatory systems, and Dandelion is no exception. As I addressed … Read more