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📸 in order: - Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederachea)

📸 in order:
- Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederachea)
- Cleavers (Gallium aparine)
- Violet (Viola spp.)
- Chickweed (Stellaria media)

What do all of these plants have in common? They are medicinal and are used to support the lymphatic system!!

Lymphatic herbs are used to strengthen, move, or cleanse the lymph and improve function of the spleen. I've found lymphatic herbs to be a great way to reduce unexplainable "lumpies and bumpies" in the body.

All of these herbs grow in the average garden as "weeds" and bloom in Spring, peak time for harvest! These herbs are excellent as fresh teas, but do exceptionally well as a tincture/glycerite.

#lymph #herbs #local #herbalist #violet #cleavers #groundivy #creepingcharlie #chickweed #plants

Large-flowered Beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus

Large-flowered Beardtongue
(Penstemon grandiflorus)

A native plant whose medicinal uses have been forgotten...not anymore!

Through the power of organoleptics and much research, here is what we've discovered:

Penstemon lifts the heaviness of grief and depression. It opens the chest and relieves chest pain and palpitations. Stagnant digestion with nausea or bloating can also be cleared by this herb. In short, Penstemon moves stuck energy, Qi, or emotions, so that the mind and body can work more smoothly and freely.

You can find this Spring bloomer growing in a prairie near you, but these plants are only for looks. Please harvest responsibly through cultivating your own prairie garden. 🌱🌿🌾

#prairieplants #prairie #prairiegardens #plants #herbs #herbalism #penstemon #spring

When you are your own Herbalist, you try many diff

When you are your own Herbalist, you try many different herbs and various combinations of herbs in formulas.

The adventure never stops when you are always striving to be your very best.

#herbs #herbalist #bottles #tincture

➡️Anise Hyssop - Agastache foeniculum➡️ L

➡️Anise Hyssop - Agastache foeniculum➡️

Loved by pollinators and the digestive system

I like to recommend this herb when stomach heat is present - whether emotional worry or physical complications.

This digestive nervine cools, disperses, and calms the belly. Anise Hyssop also has a great flavor. Not to be confused with Hyssop - Hyssopus officinalis.

#herbs #plants #natural #tea #native #anisehyssop #flower #digestion

N.E.W. Clinic Hours Let's start the new year with

N.E.W. Clinic Hours

Let's start the new year with new opportunities.

I am excited to say that I am now offering new clinic hours for my practice, now seeing clients on Thursdays @prairiestarbotanicals

My schedule now expands Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Mondays to come later this year 🤞

#herbalist #clinic #plantmedicine #local #nebraska #omaha #plants

N.O.W. O.F.F.E.R.I.N.G. Save $10 on your next her

N.O.W. O.F.F.E.R.I.N.G.

Save $10 on your next herbal appointment!!

Now introducing my new referral program; BOTH the new client and the current client will receive $10 off their next (or first) appointment when utilizing my referral program!

Encourage your friends and family members to take a focus on their health while saving on your next appointment. Each referral will save you $10 and yes, you can use the savings all at once or spread them out!

Mention this post and save $10 off your next appointment!

#herbalmedicine #herbclinic #herbal #herb #herbs #herbalism #herbalist #local #localherbalist #localbusiness #blair #blairnebraska #omaha #omahanebraska #nebraska #omahamagazine #bellevue #bellevuenebraska #health #tincture

Sometimes, we need to cultivate rare or rare to Ne

Sometimes, we need to cultivate rare or rare to Nebraska plants for the research project.

We will harvest the small quantity we need for testing and let the rest continue to flower - feeding local pollinators and eventually, going to seed.

This Fall, we will collect seeds and next Spring, we will propagate and plant more of these rare-to-nebraska species.

#omahamagazine #omaha #omahanebraska #nebraska #blair #blairnebraska #bellevue #bellevuenebraska #papillion #papillionnebraska #plants #garden

Some samples of recent collections for the Golden

Some samples of recent collections for the Golden Prairie Research Project!

After about 2 months of the busy season with my full-time job and an accidental cleanse, it feels good to be back out in the field!

#nativeplants #plantresearch #plants #herbalmedicine #naturalremedies #herbs #nebraska #omahamagazine

Teaching class today for the 2nd Annual Prairie He

Teaching class today for the 2nd Annual Prairie Herbalists Conference out at Red Road Herbs in Stanton, NE.

Class today is all about the doctrine of signatures, highlighting colors and their meanings.

Also on the agenda, working the booth as a practicing Herbalist for @prairiestarbotanicals along with @freelance_floral and @kalopsian.tales

#herbal #herbclinic #herbs #herb #herby #herbalism #herbalist #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #omaha #omahanebraska #omahamagazine #blair #blairnebraska #bellevue #bellevuenebraska #naturalremedies

Meet Blue Vervain - Verbena hastata (📸 1) and B

Meet Blue Vervain - Verbena hastata (📸 1) and Black Cohosh - Actaea racemosa (📸 2, 3 , & 4)

Both herbs can be used internally and topically, very versatile:

Blue Vervain
- helpful to soothe the "type A" personality
- reduces upper back and neck muscle tension
- calms and reduces excess wood-type personalities
- supports normal liver and gallbladder function function

Black Cohosh
- I refer to this tincture as "my chiropractor in a bottle" when applied topically, Black Cohosh relaxes the spinal muscles and balances the flow of cerebral spinal fluid
- also helps to regulate the flow of the menstrual cycle
- may aide in certain bladder/urinary pains
- as a flower essence, Black Cohosh is helpful for addressing trauma

Both plants are native to the Nebraska/Iowa region and can grown in your very own garden!! 👍👍

These statements have not been approved by the FDA, this is not intended to treat, diagnose, or cure any disease. Please consult with your healthcare provider before taking any herbal supplements

#herbal #herbalism #herbclinic #herbs #nativeplants #native #nativemedicine #localherbalist #locallygrown #local #locallysourced #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #nebraskagarden #omaha #omahamagazine #omahanebraska #blair #blairnebraska #verbena #gyo

Wild Bergamot AKA Beebalm Monarda fistulosa One o

Wild Bergamot
AKA Beebalm
Monarda fistulosa

One of my absolute favorites for Summer harvest. Flowers are open or about to open soon, which is prime time for picking the top 6 inches of stem, along with some extra leaves.

This herb is great for burns of all kinds:

- sun burn
- fire burn
- burning sensations

Great as a tea, tincture, poultice, herbal bath, and even a salve! Wild Bergamot is also great for yeast/candida, fungus, and mold exposure.

These statements have not been approved by the FDA, this is not intended to treat, diagnose, or cure any disease. Please consult with your healthcare provider before taking any herbal supplements

#herbclinic #herbal #herbalism #herbgarden #herbs #nativeplants #native #wildbergamot #beebalm #choosenativeplants #choosenative #blair #blairnebraska #omaha #omahanebraska #omahamagazine #bellevue #bellevuenebraska #papillion #papillionnebraska #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #nebraskagarden #gardening

Scoping out more plants to harvest in a nearby res

Scoping out more plants to harvest in a nearby restored prairie.

#baptisia #indigo #dianthus #phlox #native #nativespecies #nativeplants #choosenative #choosenativeplants #plantyourpart #wildcrafting #wildcrafted #wildcraft #medicinalherbs #medicinal #medicinalplants #localherbalist #blair #blairnebraska #omaha #omahanebraska #omahamagazine #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #local #gyo

Come out and see me today at the Fort Calhoun Summ

Come out and see me today at the Fort Calhoun Summer Fest!! Working the booth for @prairiestarbotanicals from 12-4 to answer all your herby questions! Working the booth with my wonderful husband @freelance_floral

While you are out, shop the city-wide garage sales!!

#shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #local #locallygrown #locallysourced #localbusiness #omaha #omahamagazine #omahanebraska #blair #blairnebraska #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #fortcalhoun #fortcalhounnebraska #ftcalhoun

🌿Prairie Star's Herbal Clinic🌿 Seeing clien

🌿Prairie Star's Herbal Clinic🌿

Seeing clients every Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 - 5:00, offering in person consultations and phone appointments at @prairiestarbotanicals . In person appointments are preferred because I utilize traditional assessment tools such as:

- Tongue and pulse assessment 👅
- Fingernail health and performance
- Eye color and function 👁

If you are unable to make the distance, phone based appointments are available and there is also the option to have the first appointment in person, with follow up phone appointments.

Many other factors go into your consultation, such as your family health history, daily stress levels, diet, stool assessment, and sleeping patterns. Utilizing all of the information gathered, you will be given all the herbs you need in one custom formula, made specifically for you and your health needs. We will also set health goals and discuss any recommended dietary or lifestyle changes.

*these statements have not been approved by the FDA. This is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease*

#herbs #herbalism #herbalist #herbalremedies #naturalremedies #clinic #herbalclinic #local #localbusiness #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #omaha #blair #midwest #nebraska #omahamagazine #healthgoals #health #apothecary #iowa #nebraskafeatured #planthealing

Did you know that we can eat the root of this plan

Did you know that we can eat the root of this plant?

This is Salsify or Yellow Goat's Beard. It looks like a large dandelion, especially when its giant puffball seed head forms, the ones you find alongside the road and they are as big as your hands!

The root is a taproot and is said to be used similarly to carrots, having a mild earthy and slight zesty/pungent flavor.

*these statements have not been approved by the FDA. This is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease*

#gyo #local #localfood #localfoods #blair #blairnebraska #omaha #omahanebraska #omahamagazine #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #culinary #culinarygarden #gardening #garden #plants #chemicalfreegardening #herbalist

Harvested more local plants for medicinal research

Harvested more local plants for medicinal research:

- zizia aurea
- penstemon grandiflorus
- osmorhiza longistylis
- amorpha fruticosa
- and many more!!

#omaha #omahamagazine #omahanebraska #blair #blairnebraska #bellevue #bellevuenebraska #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #local #locallygrown #localherbalist #plants

Meet Liverwort - Conocephalum conicum A fun tidb

Meet Liverwort - Conocephalum conicum

A fun tidbit about old common names for herbs - plants used to be named for how they are used medicinally

For those of you that don't know, the term "wort" in liverwort, lungwort, etc. simply stands for "herb". So with a name like Liverwort, this plant is an herb that supports liver function in some way. Same with other herbs: lungwort supports the respiratory system, motherwort supports mother's/women's health, woundwort is helpful for healing wounds.

This particular Liverwort species has been traditionally used for cooling and cleansing the liver, said "to be good for any liver issue", helps soothe urinary tract issues, helps to close stubborn unhealed wounds, and helps to strengthen and protect the liver.

*these statements have not been approved by the FDA. This is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease*

#liver #liversupport #liverhealth #liverwort #herbs #herbalism #medicinal #medicinalherbs #medicinalplants #plantmedicine #omaha #omahanebraska #omahamagazine #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #blair #blairnebraska #bellevue #bellevuenebraska #livercleanse #urinary #urinarytract #local

Do you know who I am? Early spring, you can reco

Do you know who I am?

Early spring, you can recognize me by my distinguishable succulent-like blue-geen cotyledon.

I am not for ingesting *toxic* 🤢

I have explosive seed pods, casting my children here, there, and everywhere.

We always grow in shaded or moist conditions

My flowers are delicately orange

Topically, I reduce the irritation left from poison ivy

My genus is impatiens

I am jewelweed

*these statements have not been approved by the FDA. This is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease*

#jewelweed #poisonivy #impatiens #shade #shadegarden #poisongarden #waterlover #bellevuenebraska #bellevue #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #omaha #omahamagazine #omahanebraska #blair #blairnebraska #poisonivyrash

Who am I? I am a tree I can be difficult to grow

Who am I?

I am a tree

I can be difficult to grow in the home garden but usually have large populations in the wild

I bear edible fruits, said to be "the Nebraska avocado"

I prefer shade

I prefer consistently moist growing conditions

I am generally slow growing

...I am Pawpaw, Asimina triloba

#pawpaw #pawpawflower #flower #floweringtree #treeflowers #pawpawtree #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #blair #blairnebraska #omaha #omahanebraska #omahamagazine #bellevue #bellevuenebraska

It's Violet season!! Be sure to get out there ever

It's Violet season!! Be sure to get out there every day or every other day to harvest these little gems.

Tip: to make your Violet harvest go farther, harvest Violet leaf and flower, both parts can be used medicinally

#violet #commonviolet #violets #spring #spring2022 #nebraska #nebraskafeatured #blair #blairnebraska #omaha #omahanebraska #lincoln #lincolnnebraska #omahamagazine #herbalgoodness #herbs #local #harvest #fresh #lymphatic #lymph

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