Herban Herbalist

08/22/2026

Living with purpose is a daily practice — and this week's blog shared the plant allies that support it. If you'd like to bring them into your own routine, three favorites from the shop: our Heart Tonic, with herbs traditionally used to support a healthy, open heart (physically and spiritually); Frankincense Essential Oil, one of the most grounding and spiritually clarifying oils for meditation and daily practice; and the Solar Plexus Chakra Roll On, an intention-aligned aromatherapy blend for strengthening your sense of self. All handcrafted by Bonnie in small batches. 🌿

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08/21/2026

Fun fact for your Friday: the word "thyme" comes from the Greek thymos — meaning spirit, soul, or courage. Roman soldiers bathed in thyme water to invoke bravery before battle, and in the Middle Ages, ladies embroidered sprigs of thyme onto scarves for their knights. Centuries later, herbalists still consider thyme an herb of courage and resolve — a beautiful ally when fear or self-doubt creep in. Not bad for the little jar sitting in your spice rack! Where does thyme show up in your life — kitchen, garden, or teacup?

08/20/2026

Ginkgo biloba is a living fossil — the species has existed for over 200 million years, and individual trees can live more than a thousand. Traditionally used to support healthy circulation, memory, and mental focus, ginkgo is the ally I suggest when you're feeling scattered or overwhelmed: it helps you see the big picture and stay on course toward your goals. Fitting, for a tree that has stayed its own course longer than almost anything alive on Earth. Is ginkgo part of your routine?

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Mugwort might be the most storied herb in the Western tradition. Its botanical name, Artemisia, honors the goddess Artemis — and for centuries it has been treasured as an herb of vision, intuition, and vivid dreams. Herbalists and folk traditions turn to mugwort in teas, spiritual baths, and incense before setting intentions, as an ally for reconnecting with inner guidance when the next step feels unclear. When life gets noisy, mugwort is a reminder to slow down and listen inward. Have you ever worked with mugwort?

08/18/2026

New on the blog: Herbs & Oils to Help You Live a Purpose-Driven, Heart-Centered Life. Your plant allies for the path: mugwort for vision and intuition, ashwagandha for resilience and grounding, thyme for courage and strength, and ginkgo for mental clarity and focus — plus my favorite essential oils for alignment, from grounding frankincense to heart-opening rose (external use only, always diluted). Because living your purpose isn't about pushing harder; it's about aligning more deeply.

https://herbanherbalist.com/blog/herbs-oils-to-help-you-live-a-purposedriven-heartcentered-life/

08/17/2026

Living with purpose isn't just a mindset — it's a daily practice. And let's be honest: life gets noisy, stressful, and overwhelming, and it's easy to lose touch with who we really are. That's where plants come in. New on the blog, Bonnie shares the herbs and essential oils she considers powerful allies for clarity, courage, grounding, and focus — from mugwort's vision to thyme's bravery — so you can stop chasing goals and start living in your truth. 🌿✨

Mugwort, ashwagandha, thyme, ginkgo, frankincense, and rose for living with purpose. How I use these herbs and oils for clarity, courage, and alignment.

08/15/2026

Not sure which mushroom is yours yet? Here's the cheat sheet from this week's blog: lion's mane for the mind, chaga for everyday antioxidant support, turkey tail for immune and gut health. And if you'd like a delicious way to get started, our small-batch Mushroom Infused Honey pairs functional mushrooms with golden clover honey — stir a spoonful into your tea or coffee and you're done. Handcrafted by Bonnie right here in Wisconsin, available in the shop. 🍄🍯

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08/15/2026

Small-batch clover honey infused with functional mushrooms — stir a spoonful into tea or coffee for the easiest mushroom ritual there is. Handcrafted in Wisconsin by Certified Master Herbalist Bonnie Landsee. Learn which mushroom fits your wellness goals on the Herban Herbalist blog.

08/14/2026

Fun fact for your Friday: turkey tail might be the most common mushroom you've never noticed. Those fan-shaped shelves with colorful banded stripes growing on dead logs — the ones you've walked past on countless hikes — are named for their resemblance to a wild turkey's tail feathers. In Japan it's called kawaratake, "mushroom by the riverbank." For centuries it has been one of the most respected mushrooms in traditional herbal practice for immune support, and it was under your nose the whole time. Will you spot it on your next walk?