Mabel's Herbal Apothecary Blends

Plantago major & P. lanceolata — The People’s Plant Also Known As: White Man’s Footstep, Ribwort, King of the Road, Fleawort, Wegerich...

Welcome the warmth of summer with one of nature's sweetest healers - Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis). With its sunny citrus scent and...

Litha, also known as Midsummer, is a vibrant and joyous celebration that marks the longest day of the year. This year it will occur on...

AKA:  Cymbopogon spp., L. Family: Poaceae; Barbed Wire Grass, Serai, Fever Grass,   Propagation/Description:  Native to a diverse range...

History & Significance: The festive holiday of Beltane marks the vibrant beginning of summer, a time filled with joy, fertility, and the...

AKA:   Clitoria ternatea L. Family: Fabaceae ; Aparajita, Asian pigeon wings, blue clitoria, blue bell vine, blue pea vine, blue pea,...

Western Juniper Juniperus Occidentalis California is a photograph by Dave Welling AKA:   Juniperus spp. L. Family: Cupressaceae;...

Also known as:  Impatiens capensis L.Family: Balsaminaceae; commonly referred to as orange jewelweed, common jewelweed, spotted...

AKA:  Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Family: Malvaceae; Roselle, agua/rosa/flor de Jamaica, sorrel, karkadé, zobo, bissap   Cultivation Details:...

AKA:  Clematis chinensis, L. Family; Ranunculaceae. Also known as Wei Ling Xian, Oriental virgin bower, Orange peel, and Orange peel...

AKA:  Sambucus nigra L. Family: Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae), Elder, black or blue elder, bore tree, bourtree, common elder,...

AKA: Cichorium intybus L. Family; Compositae/Asteraceae (Daisy family), blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffee...

AKA: Daucus carota, Family: Apiaceae; wild carrot, European wild carrot, bird's nest, bishop's lace, and Queen Anne's lace....

AKA: Trifolium pratense; L. Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family); Red Clover, wild clover, meadow trefoil, bee bread, trefoil, cow grass, purple...

Tulsi AKA: Ocimum sanctum L.Family: Lamiaceae (mint); Holy Basil, Tulasi, Sacred Basil. Propagation/Description: Tulsi is an annual in...

AKA: Withania somnifera L. Family: Solanaceae; winter cherry, Indian ginseng. Propagation/Description: Native to India, Nepal, and...

AKA: Camellia sinensis L. Family: Theaceae; China White, Fujian White, Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen) Propagation/Description: The...

AKA: (Asian) Panax ginseng, L. Family: Araliaceae Juss.; Asian Ginseng, Chinese Ginseng, ginseng radix, Ginseng Root, Japanese Ginseng,...

AKA: Rubus fruticosus L., Family: Rosaceae; Blackberry Propagation/Description: Rubus fruticosus L. (Blackberry Bramble) a semi-prostrate...

AKA: Pinus spp.: Pinales: Pinaceae, L. Family: Pinaceae; Pine Tree Propagation/Description: There are at least 126 recognized species of...