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2025 DIY Gift Guide + Free Herb-Inspired Gift Tag Template
Find DIY gift inspiration with this DIY gift guide, complete with a FREE gift tag template. Choose from over 50 homemade gift ideas for foodies, herbalists, essential oil lovers, and natural product enthusiasts.

Crème Brûlée with Vanilla Flavor Extract!
Sink your spoon into this classic, yet elegant cr̬me brÌÈle recipe crafted with organic vanilla extract. Perfect for an after-meal treat or holiday dessert!

Herbal Fire Cider Bouillon Powder Recipe
There is just something deeply satisfying about a meal that transmutes disparate ingredients into one delicious noteÑand in one pot no less! This Fire Cider Bouillon recipe will dazzle the taste buds while also helping to support the immune system.

Guide to Powdering Herbs at Home + How to Use Powdered Herbs
Herbal powders are incredibly versatile for cooking, herbal wellness, and even incense making. However, not all powders are created equally. Freshness and even adulteration in the market are big concerns, which is why many choose to powder their own herbs at home.åÊ

Herbs for Enhancing Dreams + Lucid Dream Cordial
Herbs have long been used to support and deepen the act of dreaming. Explore 6 herbs that can enhance relaxation, promote vivid dreams, and create a sense of calm before sleep.

Basic Guide to Herbal Energetics + Herb List
To some, the word herbal energetics conjures thoughts of the esoteric or maybe even the “woo-woo” side of herblism. However, energetics are very real and can easily be felt in the body once you understand the basics. This article will share foundational knowledge about herbal energetics and provide resources for further learning.

Spooky Season Mocktail
Creep and crawl into this spooky season with three ÛÏboo-tanicalÛ infused mocktail recipes sure to fright and delight your ghoulish guests this Halloween.

Rooted in Action: How Mountain Rose Herbs Offsets Carbon Through Local Tree Planting
We believe that true sustainability happens when action takes root where we live. By working directly with local organizations, we do more than offset emissions. We strengthen ecosystems, build community, and deepen our connection to the land.

Naturally Scented Candle Recipe: Lush Earth
Oak moss smells earthy, woody, sweet, and amber-like, making is the perfect scent for a fall candle. Try this simple candle recipe to bring the warmth and joy of autumn into your home.

Farm Visits: Creating Genuine Relationships with Our Farm Partners
Farm visits are an important part of our support for domestic suppliers, while also ensuring that the quality and purity standards you expect from us are met. Learn how and why we embark on these trips and how they contribute to maintaining these high standards.

Electrolyte Drink Recipes With Herbs
Whether on the football field or in the delivery room, Demetria Clark has witnessed firsthand how dehydration can lead to serious situations. Here are three of her favorite drinks for balancing electrolytes and staying hydrated.

Grain-Free Chai Spice Granola With Maca Powder
Dig your spoon into a delicious take on grain-free granola. This recipe features the sweet and spicy flavors of chai tea, for a delicious and complex breakfast meal.

Fostering Children’s Education & Friendships with the Green World + 2 Activities
Explore two children’s activities that can foster a lifelong relationship with plants and the natural world.

The Roots of Vitalism: A Historical Lens on Natural Healing and Botanical Medicine
Discover the rich history of herbalism and learn how the vitalism approach to wellness is being carried on in the hands of modern-day herbalists.

Pumpkin Seed Oil: A Local Farm Story
Did you know that we carry fresh-pressed organic pumpkin seed oil sourced locally in Oregon? Learn about some of the health and beauty benefits of this oil and why we love supporting this farm partner.

Mountain Rose Herbs Wins Oregon Organic Coalition’s Retailer of the Year Award
The goal of the Seed Stewardship Project is to raise awareness about at-risk plants that need our support. We hope that a solution-oriented approach of supplying free seeds to those able to plant them will help rebuild populations of these special plants.

Chai Spice Whipped Body Scrub
This warming skin care recipe turns winter spices, skin-loving oils, luscious body butters, and an exfoliant into a dreamy and easily spreadable body scrub.

The Power of Herbal Adornment
Discover the transformative art of herbal adornment and explore how both external beauty and internal herbal support enhance our identity and well-being.åÊ

Mountain Rose Herbs Customers Plant 35.5 Million Seeds for the Future
We are proud to say that we have reached our goal of offering 35.5 million seeds* to the herbal community. We are truly grateful to all of those who opted into this program and hope that these plants will continue to prosper for generations to come.

Fermented Rice Water Hair Treatment with Herbs
Infusing rice water with hair-loving herbs adds herbal goodness to an age-old hair rinse recipe. Here’s how to make a fermented rice water hair rinse!

The Differences Between Herbalist Tinctures & Spagyrics Tinctures
While both tinctures and Aurelian Spagyric Tinctures may begin with plants, they diverge in almost every respect beyond that. Learn the differences between tinctures and spagyrics, how they are both made, and how to work with them differently.

Foaming Hand Soap Recipe: Herb Garden Blend
This easy DIY foaming hand soap recipe draws inspiration from an aromatic herb garden. Delight your senses with this signature scented soap featuring rosemary, marjoram, basil, clary sage, and more.

Olive Oil & Orange Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Dig your spoon into a delicious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. This olive oil and orange cookie skillet features rich, organic olive oil and bright, citrusy orange.

Back-To-School Essentials
For many of us, back-to-school season means a greater need for our herbal allies. From stress and immune support to help with clear, sustained focus, botanicals can play an important role during this seasonal and lifestyle shift.

The US Is Abuzz About YauponÑand For Good Reason
Yaupon is making a resurgence, and it took concerns of tariffs to bring this domestic caffeinated plant into the mainstream eye. However, Mountain Rose Herbs’ interest in this plant preceded the tariff-driven trend, and we are delighted to share this article about the relationship we’ve developed with this plant over the past 7 years.åÊ

Mountain Rose Herbs Works to Keep Local Waterways Clean
Mountain Rose Herbs is proud to partner with the Ocean Blue Project to advance our commitment to protecting waterwaysåÊfrom the harmful impacts of trash and microplastics.

Adaptogenic Herbs for Stress Support, Increased Energy, & Adrenal Wellness
Adaptogens are nature’s solution to helping the body adapt to stress, regulate energy levels, and support better sleep. In this blog, we’ll dive into what adaptogens are, how they work, and the steps you can take to maintain natural energy and adrenal health.

Adaptogenic Iced Horchata with Ashwagandha
Uncover the rich history and delicious versatility of horchata with this refreshing recipe that combines traditional flavors with an ice-cold adaptogenic twist.

Bronzing Facial Serum with Sea Buckthorn Oil
“Glow up” with this DIY bronzing facial oil. You can tailor the tone to balance your skin or use it as an evening hydration treatment.

Botanical Skin Care: A Solvent-Based DIY Body Care Guide
In this article, we’ll explore how tinctures, glycerites, oils, and vinegars can elevate your body care recipes, both as carriers for your precious herbs and for their unique functional benefits. Learn how these solvents can support your topical remedies by increasing shelf life, adjusting pH, improving hydration, and softening the skin.åÊ

Mountain Rose Herbs is Helping to Bring FairWild Certification to US Wildcrafters
At Mountain Rose Herbs, the things that appear as ÛÏnewÛ are often the result of years of hard work and ongoing collaboration before they reach your apothecary shelves. Our domestic FairWild initiative is no exception to this. Learn how we are further supporting the livelihoods of our wildcrafter partners and the ecosystems they harvest from.

Herbs for the Moon Phases
The moon offers a rhythm we can root ourselves intoÑan ancient mirror for our inner terrain. This soft guide shares some of the herbs aligned with each moon phase based on their properties and plant wisdom.

Aphrodisiacs + The Neurodivergent Nervous System
For many neurodivergent folks, balancing the nervous system between hyper and hypo arousal can be a challenge. Herbalist Brynna Herbener shares how aphrodisiac herbs can be supportive outside the bedroom, and specifically for this nervous system pattern.åÊ

Reaching Homeostasis with Adaptogens
To be an adaptogen, an herb must be nontoxic in therapeutic doses, nonspecific, and systemically normalizing. The ingredients must also work through the sympathetic nervous system and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Learn more about this special and crucial class of herbs!

Partner Spotlight: Elderberry Wisdom Farm
Just outside Salem, Oregon, Elderberry Wisdom Farm operates an Indigenous-owned nonprofit organization focused on native plant cultivation, ecological restoration, and, most importantly, passing on Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to future generations. TEK combines centuries of Indigenous understanding of the land with modern conservation practices, and it’s at the heart of everything they do. åÊ

Garden Bounty Meal: Thai-Inspired Green Curry with Lemon Balm
Have a bounty in your herb garden this year? Try this simple Thai-inspired curry recipe with lemon balm, mint, oregano, and spices!

Herbs for Creativity
Whether you are stuck in an “artist’s block” or are just looking to bring some more creativity into your life, herbs can be a supportive aid in getting the creative juices flowing. Learn about 9 herbs that can help us think outside the box and express ourselves healthfully.

Pickled Curry Deviled Eggs
Win your next potluck with these curry pickled eggs! Not only do they taste incredible, but add a pop of color to any spread.

Waning Quarter Moon Incense Blend
The Waning Moon is a time for decluttering and making space for the potential that the New Moon will soon bring. This incense blend recipe was crafted to support the cleansing process and to promote harmony as we let go of things we no longer need.

Mountain Rose Herbs Wins 100 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon
In an anonymous state-wide survey, employees voted Mountain Rose Herbs in the top 10 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon in 2025. We have won a place on this list sinceåÊ2022, and continue to get closer to the #1 spot each year.

Summer Dream Roll-On Perfume Oil Recipe
Make your own bright and sunny roll-on perfume to uplift spirits and celebrate summer vibes!

Supporting Wild Harvester Education for a Sustainable Future
Mountain Rose Herbs is committed to helping build and support a new foundation for ethical wildcrafting; one that supports both the ecological health of our landscapes and the economic vitality of the people who care for them.

Pro Tips & Frequently Asked Questions About Crafting Herbal Oils
With almost four decades of crafting and teaching about herbal oils, Kami McBride is considered an expert in this herbal preparation! In this article, she shares answers to five of the most frequently asked questions and concerns she hears from students.

DIY Sheet Mask Recipe for Dry Skin
Sheet masks are incredibly easy to craft and making your own allows you to customize the ingredients to match your skin type. Try this moisturizing sheet mask recipe for dry skin!

Catnip: Beneficial Herb for Humans and Cats + DIY Cat Toy Ideas
Catnip is an ancient, soothing mint that’s been used in herbalism for centuries. Learn how catnip can support your health and why your cats love it!

Strawberry Matcha Swiss Roll
If you are looking for a refreshing botanical dessert recipe, look no further than this strawberry matcha Swiss roll cake! Featuring grassy-green matcha, ruby-red strawberries, and a luscious whipped cream filling, it is sure to delight the senses and win you some praise at your next potluck barbeque!

Homemade Mosquito Repellent
DIY mosquito repellent is easy to make ahead and store in the refrigerator. Keep it on hand this summer for camping, hiking, and lazy days at the river.

Poems of Perseverance: A Juneteenth Reflection on Black Herbal LegacyåÊ
“Our people didn’t just carry stories.åÊåÊ
We carried seeds.åÊ
Even when we weren’t allowed to own land, we still knew what to plant.åÊ
Even when they took the drums, our hands still knew the rhythm of the soil…”åÊ

Bee Pollen: A Superfood to Source Sustainably
During a recent sourcing tour, we had the opportunity to experience a unique type of farm visit. This particular stop required us to suit up and engage closely with some pollinator companionsÑhoney bees. Learn how our organic bee pollen is sourced!

Full Moon Roll-On Perfume
Support heightened emotions with this aromatherapy recipe. While intended to support the energy of the Full Moon, this blend is helpful for anytime when there is a need to move energy, ground down, and feel supported.

Unlocking the Secret to Healthy Hair: Understanding Hair Porosity & Why It Matters
Understanding hair porosity can help you choose the right hair care products to address your unique needs. In this blog, Amour Little will teach us how to determine hair porosity and how to best work with all porosity types.

Mint Chocolate Body Butter
Good hydration is key to healthy skin. This summer, whip up an easy DIY mint chocolate body butter to give your skin super-hydrating, cooling relief.

Moon Phase Aromatherapy: Waxing Quarter Moon Perfume Spray
The Waxing Quarter Moon is a time for action! Celebrate this lunar phase with a body mist that is sweet, energizing, and also supports mental clarity needed during this time.

Meet Our Jojoba Farmers in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert
Meet the family whose commitment to crafting the finest organic jojoba oil in the world transcends trends and spans generations.

After-Shower Body Toner Recipe
This simple body toner artfullyåÊcombines the aromatic and therapeutic properties of ylang ylang, rose, calendula, and sweetgrass hydrosols, pairedåÊwith just the right amount of vegetable glycerin to leave your skin feeling deeply rejuvenated, balanced, and hydrated.

Moon Phase Aromatherapy: New Moon Roll-On Perfume
The New Moon is a time for setting intentions and dreaming big. Celebrate this lunar phase with a perfume blend that is light, herbaceous, and evokes the feelings of hope that accompany times of planning and charting a new course.

Colorful No-Bake Cashew Cheesecake with Herbs
Indulge in creamy, dreamy dairy-free cheesecake with added herbs for color and flavor. This versatile dessert is sure to tantalize your taste buds!

Lavender-Yarrow Oxymel + Special Occasion Mocktail
This herbal mocktail is elegant enough to serve at special events and makes a great replacement for champagne. So, raise a glass and share a toast to celebrate the creative ways we can imbibe booze-free drinks!

Homemade Vegan Mayonnaise with Grapeseed Oil
Ready to ditch pricey and unnatural store-bought mayo? This homemade vegan mayonnaise recipe is simple to make and can be dressed up with your favorite herbs and spices to make it your own. Even non-vegans will love it!

Tips for Wild Harvesting and Plant Identification
Learn how you can be a nature steward while foraging and find 10 tips for plant identification and sustainable harvesting!

Vegan Matcha Sugar Cookies
Indulge your tastebuds in a delightful twist on a cookie classic! This vegan matcha sugar cookie recipe features premium-quality organic matcha tea for depth of flavor and a beautiful natural color that celebrates spring.

How to Oil Pull for Oral Health + 2 Recipes
The Ayurvedic art of oil pulling is making a comeback, and it’s no wonder why. Swishing oils in the mouth has been known to support oral health, and when you include the power of herbs in this practice, you can really take it to the next level.

Persephone’s Return: Spring Revitalizing Mocktail
This Spring Revitalizing Mocktail channels the essence of spring and calls upon herbs that awaken the senses and invigorate the blood.

Unscented Base Product Line Guide & Essential Oil Blends
Discover the versatility and customizability of our unscented bases for body and hair care and dive nose deep into the world of DIY fragrance with these nature-inspired essential oil blends.

Agua de Jamaica Hard Iced Tea Recipe
Looking for a fizzy, sweet-tart, ruby-hued drink that is the perfect companion to a plate of tacos? This hard iced tea features hibiscus, black tea, ginger, and lime and is sure to make your taste buds happy!

2 recettes de soins corporels DIY pour les amateurs de cornichons
Ces recettes sur le th̬me des cornichons raviront ÌÊ coup sÌÈr les amateurs de cornichons de votre entourage ! Les sels de bain et les baumes ÌÊ l̬vres ÌÊ base de cornichons sont des cadeaux (gag) amusants et faciles ÌÊ faire !

2 recetas caseras para los amantes de los pepinillos
Seguro que estas recetas con pepinillos harÌÁn las delicias de las personas con pepinillos de tu vida. Las sales de ba̱o y los bÌÁlsamos labiales con pepinillos son regalos muy divertidos y fÌÁciles.

Receta para derretir cera o hacer velas con el Paseo de Oto̱o
åÀBusca un aroma oto̱al ̼nico para perfumar su hogar este a̱o? Esta receta aporta un toque ̼nico a las fragancias para el hogar con matices poco convencionales de setas y humo.

Herbal Accessibility: The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community
“Reclaiming herbalism as a Deaf person is about more than just plant medicineÑit’s about reclaiming autonomy, knowledge, and the right to care for ourselves in a world that too often overlooks us.”

4 Custom-Scented Green Cleaning Recipes
Refresh your home and embrace the new season’s charm with homemade green cleaning products! Learn how you can glow up your cleaning routine with natural methods that are gentler on your health and the health of the environment.

Comfrey Monograph: Benefits, Uses, & Controversy
Comfrey is a divisive plant in the herbal community. In this monograph, you will learn about its unanimously agreed-upon uses and where the controversy begins.

Spring Herbs to Grow for Wellness and Joy + Garden Tips
Explore these classic herbs to grow in spring, and find gardening and harvesting advice from author and herbalist, Bevin Cohen.

Vegan Peeps¨ Marshmallows with Herbal Powders
Hop into your herbal Easter celebrations and satisfy your sweet tooth with this vegan Peeps¨ marshmallow recipe featuring a colorful variety of organic herbal powders and two shocking, yet delicious star ingredients!åÊ

How to Make Foaming Hand Soap: Spring Sunshine Scent
Celebrate the buds and blooms of the season with this DIY foaming hand soap recipe.

Supporting Health and Natural Land Management with Wild Weeds: A Farm Story
Leanne Hatfield is a farmer, herbalist, and physician whose approach to land management has fostered the growth of wild wellness-supporting herbs. Learn more about her integrated systems approach to farming and what kinds of plants have healthfully volunteered to be a part of the farm’s synergy.

Cultivated Arnica: A Farm Story About Preserving Traditions and Quality
This past year, we visited our Spanish farm partnerÑa generational family farm that specializes in the growing of arnica and the crafting of extracts and topical remedies. Read about what it takes to grow arnica and the ways we can better support wild at-risk plants through cultivation.

The Basics of Herbal Preparations: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn about the most common herbal preparations and find articles and resources for further learning.

2 DIY Body Care Recipes for Pickle Lovers
These pickle-themed recipes are sure to delight the pickle people in your life! Pickle bath salts and lip balms make really fun and easy (gag) gifts!

Interconnection, Belonging, and the Living Earth
Our being is deeply interwoven with every other living creature and biological system on Earth. With each breath, each tear, each laughÑwith the newborn and the recently passedÑour being becomes part of all.

DIY Facial Cream Cleanser with Blue Tansy
In this DIY facial cleanser, we called upon one of the most underrated essential oils for skin care and aromatherapyÑblue tansy! åÊBlue tansy oil has a divine aroma that is supportive in times of stress and long list of benefits for the skin.

Mountain Rose Herbs Joins the Purpose Pledge
Mountain Rose Herbs is Proud to be a Purpose Pledge Pilot Company. The Purpose Pledge is a groundbreaking initiative that redefines how business is conducted by fostering a community dedicated to sustainable progress.

How Climate Change Affects Mental Health
As the world around us shifts, many of us are feeling a deeper awareness of our connection to nature. While change can bring uncertainty, it also sparks innovation, resilience, and a renewed commitment to caring for the planet and each other.

Why Scientific Botanical Names Matter
It’s not important to know every botanical name, but it’s helpful to know how to look them up. Learn about Herbs of Commerce and why Latin binomials matter!

Thai Boba Tea + Boba Pearl RecipeåÊ
Assam tea, star anise pods, coconut flakes, safflowers, holy basil, and vanilla bean powder make the perfect base for one of our favorite treatsÑboba!åÊ

Furthering Our Commitment to Sustainability and Transparency: Regenerative Organics
Regenerative agriculture is deeply holistic and aims to work in concert with nature instead of fighting against. This farming method focuses on building soil health, increasing biodiversity, and supporting the workers from whom all this is made possible.

American Ginseng Monograph + Ethical UsageåÊ
Many of us know that ginseng is an incredibly precious plant that has fallen victim to overharvesting and poaching in the wild, but we now have options for sustainably and ethically grown ginseng. Learn about the benefits and uses of American ginseng, and how you can work with Panax quinquefolius responsibly.

Rosemary Balsamic Oxymel Recipe + Mocktail and Cocktail Ideas
Oxymels are a tasty way to infuse your favorite herbal allies. Though balsamic vinegar may not be the first ingredient that comes to mind for this herbal preparation, it is perfect for those wanting more complex and flavorful notes in their homemade vinegars.

Furthering Our Commitment to Sustainability and Transparency: FairWild
We believe ethical sourcing is the only way to do business. That is why we have just added FairWild to our growing list of certifications. This ensures that wildcrafters have the same kinds of protections and infrastructure as Fair Trade Farmers.

Practicing Sober Herbalism: How to Make Vinegar-Based Bitters
When Drea Moore was creating her alcohol-free apothecary, she had to learn how to make herbal preparations in new ways. This alcohol-free bitter recipe is a great way to support digestion and makes an ideal ingredient for artisinal mocktails.

Exfoliating Herbal Scrub for Ingrown Hairs
Make ingrown hairs a problem of the past and reveal soft, supple skin with this exfoliating sugar scrub recipe. This recipe features skin-supportive tea tree oil and copaiba balsam.

3 Warming Herbal Tea Blends for Winter
Whether you are looking for a nourishing brew to help keep your body healthy or are just looking for something to cut through the chill of winter’s air, a flavorful cup of tea just might hit the spot. Here are some delightful homemade tea blends to keep you warm and cozy.

Finding the Calm + Passionflower Herbal Bath Recipe
Amidst the whirlwind of life, there are centers of calm to be foundÑplaces where we can pause, reorient, and connect. Passionflower is one herb that can aid us in finding these centers of calm. Learn more about this powerful herbal ally and try this passionflower bath recipe!

Essential Oil Blends for Lovers
Celebrate the season of romance with three aromatherapy blends crafted for lovers. These recipes are sure to delight the senses and evoke feelings of pleasure and connection.

A Passion For Organics
We believe organic farming is vitalÑnot just for individual health but for the health and well-being of our planet. That is why we will always support initiatives promoting organic agriculture and ensuring our customers receive the purest and most vital botanicals.

Building Connection Through Herbalism + Herbal Ceremony Tea Recipe
Herbalism is not just about herbsÑit is also about creating connections with plants and people.åÊLearn more about our ancestral connections to plants, find a tea recipe for connection, and RSVP for Herbal Academy’s FREE upcoming conference.

The Herb Shoppe Journey: Choosing to Start an Herbal Business
For Amanda Furbee, the journey of running an herbal store was not just about building a business but also about personal growth and connecting with a community that shared a passion for natural wellness. Read about the Herb Shoppe Journey including the joys, the bumps, and the paperwork.

Warming Bath Bomb Recipe with Ginger & Oatmeal
Ginger is well known for its ability to boost energy, warm the body, and support stress, which makes it an ideal ingredient for bath bombs and soaks.

Chocolate Cherry Û÷Mocktini’ with Wild Cherry Bark
Waltz into the world of classically luxurious confectioneries with this decedent chocolate cherry Û÷mocktini’ featuring wellness-supportive wild cherry bark.

2025 Herbal Events Calendar by Mountain Rose Herbs
Looking to learn, grow, and connect in 2025? Check out our list of local and national herbalism events that we’ll be attending or sponsoring. We can’t wait to see you this year!

Climbing the Mountain to a Clinical Herbal Practice + 2 Support Systems You Will Need
The business, clinical, and administrative infrastructure needed to build and grow a clinical herbal practice can be overwhelming to navigate. Erika Galentin shares some tips for becoming an herbal practitioner and starting a practice.

Queen of Hearts Mocktail with Hawthorn Berries
Looking for an alcohol-free drink that supports your health? This ruby-red herbal mocktail contains heart-supporting and flavorful ingredients to create a drink that pleases all your senses.

Working with Herbs in the Rhythms of Nature
Each of us is innately part of the natural world around us, so it makes sense that we should move in harmony with the shifts of the seasons. Learn how you can work with herbs in a way that supports the needs of the body, mind, and heart throughout different parts of the year.

How to Write a Monograph & Build a Materia Medica
Monographs contain an in-depth and large variety of information about a specific plant, depending on what is meaningful to the person creating it. Learn how to start creating your own monographs and build your own herbarium.

Citrus & Sage Fizzy Mocktail
Elevate your mocktail game with this bright and earthy Citrus & Sage Mocktail. This delightful harmony of flavors is perfect for savoring and sipping year-round!

Homemade Throat Syrup with Elecampane and Chai Spices
Embrace winter wellness with this DIY throat syrup. Crafted with respiratory-supportive elecampane and warming chai spices, it is a functional and tasty herbal preparation to keep at the ready.

What Are Herbal Tonics + 5 Tonics in Chinese Medicine
In Chinese Medicine (CM), a tonic, or more accurately, “supplementingÛ herbs work to balance the body’s vital energies, including qi, blood, yin, and yang. Learn the distinctions between Western tonics and CM supplementing herbs and explore 5 five key Chinese supplementing herbs.

Orange Cream Slushy Mocktail Recipe
With more of us ditching alcohol lately, we were inspired to craft a new kind of alcohol-free drink. This orange-cream slushy mocktail is a delightful sipper and breathes new life into your zero-proof drink recipe book.

Winter Spice Dish Soap Bar Recipe
Ditch the plastic with DIY dish soap bars! This recipe is crafted with nutmeg, ginger, lemon, and cinnamon to bring mood support to dreary winter days and tedious dishwashing.

Supporting Sobriety in Herbalism
To create an alcohol-free apothecary, Drea Moore had to boldly experiment and learn how to make herbal preparations in new ways. This journey is now empowering sober folks with access and the know-how to create potent herbal preparations.

Achieving TRUE Zero Waste Certification: A Commitment to Sustainability at Mountain Rose Herbs
At Mountain Rose Herbs we work hard every year to maintain our TRUE Zero Waste Certification. Learn what this certification means and how it equates to a healthier, more sustainable world.

How to Build a Home Mocktail Bar + Recipes
If you want to limit your alcohol intake this coming year, you will enjoy these tips for creating a home mocktail bar. You’ll also find some of our best mocktail recipes for inspiration. Happy and healthy sipping!

Immune Supporting Soup Broth with Reishi and Astragalus
Soup can be much more than a cozy meal. By incorporating herbs and fresh produce, you can create a flavorful dish that not only warms you up but also fortifies your body’s natural defenses.

Mint Chocolate Chip Lip Balm Recipe
Inspired by our new seasonal release tea, Mint Patty, this ÛÏMint Chocolate ChipÛ lip balm is great for gift-giving and a lot of fun to make. After all, you can’t go wrong when combining chocolate and mint!

Flavors of the Rainbow: DIY Herbal Finishing Salts
Bring the powers and vibrancy of herbs to the dinner table with culinary finishing salts. Not only do they add fun flavors, but they are also a good conversation piece to get people talking about herbs. Finishing salts also make exceptional homemade gifts!

Acorn Spice Beeswax Candles
Embrace the cozy essence of fall with these warming acorn spice candles. The earthy and nutty aroma brings the essence of an autumn walk in the forest to your home.

Moonbeam and Sunshine Bath Bomb Recipes
This bath bomb set was inspired by two powerhouses in the sky; the sun and moon. The sun bath bomb recipe features uplifting ingredients to brighten spirits while the moon bath bomb recipe calls upon calming ingredients to help support a restful slumber. Happy pampering!

50+ Holiday Gifts for Herbalists, Tea Lovers, Skin Care Enthusiasts & More
Find the perfect present for the plant lover in your life. This holiday gift guide offers a variety of unique gift ideas for herbalists, natural body care enthusiasts, foodies, bookworms, and more!

Herbs for Mental and Emotional Stagnation
We’ve all been “stuck in a rut” at some point in our lives. Learn about some herbal allies that can support us through these times.

Mountain Rose Herbs Green Team: Keeping the Dream Alive
Learn how the Mountain Rose Herbs Green Team helps improve sustainability within each department of the company.

Menstrual Self-Care: Tea Blends For the Full Moon Cycle
Wax and wane with your body’s natural rhythms. These carefully formulated tea blends support the different phases of a menstrual (moon) cycle.

Buy Nothing Day: A Stand Against Throw-Away Culture
Black Friday sales promote overconsumption that impacts our earth. Learn how to participate in Buy Nothing Day and push back against throw-away culture.

Herbal Compound Butter Recipes (2 Ways)
Bring flavor, color, and the benefits of herbs to the dinner table with these simple compound butter recipes.

Carrot Cake Snack Bars
Indulge in the comforting, warming flavors of carrot cake with these carrot cake snack bars that will keep your sweet tooth satisfied and belly nourished.

How to Make Vanilla Extract
Learn how to make potent vanilla extract for cooking, baking, and skin care.

How Protecting Forests Ensures a Future For Wild Food and Medicine
The partnership between Mountain Rose Herbs and Cascadia Wildlands is rooted in a shared commitment to environmental preservation and access to wild plants for generations to come.

Herbal Facial Steam Blend
Discover the rejuvenating benefits of facial steaming and learn how to craft a personalized herbal facial steam blend that will make you radiate from the inside out.åÊ

Fair Trade Premiums: What They Are & Why They Matter?
Fair Trade Certification protects and fairly compensates the most vulnerable actors in the supply chain. Learn how Fair Trade premiums can make a big impact on farm communities around the world.

Gourmet Vegan Caramel Apple Bites Recipe
Don’t just make caramel apples on Halloween or Christmas. This gourmet vegan caramel apple recipe is suitable for snacking, potlucks, or camping trips any time of year.

Minerals of the Earth Fire Cider Recipe
Fire cider is generally an herbal preparation used to support the immune system, but since so much of our immune system is affected by diet, we decided to add a nutritional twist to the classic recipe.

Sustainable Swaps: How to Make DIY Shampoo Bars with Herbs
Shampoo bars are a sustainable option for people trying to ditch plastic packaging and use cleaner self-care products. They are also ideal for travel or camping!

Autumn Stroll Wax Melt or Candle Recipe
Are you looking for a unique autumn aroma to scent your home this year? This recipe brings a unique twist to home fragrance with unconventional undertones of mushroom and smoke.

How Contract Farming Supports the Entire Supply Chain
There is a lengthy process that goes into bringing each of the 500+ sustainable and organic botanicals to you when you need them. Learn how contract farming supports farmers, the environment, and you.

Red Velvet Latte with Beet Root Powder
Indulge in a dreamy red velvet latte that swaps synthetic red food coloring for vibrantly nutritious and wellness-supporting beetroot.

The Four Pillars of UDSA Organic & Why They Matter
Research has revealed that many people are unfamiliar with the regulatory and enforcement processes that uphold organic certification. Learn more about the pillars of organics and what they mean to Mountain Rose Herbs.

Bee’s Knees Mocktail with Lemon Balm
We have put an alcohol-free, herbal twist on a Bee’s Knees craft mocktail! It’s easy to make and can be crafted in bulk for your next gathering.

Saffron Latte Recipe
Looking for a new fall beverage? This delightful latte marries the decadent notes of saffron with perfectly balanced vanilla and spice.

Blended Chocolate & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Learn how to make grab-and-go blended chocolate peanut butter overnight oats that are so delicious it just might change the minds of lifelong oatmeal haters.

Elderberry Ginger Simple Syrup and Mocktail Recipe
Learn how to make an herbal simple syrup and mocktail for seasonal wellness!

Baked Herbal Falafel
Learn how to make mouth-watering baked herbal falafels with spinach and nettles for added nutrition.

Warming Fall Drink: Golden Milk Latte with Rose
Looking for a warm and spiced herbal beverage this autumn? Try this decadent and health-supporting golden milk latte recipe with rose!

Midwest Farm Visit: How Farm Trips Support the Whole Supply Chain
Come on a virtual journey to visit one of our Midwest farm partners and learn how these one-on-one connections support everyone along the herb supply chain.

Overnight Oats With Pumpkin Spice
Try this decadent overnight oats recipe for a healthful and seasonal start to your autumn mornings.

How to Make a Blueberry Lavender Shrub + Mocktail Recipe
Learn how to make an herbal sipping vinegar and mocktail with tasty herbs and fruit!

Guide to Types of Cosmetic Clay & Their Uses
Explore the benefits and differences of 5 common cosmetic clays and learn how to use them in recipes.

Saving Seeds From the Herb Garden
The art of growing plants and saving seeds can deeply enhance our relationship with our plant allies. Learn the importance of saving seeds and find some of the easiest ones to get started with.

Expanding Community Connections with the Tilth Alliance
Find out how we are deepening our roots, expanding our reach in Washington, and building lasting connections with community partners who share our passion for sustainability and regenerative organic agriculture.

Tea Blending & Ceremony
Explore the art of tea blending and ceremony. Our dear friend Jiling Lin shares some of her favorite ways to mindfully blend and brew tea using traditional ingredients and vessels.

Strengthening Our Web of Wellness at Northwest Herbal Fair
Find out how the largest herbal gathering in the PNW weaves together indigenous wisdom, plant medicine, and community connection to strengthen our web of wellness!

Blackberry Lavender Mocktail
Discover blackberry lavender bliss with this five-ingredient mocktail. Not only does it taste like summertime in a glass, but it also offers gut-nurturing probiotics.

Strawberry Elderflower Shrub Recipe
This herb-infused sipping vinegar is an enjoyable way to add more wellness support to your diet. Explore fun flavor combinations and learn the core concepts of this preparation so you can create your own blends.

Shampoo Powder Recipe with Shikakai
Learn how to make a shampoo powder recipe for a sustainable, inexpensive alternative to liquid shampoos.

Herbs for Fire Season Support
If you live in an area prone to wildfire, you know that fire season brings a whole list of things to prepare for including ways to relieve discomforts derived from smokey air and overcast skies. Here are some helpful herbs and resources to help support respiratory health and emotional wellbeing during fire season.

Exploring a Fresh Start at the Pacific Northwest Organic Center
Find out how the Rodale Institute is exploring regenerative organic practices in the Pacific Northwest.

DIY Moisturizing Skin Serum
Natural skin care is all about balance and hydration. Learn how to make your own moisturizing skin serum for soft and radiant skin.

Guide to Seaweed: How to Choose Which Seaweed is Best
Learning more about seaweed can help you choose the ones that best fit your nutritional goals and flavor palate.

Floral Lip Balm Recipe
This softening summer lip balm has a divine aroma and offers long-lasting hydration. It’s also simple to craft and makes lovely gifts!

Potato Gnocchi with Herbal Powders
Learn how to make herbal gnocchi from scratch and discover the endless possibilities of incorporating herbal powders into your favorite recipes.

DIY Roll-On Lip Gloss for Summer
Looking for an easy, inexpensive, DIY lip gloss that is perfect for summer adventure? Hot days mean it’s time to make this gloss that thrives when warm.

Seaweed Bouillon Recipe
The versatility and rich umami flavor of seaweed make it an exciting ingredient to have in your pantry. This easy shelf-stable seaweed bouillon recipe brings a nutritional boost to mealtime.

Homemade Muscle Rub with Cayenne and St. John’s Wort
Outdoor fun can lead to the occasional bump, bruise, and achy muscle. Keep a homemade St. John’s Cayenne salve on hand for warm and comforting relief.

Cultivating Consciousness with Oshala Farm
The commitment to cultivating with consciousness ensures that every herb is grown with care, dedication, and a profound love for the land. Learn how Oshala Farm grows herbs that support community health, and well-being.

Zesty Herbal Salad Dressing with Apple Cider Vinegar
This summer salad dressing combines zesty apple cider vinegar with aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram. It’s the perfect compliment to your fresh summer greens!

Deodorizing & Cleansing Armpit Mask Recipe
If you’re looking for a helpful way to switch to natural deodorant or want to improve the effectiveness of your natural deodorant, this simple deep cleansing mask may be your answer!

Dandelion Monograph: History, Benefits, &Recipe
Dandelion’s historical use in cultures around the world highlights its value in herbalism and holistic wellness practices. Learn more about wild and abundant dandelion and how to use it for wellness.

Non-Alcoholic Herbal Gin Fizz Recipe
With more of us ditching the alcohol these days, we were inspired to transform a botanical gin fizz into an herbal booze-free alternative that was also vegan! You are going to love this refreshing herbal mocktail.

Glycerites: How to Use Vegetable Glycerine to Extract Herbal Constituents
Glycerites are an effective, delicious alternative to alcohol-based tinctures. Learn about organic glycerol and get an easy recipe for glycerites.

Chocolate & Ashwagandha Protein Bites
Interested in adding more herbs into your daily diet? This hearty snack recipe will satisfy the tummy and provide energy, even when you’re on the go!

Essential Oil Blends for Summer Road Trips
Elevate your summer road trip game with these four essential oil blends. There are blends to support motion sickness, mental alertness, awakeness, and calm nerves.

Uplifting Voices for Social Justice & Sustainability
Find out how we are taking action for social justice by amplifying voices through our Free Herbalism Project and partnering with new organizations advocating for sustainability.

3 Superfood Smoothie Recipes Powered by Plants
These three smoothie recipes will help you fit nutritious greens, berries, and mushrooms into your diet for a tasty snack or meal that’s great on the go!

Partnering to Protect Pollinators
Pollinators, such as bees, play a crucial role in our ecosystems. By partnering with local organizations that support our values, we can help protect the precious pollinators we depend on.

Whole Herb vs. Standardized Herbal Supplements: Which is Right for You?
We are often asked about the differences between whole herbs and standardized herbal products. Let’s break down the differences so you can make the best decisions for your wellness goals.

Demonstrating Our Vision: The Mountain Rose Volunteer Program
Through our Employee Volunteer Program, we offer 24 paid hours for employees to volunteer at local nonprofit organizations, enabling us to make a meaningful impact while demonstrating our values. Find out more about our vision for the future!

Tepache Recipe with Spices
Uncover the history behind the trending fermented pineapple drink, tepache, and learn how to make your own glass of this ancestral beverage at home.

Pedaling Towards a Greener Future
Here at Mountain Rose Herbs, we incentivize our employees to opt for sustainable commute options. This reduces our collective carbon footprint and fosters a culture of environmental stewardship.

Natural Tattoo Balm Recipe
Looking for a natural tattoo balm to care for your fresh ink? This tattoo salve recipe calls upon moisturizing jojoba, coconut oil, shea butter, and soothing calendula to help with body art after-care.

Mushroom Powder and Mushroom Extract Powder: What’s the Difference?
Mushroom powders and mushroom extract powders both offer wellness benefits but are not interchangeable. Learn more about their differences and how to use them for health and wellness.

Bitter Orange for Qi Stagnation + Recipe
In Chinese medicine, the immature bitter orange fruit, known as zh?shÌ? (¾??ø?), is frequently used for qi stagnation or constraint. Try this herbal formulation to help move energy in the mind and body.

Turning the Tide on Trash: From Zero Waste to a Circular Economy
The journey towards a circular economy requires a cultural shift. We must change the way we perceive and handle waste, both individually and collectively.

How to Make Natural Botanical Dyes for Cotton
Discover an eco-friendly alternative to dyeing fabric using botanicals and learn how to make herb-dyed cotton sachets.

The Importance of Iron + DIY Iron Tonic
Discover how iron impacts your body’s energy, metabolism, and oxygen transport, and find a recipe for a DIY Iron Tonic Syrup.

25+ DIY Gifts for Mother’s Day
If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day Gift that is homemade, useful, and able to be tailored to the special Mom(s) in your life, look no further than this list of DIY gift ideas!

Horehound, Goldenrod, & Elderflower Herbal Drops for Seasonal Support
We’re excited for spring and summer weather, the increase in pollen can be challenging for many of us. Try your hand at making herbal lozenges for seasonal support.

9 Ways to Celebrate Herb Day
Herb Day is an opportunity to bring together herbalists, environmentalists, and plant enthusiasts alike for a day of honoring our planet’s beloved botanicals. Check out these 9 fun ways to celebrate the plants this Herb Day.

Mountain Rose Restoration Project with Friends of Trees
We kicked off Earth Day with our first Mountain Rose Restoration Project of the year! Find out how environmental stewardship and community collaboration support restoration.

Four Thieves Vinegar + Four Thieves Vinaigrette Recipe
This herb-infused vinegar based on the classic Four Thieves recipe is perfect for delicious homemade vinaigrette, body care, or a spray cleaner!

Oregon Grape Root Monograph: Botany and Benefits
Oregon grape has been used for millennia by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. Learn more about this precious plant and how you can ensure its availability for future generations.

Chia Seed Pudding Recipe With Energy-Supporting Herbs
Try this decadent chia pudding recipe for a healthful and energizing start to your morning.

Earth Goddess Lotion + How to Convert a Recipe by Measuring in Parts
Spring is the season for lush, sensual Earth Goddess lotion. This easy recipe is also perfect for measuring in parts to change aroma profiles.

Earth Day Oregon: Celebrating and Protecting Our Environment
Mountain Rose Herbs is joining Earth Day Oregon, a coalition of nonprofits and businesses dedicated to protecting our local environment.

Understanding Aroma Notes For Essential Oil Blending: Top Notes
Discover the importance of first impressions with top-note essential oils and learn how to use them to make your own perfumes, room sprays, body oils, and more.

Lemon Essential Oil: 5 Ways to Clean Your Home Naturally
We love these five lemon oil-based cleaning recipes that are easy to make, safe to use, and leave our homes smelling citrusy and fresh!

5 Foot Care Recipes for Sandal-Ready Feet
Ready to slip into your warm-weather shoes with confidence? These five DIY foot care recipes will help you exfoliate, clean, moisturize, and treat your feet so you can wear your open-toed shoes with comfort and peace of mind.

Indigenous Leadership for Sustainability
Find out how traditional ecological knowledge in collaboration with scientific solutions can heal and regenerate both people and the planet.

Iced Matcha Latte with Lavender Cold Foam
Try this decadent two-toned matcha latte that is as clean and organic as it is tasty and beautiful.

Understanding Aroma Notes For Essential Oil Blending: Middle Notes
Discover how to blend pure plant magic perfumes and mentally stimulating aromas by learning about the heart of essential oil blends: middle notes!

Sang: A Child’s Resilience Unearthed in the Heart of Appalachia
“I had not only found ‘sang’ but also uncovered a newfound sense of resilienceÑa resilience that would carry me through the trials and triumphs of life.”

Make Your Own Gin with Dried Herbs + Elderflower Gin Cocktail Recipe
Did you know you can easily make your own delicious gin? No still required! All it takes is a good neutral spirit and high-quality herbs.