A Peek Inside: Our Smooth Move Products
A typical story about a laxative might arouse giggles and potty jokes, but the story of Smooth Move® truly inspires. Formulated in the 1970s by TM’s co-founder, world-renowned herbalist Rosemary...
A typical story about a laxative might arouse giggles and potty jokes, but the story of Smooth Move® truly inspires. Formulated in the 1970s by TM’s co-founder, world-renowned herbalist Rosemary...
Of all the times of the year we celebrate plants, no other day is quite as magical as the summer solstice. Typically occurring between June 20th and June 22nd in...
We don’t know about you, but for us, it seems like everything lately is go-go-go, leaving little to no time to create things from scratch or engage in much-needed self-care....
The first spring herbs shooting out of the ground are nature’s way of telling us it’s time to wake our bodies up from winter’s slumber. While many of us relish...
A Letter from Our CEO, Blair Kellison Fiscal year 2016 marks Traditional Medicinals’ 42nd year in business. It was an outstanding year for the company, and I couldn’t be prouder...
One of the most amazing aspects of herbalism is that it acknowledges healing as a holistic process, which helps mind, body, and spirit to move toward alignment. Herbalists and traditional...
A fun and powerful way to infuse herbs into your everyday rituals is through medicinal cooking. While this may seem like a trend of the times, this is actually how...
Looking at the dainty leaves and the inconspicuous flowers of cleavers, you’d be hard-pressed to guess just how scrappy these pretty little herbal powerhouses really are. Due to their ability...
At the end of winter here in California, the countryside is covered with fresh, medicinal herbs like cleavers, chickweed, dandelion, nettles and an array of other edible spring greens—a gift...
Roses are among the world’s most iconic flowers. Rich in symbolism, the rose has come to represent a myriad of contradictory symbols throughout history, from purity and sin to life...
Like a humble daisy, the tiny chamomile flower doesn’t claim much spotlight, but its impact on herbal medicine and folklore is undeniable and enduring. For many people, a simple chamomile...
In our modern age, the hustle and bustle of daily life can cause undo pressure. Pile on a little winter cabin fever, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for stress,...
During the month of February, when all marketing seems to center on triumphs of the heart, it’s important to remember that not every heart is celebrating Valentine’s Day; many hearts...
Switch up your cocktail hour with a botanical mocktail! This sweet & tangy non-alcoholic margarita recipe, featuring the herbal powers of our Turmeric with Meadowsweet & Ginger tea, is so...
The immune system serves as the body’s greatest defense mechanism against foreign invaders. But as herbalists, we see it as much more than just a systematic fortress. Our in-house...
by Lori Varsames, Traditional Medicinals’ Writer Lately, when I hear the word “heaven,” my mind wanders to Trout Lake Farm. Since visiting the farm last September with members of our...
When the sun hangs low on the horizon and days grow shorter, we know the Winter Solstice is upon us. As the longest night of the year in the Northern...
In Europe, a simmering pot of mulled wine is about as common as a cup of coffee around the holidays. Christmas markets are a staple in Germany; the streets are...
While we can tout plant power all day (everyday), it would be remiss not to mention other healing modalities, such as art therapy—a perfect remedy for the annual holiday chaos!...
While many of us see vinegar as a simple condiment or an ingredient in pickling, it’s actually a 10,000-year-old remedy that’s heightened when combined with medicinal herbs. Medicated vinegar, technically...
Tulsi is a beloved herb of South Asia, celebrated by Ayurvedic healers for over 5,000 years for its all-encompassing, everyday health-promoting properties and is revered by Hindus as a sacred...
Healing starts with the gut. That’s what our herbalists will tell you. A healthy digestive system supports our mental and emotional well-being, while also processing nutrients and delivering them through...
For years, we’ve wanted to create a tea that addresses inflammation associated with an active lifestyle. As far as we’re concerned, inflammation often gets a bad rap. And what a...