October’s Herb of the Month: Mugwort
Mugwort, silvery-green and quite abundant, often holds an affectionate spot in many herbalists’ hearts. It’s sometimes seen as an entry herb, sparking interest in the eyes of m
Herb of the Month: Turmeric
Turmeric is the brightest yellow-orange relative of ginger you ever did see! While it’s used extensively for its culinary sublimity throughout the globe, it also has a long histo
It’s Fall Already? The 2025 Autumnal Equinox
What is the Autumnal Equinox? As many of us learned as children, the Earth doesn’t stand up completely straight as it rotates around the Sun. Instead, it’s tilted at a 23.4
August 2025 Herb of the Month: Lavender
It’s been a year since we started our Herb of the Month walks! At Richmond Natural Medicine, we cherish our walks in nature, working alongside it to help our patients achieve goo
Let’s Celebrate Blueberries this July!
Let’s Celebrate Blueberries this July! July is National Blueberry Month. This time of year, the sun is high in the sky and causes ripples of heat that seem to synchronize
July’s Herb of the Month: Burdock
Thinking of where the common burdock plant likes to grow, you’re most likely to find it clustered on the edges of waste sites. As in nature, so in your body, burdock has an affin
June’s Herb of the Month: Calendula
June’s Herb of the Month is calendula! Also known as Mary’s Gold and Summer’s Bride, it feels especially appropriate to focus on calendula this month as we approach the summe
Detergents and Your Endocrine System
What is the Endocrine System?: The endocrine system is a network of glands, organs, and pathways that produce hormones and send them along to carry messages to certain cells and or
May’s Herb of the Month: Cleavers
We see it time and time again. Mother Nature grows just what we need, just when we need it. Springtime is filled with blood-building and liver-detoxing bright green herbs/weeds. Ma
Earth Day Every Day
Every year, on April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day. It’s an important day as we show love and support for our first home, our planet Earth. Earth Day is a day of celebration to ra