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As seen in Home Herbalist Magazine. Spring is a time for renewal!  As the snows we endured in winter give way to muddy patches of grass and the emergence of flowers such as crocus and snow...

Understanding Herbs Todays herb: Reishi – Ganoderma lucidum   General Info Reishi is traditionally a part of the Chinese and Japanese materia medica. Reishi, meaning divine or spiritual mushroom, is from the Japanese tradition, where it is also...

Understanding Herbs Todays herb: Horse Chestnut – Aesculus hippocastanum   Native to western Asia (Persia and North India) but widely cultivated and naturalized in most temperate regions. Introduced into Europe and cultivated there since the 16th century, it is...

Understanding Herbs Todays herb: Black Elder Berry – Sambucus nigra     The elder tree has been known as a medicine chest in its own right with all parts of this amazing plant being used. This herb that assists...

Autumn is, perhaps, my favorite season: colored leaves and crisp mornings that warm into sunny afternoons. Fall heralds change as long summer days leave us behind. At this time of year, I often look forward...

The warmer weather is perfect for getting outside for fresh air and vitamin D from the sun. Unfortunately, just when we let our guard down after putting away our tired, heavy layers and changing into...

Welcome to our blog section: Understanding Herbs Todays herb: Astragalus – Astragalus membranaceus     Traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine, Astragalus has over a thousand year history of use as a medicinal herb. Also known as Huang Qi (Chinese), Milk-Vetch...

Finlandia Pharmacy & Natural Health Centre welcomes you to discover the magic of healing herbs at our Herb Bar! Featuring over 300 medical herbs curated by a team of professional herbalists, you're sure to find a...