Understanding the Roots of our Tradition: Researching the Origins of Western Herbal Medicine

Understanding the Roots of our Tradition: Researching the Origins of Western Herbal Medicine

Guest Blog Shared from the Herbal History Research Network Herbal History Research Profile: Vicki Pitman                Interviewed by Anne Stobart   Tell us about the main focus of your herbal history research and why it matters? I felt, back in the 1980s-1990s (and still do), that many herbalists and…

Brief on Berries- Why are berries so good for you?

Brief on Berries- Why are berries so good for you?

Image of Golden Berries Berries are great for your overall health, providing plenty of antioxidants, fiber, phytosterols, folate (vitamin B) and other minerals. They also contain anthocyanins, which contribute to the beautiful color in our berries and provide exquisite health benefits. The other thing we love about berries is they tend to have high levels…

The Many Uses of Marjoram

The Many Uses of Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram is a beautiful yet often overlooked herb. Origanum Majorana is a prolific green plant with sweet undertones of flavor. Like the other herbs we’re discussing here, its benefits are numerous. It’s great for the digestive tract and acts as an expectorant, meaning it soothes bronchial spasms and muscle spasms. Marjoram falls into the…

MADE SAFE certified

MADE SAFE certified

We have big news: Our neroli & cardamom hydrating mist, rose & tangerine hydrating mist and sandalwood & chamomile calming mist have been MADE SAFE® certified! At Leaf People, taking a holistic approach in our manufacturing is just as important as in our skincare itself. In every step of the process, we consider the impact…

Introducing All for One

Introducing All for One

We are thrilled to announce our newest line, One for All! With our One for All line, we wanted to design a one-stop-shop for people looking for a simple regime that still upholds high-quality ingredients and results. The result is three products formulated to cover all the bases–Wash, Moisturize, and Glow.These three easy products are…

Unpacking Peppermint

Unpacking Peppermint

The mint family goes back until about 1500 BC. It’s a plant that truly knows how to travel, adapt and survive. It originated in North Africa and the Mediterranean, but today it can be found in almost all temperate climates. Over all of these centuries, this resilient herb has developed the ability to spread across…

Spiritual, Emotional & Mental Wellbeing During SIP

Spiritual, Emotional & Mental Wellbeing During SIP

Right now, after a week or two at home we may be looking for new ways to connect with each other and our higher selves. I’ve compiled a small list of live stream events here, including synchronized global mediation, daily meditation practice, yoga, various church services, virtual museum tours and aquatic webcams to spark ideas…

Simple breathing exercise to strengthen the lungs and calm the mind for cold & flu season

Simple breathing exercise to strengthen the lungs and calm the mind for cold & flu season

Today I am sharing a breathing exercise with you that helps me stay calm and focused during times of high stress. It’s also a great breathing exercise to strengthen and control the lungs and help oxygen disbursement throughout the body. My favorite thing about this exercise is that you can do it anywhere: in the…

Newsflash!

Newsflash!

Some exciting developments happening at Leaf People. In 2019, we were nominated Best in Show at the Indie Beauty Expo for two of our products – the Radiance Face Cream and Stem Cell Hydrating Serum. Following on the heels of that, we’ve recently been selected as a finalist in the 2020 CertClean Clean Beauty Awards…

Before and after

The Intervention: Matilda

Mathilda came to us this past fall feeling lackluster and haggard. Her complexion was caked with foundation and the dregs of fluorescent blush. Too many long days at the office. Too many bottles of wine, too many Lean Cuisines with their evil bechamel sauce bubbling over. As a result, her skin was suffering. “I’m starting…

What is Herbal Skin Care?

What is Herbal Skin Care?

In herbal medicine, we believe in using the entire plant, as nature created it, so that all of its components are allowed to work synergistically together. Because we as organisms are so tied to the botanical world, our cells most easily recognize plants in their natural state. The more we leave plants in their whole, unadulterated form, the better our bodies can recognize and absorb their benefits.

Founders Series, Part 4

Founders Series, Part 4

Photo: The beginning,  an early morning at the Aspen Saturday Market,  featured in Aspen Sojourner Magazine During my time in the jungle, I had a strong vision about wanting to share the stories of plants. Having spent the previous 15 years working with clay, this idea first took shape through a series of ceramic vessels called the…

Founders Series, Part 3

Founders Series, Part 3

Photo: Walking Palm, Amazonian Rainforest. Who says plants can’t move?   After living in Australia for a year, I ventured to South America, following an unplanned route from Buenos Aires to Bogota over a period of nine months. I settled in Bolivia to study Spanish and learn from local herbalistas who sold medicinal Andean plants…

Founders Series, Part 2

Founders Series, Part 2

Photo: Still sisters after 30 years. My host sister and I  in Leuven, Belgium.   Discovering Possibilities. I was fortunate to graduate from high school at 17 which allowed me to join the American Field Service, a foreign exchange program, as a gap year before college. Through AFS, I was stationed in Lummen, Belgium, a…

Founder Series, Part 1

Founder Series, Part 1

Photos: my record size king salmon – age 6, being primped for a sister city celebration in Hokkaido, Japan – age 15, photo of Homer – photo credit unknown. In the beginning… The core philosophy behind Leaf People is largely influenced by my childhood in Alaska, with its entrepreneurial and self-sufficient spirit. My family lived…

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