You may have heard the recent buzz about North America’s only native caffeinated plant, yaupon. Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) is making a resurgence, and it took concerns of tariffs and increased tea and coffee prices 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 more information about the relationship we've developed with this plant over the past 7 years.| Mountain Rose Blog
Mountain Rose Herbs is proud to partner with the Ocean Blue Project to advance our commitment to protecting waterways from the harmful impacts of trash and microplastics. Recently, we initiated a community cleanup event with our dedicated staff along the Bertelson to Meadowlark Prairie Bike Path, a vital ecological corridor we have formally adopted for ongoing stewardship.| Mountain Rose Blog
Natural Energy and Adaptogenic Herbs Are you feeling drained, unable to sleep well, or struggling to maintain consistent energy throughout the day? Modern life often pushes our adrenal glands—the small but mighty glands responsible for our stress response—into overdrive. This leads to fatigue, stress, and a cascade of health challenges. Fortunately, there’s a natural way to support and restore balance: adaptogenic herbs. Adaptogens are nature’s solution to helping the body adapt to st...| Mountain Rose Blog
Uncover the rich history and delicious versatility of horchata with this refreshing recipe that combines traditional flavors with an ice-cold adaptogenic twist.| blog.mountainroseherbs.com
Make your own reusable beeswax or vegan food wraps for an easy DIY plastic wrap alternative that saves you money and helps the planet.| blog.mountainroseherbs.com
This nourishing facial serum is a very special one in my recipe book. Made with four of my favorite skin care oils, this blend is deeply hydrating and yields a lovely bronzing hue that can be tailored to many skin tones. The star of this recipe is sea buckthorn oil, which in my opinion, is an underutilized oil that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. While most skin care oils are pressed from the seeds of a given plant, sea buckthorn oil is pressed from the seeds and berries which yiel...| Mountain Rose Blog
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.| blog.mountainroseherbs.com
Herbal tales from Mountain Rose Herbs. Learn about new products, hear stories from farm, learn about our sustainability practices, and never be short of traditional and timeless recipes.| blog.mountainroseherbs.com
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.| blog.mountainroseherbs.com
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!| blog.mountainroseherbs.com
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 companions—honey bees. Learn how our organic bee pollen is sourced!| blog.mountainroseherbs.com
Meet the family whose commitment to crafting the finest organic jojoba oil in the world transcends trends and spans generations.| blog.mountainroseherbs.com
Learn about basic herbal actions like adaptogens, bitters, and nervines, and find seven example herbs for each action.| blog.mountainroseherbs.com