If you’re new to kava, you may be wondering what it’s like. How will it make you feel? And what does it taste like? While everyone may have a unique experience, kava gives a general feeling of relaxation while allowing you to stay clear-minded. Is kava similar to alcohol? Kava is not alcohol. It’s made…
Fall is almost here, and in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, it’ll be getting chilly soon. Nothing welcomes autumn (and Halloween!) better than a hot cup of herbal goodness. Whether it’s a steaming cup of passionflower tea or hot chocolate, we’ve got some great ingredients to make the most delicious winter drinks. Golden Milk…
Inflammation is the body’s protective response when tissues are harmed by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, and other causes. It plays an essential role in repairing your body and keeping it safe and healthy. But while some inflammation is good, too much can be very bad. There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute…
It doesn’t get much better than a good book and herbal tea steeping in a pot. If you enjoy making loose-leaf herbal teas or are interested in giving them a try, Siesta Botanicals has several healthy and delicious choices. Here are some of our options. Feel free to mix and match! Passionflower Tea Passionflower (Passiflora…
Perhaps you’ve seen holy basil in supplement form or as an ingredient in herbal teas. So what exactly is holy basil, and what does it do? Holy basil is an ancient Ayurvedic herb Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi, is an ancient herb commonly used in Ayurveda, a natural medicine system with historical roots in…
If you’re new to kratom and kava, you may be wondering What’s the difference? In short, kratom is a traditional medicinal tea made from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, while kava is a Fijian ceremonial drink made from the ground roots of the Piper methysticum shrub. Kava tends to bring about a more…
If you frequently crave chocolate but don’t want all the extra sugar and additives of a chocolate bar, then look no further. Siesta Botanicals offers organic powdered cacao that you can create into all kinds of healthy and delicious chocolate treats, from hot chocolate to chocolate chia pudding. What is cacao? Cacao beans (Theobroma Cacao)…
Ahh, those lazy, hazy crazy days of summer are finally here. The perfect time for backyard barbecues and watching vibrant orange sunsets with a relaxing drink in hand. But if you’re looking to trade in your usual light beer for something more herbal, look no further. We offer several alternatives that can help you relax…
What are adaptogens? Adaptogens are a class of herbs that help increase your body’s ability to handle stress and fatigue. The idea behind the name “adaptogen” is that they “adapt” to your body’s individual needs. These important herbs date back to Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic practices. Studies show that adaptogens have neuroprotective, anti-fatigue, antidepressant…
What is kratom? Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree indigenous to Thailand, its surrounding countries, and New Guinea. The plant has been used for millennia in traditional medicine and in social and religious contexts. Kratom belongs to the Rubiaceae family, which includes coffee and gardenia plants. The trees can sometimes reach 80 to…
