7 All-Natural Aids for Better Sleep “The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep.” ~ W.C. Fields A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for daily functioning. Unfortunately, 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. struggle with at least one sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association. Insomnia is…
Botanicals to Boost Your Health Whatever your ailment, there’s probably an herb for that. Whether you want to reduce inflammation, boost immunity or lower blood pressure, our list of all-natural botanicals below may be exactly what you’re looking for. Turmeric Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a flowering plant of the ginger family Zingiberaceae. This Ayurvedic spice…
Herbal Teas for Anxiety “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” ~ C.S. Lewis Nearly 1 in 5 American Adults Has an Anxiety Disorder In this time of global uncertainty, more and more people are finding themselves increasingly stressed and anxious. If you’re looking…
All-Natural Aphrodisiac Herbs: Blue Lotus & Damiana There are several pharmaceutical drugs aimed at boosting one’s libido, but if you’re interested in a more natural alternative, you might want to consider blue lotus flower or damiana. The good news is that these two all-natural herbs go well beyond just boosting your sex drive, as many…
What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda — a Sanskrit term meaning “knowledge of life” — is an ancient Indian system of natural medicine. The practice is based on the concept that disease is caused by an imbalance in a person’s overall being. Ayurvedic practitioners offer natural therapies and interventions to help patients regain balance within the body,…
Staying Sober For the Holidays If you’ve been struggling with a substance use disorder, the upcoming holidays may feel a little daunting rather than joyful. Not only is alcohol is in ready supply at many holiday parties, but the sheer stress of the season — whether loneliness, grief, family dynamics or financial problems — can…
What is Yerba Mate? Yerba maté, Ilex paraguariensis, is a popular South American herbal tea that outrivals even green tea in its antioxidant content. The tea is commonly produced and consumed in the countries of Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil. Traditionally, yerba mate has been shared from a gourd as a symbol of friendship and…
Baking and Brewing With Our Popular Botanicals We sell a lot more than kratom! Take a look at our other popular botanicals that can be used for brewing delicious herbal teas and making healthy snacks and smoothies. Here are a few recipes you can try but feel free to get creative and add these herbs…
Botanicals Siesta Botanicals carries several botanicals that have been shown to offer a wide variety of benefits including stress relief, improved concentration and energy levels. Ashwagandha Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is an ancient Ayurvedic herb. It belongs to a class of medicinal herbs known as adaptogens and has…
The Move Toward Plant Medicine and Herbs Interest in plant medicine has grown exponentially in the last decade. People are discovering the health benefits and stress-relieving qualities of traditional herbs, and as a result, many have moved away from more dangerous substances such as alcohol. The U.S. Has a Substance Abuse Problem Approximately 19.7 million…
