Fermented Rice Water Hair Treatment with Herbs

Fermented rice water has a long history of use in Asia as a hair rinse. When we soak or cook rice, we capture the natural inositol from the grain in the water. Inositol is a form of sugar that our bodies naturally produce to provide structure to our cells, and is also found in some foods, including grains and legumes like rice. Inositol-rich rice water, especially when fermented, also carries proteins, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids believed to support a healthy scalp, hair strength, and shine. Want to take it up another notch? Infuse rice water with hair-loving herbs! 

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Posted by Heidi

The Differences Between Herbalist Tinctures & Spagyrics Tinctures

Herbal medicine has a long lineage, and tinctures remain one of its most enduring preparations. On the surface, an herbalist tincture and an Aurelian Spagyric Tincture appear similar, as both are liquid herbal remedies preserved in alcohol and meant for therapeutic use. However, these two approaches diverge profoundly in their underlying philosophy, in the processes by which they are crafted, in the constitution of the final product, and even in the way they are administered. Exploring these distinctions reveals the depth of thought and refinement that separates a conventional herbal extract from the more complex spagyric tincture.

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Back-To-School Essentials


Heading back into the school season means that we are entering into a new season of needs. Even those of us without children at home feel the subtle shift—altered traffic patterns, busier schedules, and the ripple of energy that comes as our communities gather again for learning. This transition also brings considerations for personal well-being, particularly with the heightened exposure to group settings where our bodies may encounter new stressors (and maybe even some cooties). 

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Herbal Pantry Reset for Fall and Winter Wellness

 

By the time September rolls around, the summer garden and markets have mostly had their say. The jars of dried herbs are stacking up, the freezer is filling up, and my family is back to wearing sweaters in the morning. This is when I start thinking about my herbal pantry and what needs restocking and what can go.  


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Posted by Kami- Guest Writer

The US Is Abuzz About Yaupon—and For Good Reason

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. 

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Adaptogenic Herbs for Stress Support, Increased Energy, & Adrenal Wellness

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 stress, regulate energy levels, and support better sleep. In this blog, we’ll dive into what adaptogens are, how they work, and the steps you can take to maintain natural energy and adrenal health.

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Bronzing Facial Serum with Sea Buckthorn Oil

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 yields a vibrant golden hue and contains abundant antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. Sea buckthorn oil also contains linoleic acid which has been shown to support the skin’s lipid barrier,  helping to reduce overall moisture loss. For all of these reasons, it remains high on my list of favorite skin care ingredients.

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Posted by Jessicka

Mountain Rose Herbs is Helping to Bring FairWild Certification to US Wildcrafters

There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes at Mountain Rose Herbs. The things that appear as “new” are often the result of years of hard work and ongoing collaboration before they reach your apothecary shelves. Our domestic FairWild initiative is no exception to this. 

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Herbs for the Moon Phases

The moon, in all her changing phases, offers a rhythm we can root ourselves into—an ancient mirror for our inner terrain. Just as she waxes and wanes, we too move through cycles of nestling, emergence, release, and renewal. Working with herbs attuned to each moon phase can help us deepen our connection to the Moon. Moon carries wisdom and offers fertile grounds for rest, action, healing, or insight depending on where we are in the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle can serve as a visual guide to the seasons of our lives. What follows is a soft guide to working with plant allies through each moon phase—an invitation to align your intentions and energy with the moon’s path. To walk alongside the moon is to internalize what it means to move with nature and live in its flow. It is also a radical act—one that reconnects us with ourselves, with community (especially when shared with a friend or two), and with the natural world.

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Aphrodisiacs + The Neurodivergent Nervous System

For many neurodivergent folks, balancing the nervous system between hyper and hypo arousal can be a challenge. Getting overstimulated is very common, and can lead to shutdown and hypo (or under) arousal in the nervous system. Folks can also overcorrect in trying to get out of a hypo-arousal state and then become overstimulated. I believe in the potential for aphrodisiac herbs to be supportive outside the bedroom, and specifically for this nervous system pattern. 

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Reaching Homeostasis with Adaptogens

What adaptogens are and aren’t, how they work, and why we love them—though not more than any other classification of herbs, of course—is the single most common topic I’ve been asked to speak about in my career as an herbalist. To be an adaptogen, a substance must be nontoxic in therapeutic doses, nonspecific, and systemically normalizing. The ingredients must also work through the sympathetic nervous system and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis—the sort of master-control system that regulates the body’s response to stress, comprised of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands. Adaptogens also coordinate the release of hormones such as cortisol to mobilize energy reserves and enable us to adapt to stressors.

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Posted by Rachelle Robinett

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Fermented Rice Water Hair Treatment with Herbs

Infusing rice water with hair-loving herbs adds herbal goodness to an age-old hair rinse recipe. Here’s how to make a fermented rice water hair rinse!
WRITTEN BY Heidi

September 13, 2025

The Differences Between Herbalist Tinctures & Spagyrics Tinctures

While both tinctures and Aurelian Spagyric Tinctures may begin with plants, they diverge in almost every respect beyond that. Learn the differences between tinctures and spagyrics, how they are both made, and how to work with them differently.
WRITTEN BY Phoenix Aurelius- Guest Writer

September 11, 2025

Back-To-School Essentials

For many of us, back-to-school season means a greater need for our herbal allies. From stress and immune support to help with clear, sustained focus, botanicals can play an important role during this seasonal and lifestyle shift.
WRITTEN BY The Mountain Rose Herbs Team

September 5, 2025

Herbal Pantry Reset for Fall and Winter Wellness

Your pantry is more than just a storage space. It is the living, breathing hearth that reflects the center of wellness in your home. Learn how a September Pantry Reset can help ensure you have what you need for the fall and winter months.
WRITTEN BY Kami- Guest Writer

September 4, 2025

The US Is Abuzz About Yaupon—and For Good Reason

Yaupon is making a resurgence, and it took concerns of tariffs 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 this article about the relationship we've developed with this plant over the past 7 years. 
WRITTEN BY The Mountain Rose Herbs Team

September 2, 2025

Adaptogenic Herbs for Stress Support, Increased Energy, & Adrenal Wellness

Adaptogens are nature’s solution to helping the body adapt to stress, regulate energy levels, and support better sleep. In this blog, we’ll dive into what adaptogens are, how they work, and the steps you can take to maintain natural energy and adrenal health.
WRITTEN BY Amanda Furbee- Guest Writer

August 27, 2025

Bronzing Facial Serum with Sea Buckthorn Oil

"Glow up" with this DIY bronzing facial oil. You can tailor the tone to balance your skin or use it as an evening hydration treatment.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

August 18, 2025

Mountain Rose Herbs is Helping to Bring FairWild Certification to US Wildcrafters

At Mountain Rose Herbs, the things that appear as “new” are often the result of years of hard work and ongoing collaboration before they reach your apothecary shelves. Our domestic FairWild initiative is no exception to this. Learn how we are further supporting the livelihoods of our wildcrafter partners and the ecosystems they harvest from.
WRITTEN BY The Mountain Rose Herbs Team

August 13, 2025

Herbs for the Moon Phases

The moon offers a rhythm we can root ourselves into—an ancient mirror for our inner terrain. This soft guide shares some of the herbs aligned with each moon phase based on their properties and plant wisdom.
WRITTEN BY Michelle Mansfield-Hom- Guest Writer

August 12, 2025

Aphrodisiacs + The Neurodivergent Nervous System

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. 
WRITTEN BY Brynna Herbener- Guest Writer

August 11, 2025

Reaching Homeostasis with Adaptogens

To be an adaptogen, an herb must be nontoxic in therapeutic doses, nonspecific, and systemically normalizing. The ingredients must also work through the sympathetic nervous system and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Learn more about this special and crucial class of herbs!
WRITTEN BY Rachelle Robinett

August 4, 2025