Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris) Monograph: Botany and Uses


I was first introduced to self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) while walking through a field many years ago. Once I got a good look at her, she stopped me in my tracks, and I spent a lot of time sitting on the ground admiring her magnificent flowers. I was inspired to get to know my new (then) friend, Prunella, on a deeper level, so I went home and hit the books. It's been a part of my herbalism practice ever since.

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Posted by Jessicka

Supporting Wild Harvester Education for a Sustainable Future

In the summer of 2025, Mountain Rose Herbs had the honor of sponsoring and participating in a training seminar hosted by Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) at the beautiful Oshala Farm in Oregon’s Rogue Valley. It was a small, focused gathering of wild harvesters who came together to learn, connect, and share their commitment to ethical wildcrafting. This seminar was part of ASD’s Wild Stewards Program, a vital initiative that supports wild harvesters in Central Appalachia and beyond by improving livelihoods through sustainable practices, fair pricing, and access to new markets. We’ve long admired their dedication to stewarding both people and plants, and we were thrilled to help bring their expertise to the Pacific Northwest.

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Posted by Thomas

DIY Sheet Mask Recipe for Dry Skin

Sheet masks are one of my favorite at-home spa skin care recipes to make. For those of you who may not have heard of them before, sheet masks are a skin care treatment that uses a piece of fabric soaked in a solution that is intended to bring a host of benefits to the skin. They can be found in just about any store that sells skin care products, but they come at the price of additional preservatives for shelf stability and single-use packaging. They also range in price, with the inexpensive ones including less than natural ingredients and the expensive ones being well...expensive! This is why I opt to make my own.

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Posted by Jessicka

Unscented Base Product Line Guide & Essential Oil Blends

In a world wafting with artificial fragrance as far as the nose can smell, those of us with scent sensitivities often find it challenging to navigate the vast, perfumy sea of skin and body care products. As someone who gets a headache solely at the thought of walking through a store’s fragrance department, this challenge is nothing new to me. After spending an inordinate amount of time walking down aisle after aisle, uncapping and sniffing products, only to settle on one I found relatively tolerable, I’ve since opened myself up to a new world—custom fragrance!

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Posted by Hailey

4 Custom-Scented Green Cleaning Recipes


Spring cleaning provides the perfect moment to refresh your home and embrace the new season's charm. This year, consider enhancing your routine with natural cleaning methods that are not only environmentally friendly but also gentler on your health, especially if you deal with sensitivities. 

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2 DIY Body Care Recipes for Pickle Lovers

 


These pickle-themed recipes started out as an April Fool's joke, but quickly turned into a reality when I realized how many people love ALL things pickles.  Even body care! Whether you are a pickle connoisseur, or are looking for a fun (or gag) gift for the pickle lovers in your life, these simple recipes are quick and easy to craft and are a whole lot of fun to share. 

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Posted by Jessicka

DIY Facial Cream Cleanser with Blue Tansy



If you are a person who finds traditional face soap to be too drying, you just may fall in love with cream cleansers! Most conventional face cleaners strip the skin of natural oils (called sebum), which can result in unbalanced skin. This can cause a host of problems, including breakouts, redness, itchiness, and ironically oily skin! What I love about cream cleansers is that they help to remove dirt and excess oil, but in a gentle and restorative way. 

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Posted by Jessicka

How Climate Change Affects Mental Health

Strength, Community, and Hope in a Changing Climate

As the world around us shifts, many of us are feeling a deeper awareness of our connection to nature. While change can bring uncertainty, it also sparks innovation, resilience, and a renewed commitment to caring for the planet and each other. The challenges we face today are real, but so is our ability to adapt, support one another, and create a thriving future.

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Thai Boba Tea + Boba Pearl Recipe 


 
When Mountain Rose Herbs launched its organic Thai Tea, I knew I had to craft something new and special with it. When I visited Thailand many moons ago, I enjoyed a lot of Thai iced tea, and it was very different from the kind served here in the US. It didn’t have the same added spices (or food coloring)and I have to admit, I missed the added spices, but not the coloring. When I saw the ingredients in the new Mountain Rose Herbs tea, I knew I was going to have to craft something really special with it.

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Posted by Jessicka

American Ginseng Monograph + Ethical Usage 

Before jumping into all the amazing qualities of American ginseng, I first wanted to share a bit about my personal journey with this plant. For a long time, I did not feel comfortable working with ginseng. A big part of my herbal practice is ensuring that I’m working with herbs in a way that honors the ecological and social impacts of my choices. As you may know, ginseng is on the United Plant Savers’ At-Risk List and is also in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species list, meaning it is at risk of becoming extinct if trade is not better controlled. Ginseng has been on these lists for many years and remains a plant that continues to be overharvested and poached to the point of ecological harm. Yet over the years, several passionate industry peers have stepped up to the challenge of making ginseng sustainable and accessible while not affecting the already threatened wild stands. 

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Posted by Jessicka

Practicing Sober Herbalism: How to Make Vinegar-Based Bitters

Bitters are having a viral moment, but rather than chewing on a celery stalk with a wry face while others douse themselves on the alcohol-based bitters bandwagon, I’m excited to introduce you to a zesty, alcohol-free contender. As a sober herbalist, I’ve come up with a powerful, sophisticated bitters blend that stands up to the hype, and possesses the celebrated digestive support and versatile uses like traditional bitters recipes. 

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Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris) Monograph: Botany and Uses

Prunella vulgaris is a highly versatile plant that is commonly found in many home apothecaries and wellness cabinets. Learn more about this incredible plant and ways to put it to use for immune, digestive, and skin care support.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

July 11, 2025

Supporting Wild Harvester Education for a Sustainable Future

Mountain Rose Herbs is committed to helping build and support a new foundation for ethical wildcrafting; one that supports both the ecological health of our landscapes and the economic vitality of the people who care for them.
WRITTEN BY Thomas

July 9, 2025

DIY Sheet Mask Recipe for Dry Skin

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!
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

July 2, 2025

Unscented Base Product Line Guide & Essential Oil Blends

Discover the versatility and customizability of our unscented bases for body and hair care and dive nose deep into the world of DIY fragrance with these nature-inspired essential oil blends.
WRITTEN BY Hailey

May 2, 2025

4 Custom-Scented Green Cleaning Recipes

Refresh your home and embrace the new season's charm with homemade green cleaning products! Learn how you can glow up your cleaning routine with natural methods that are gentler on your health and the health of the environment.
WRITTEN BY Amanda Furbee- Guest Writer

April 18, 2025

2 DIY Body Care Recipes for Pickle Lovers

These pickle-themed recipes are sure to delight the pickle people in your life! Pickle bath salts and lip balms make really fun and easy (gag) gifts!
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

April 1, 2025

DIY Facial Cream Cleanser with Blue Tansy

In this DIY facial cleanser, we called upon one of the most underrated essential oils for skin care and aromatherapy—blue tansy!  Blue tansy oil has a divine aroma that is supportive in times of stress and long list of benefits for the skin.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

March 27, 2025

How Climate Change Affects Mental Health

As the world around us shifts, many of us are feeling a deeper awareness of our connection to nature. While change can bring uncertainty, it also sparks innovation, resilience, and a renewed commitment to caring for the planet and each other.
WRITTEN BY Joseph Schneiderhan

March 21, 2025

Thai Boba Tea + Boba Pearl Recipe 

Assam tea, star anise pods, coconut flakes, safflowers, holy basil, and vanilla bean powder make the perfect base for one of our favorite treats—boba! 
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

March 13, 2025

American Ginseng Monograph + Ethical Usage 

Many of us know that ginseng is an incredibly precious plant that has fallen victim to overharvesting and poaching in the wild, but we now have options for sustainably and ethically grown ginseng. Learn about the benefits and uses of American ginseng, and how you can work with Panax quinquefolius responsibly.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

March 6, 2025

Practicing Sober Herbalism: How to Make Vinegar-Based Bitters

When Drea Moore was creating her alcohol-free apothecary, she had to learn how to make herbal preparations in new ways. This alcohol-free bitter recipe is a great way to support digestion and makes an ideal ingredient for artisinal mocktails.
WRITTEN BY Drea Moore- Guest Writer

February 22, 2025