Herbs blog

Plant stories from the island and the garden

The full journal from Empress Roots — sorrel, lemongrass, soursop, turmeric, sea moss, workshops, and more, in Erin’s words.

May 13, 2024

Wellness Workshops

I am available to host workshops on : —————————————————————– Join us June 2, 2024 for a Seamoss making and Kombucha brewing workshop at Centered Healing LLC in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI. …

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February 18, 2023

Sea Moss Miracle Medicine

What’s all this you’re hearing about Sea Moss and Sea Moss gel? It’s been quite the rage lately and you wanna know why? It’s an amazing SUPER FOOD packed with …

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February 10, 2023

Jamaican Sorrel Super Powers

What is Sorrel?Jamaican Sorrel should not be confused with Garden/Sheep sorrel, both of which are edible green leafy vegetables. Jamaican Sorrel, also called roselle, is a woody-based shrub plant that …

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August 9, 2021

Lemongrass Love

Lemon grass, also known as fever grass in Jamaica, grows wild all over the island. I love to pluck leaves from the fresh plant and draw it in tea to start …

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October 23, 2020

Super Powers Soursop

The soursop plant – what some might know as graviola or guabanaba – is well known for its versatility. This amazing tree grows in tropical regions of the world. No …

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July 15, 2020

Get Your Organic Hemp Body Butter!

PURCHASE HERE!!The luxurious whipped butter is made with 100% premium organic ingredients. The product is designed to intensely moisturize and repair your skin. Use as a hair serum for healthy, …

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January 3, 2019

Jamaican Caribbean Sea…

The blessed island of Jamaica is lined with stunning beaches and limestone cliffs. Thelimestone is formed over millions of years from the accumulated skeletons of sea-dwelling creatures such as mollusc …

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April 28, 2018

Jamaican Turmeric Root Powers

Turmeric Root…is one of the most important miracle roots medicine in my apothecary. Jamaican Turmeric Root grows easily in the tropical conditions of this beautiful island, and can be found …

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March 28, 2018

Moringa Miracles

Moringa. The Miracle plant. Every part of this tree (leaves, pod, fruits, sap, seeds, oil, flowers, roots and bark) has medicinal properties. Moringa leaves are literally one of the most …

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March 24, 2018

Lime Leaf Love

Lime Leaf: Lime shrubs are found all over the island of Jamaica. They can root from within the porous rock-stone, and thrives lavishly from the clean Caribbean sunshine and rainwater. …

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March 22, 2018

Jamaican Wild Parsley (Purslane)

Wild Parsley (Portulaca Oleracea) or purslane, is a succulent herb that is widely used by many American and Jamaican herbalists alike. It is packed with vitamins and minerals. This herb …

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September 14, 2017

Whatcha know ’bout guava leaf?

Packed with antioxidants, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents and beneficial tannins, fresh guava leaves are considered as a natural pain reliever. Guava leaves aid in weight loss as well as been …

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May 9, 2017

Black Turmeric Magic

We were given this beautiful unique root from a local organic farmer to “play” with. We infused a powerful healing oil and tinctured the rest of it. The oil ended …

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May 9, 2017

Harvesting Yellow Dock Root

Yellow dock is thought to benefit the digestive tract, liver and skin and has been known to treat inflamed nasal passages. One of its primary uses by herbalists is for …

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May 9, 2017

Nettle Season is here

Those prickly stinging leaves may appear dangerous, but actually Nettle tea is known to be one of the most beneficial spring time remedies for seasonal allergies. Nettles have been used …

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