As the season peaks, we're packing so many of these lovely flowers into oil—this product is quite amazing to work with, as the buds exude their red essence in a matter of days, deepening as the weeks go by!


David Winston writes:
Firmly entrenched in the public’s mind as the “depression herb,” Hypericum has a multitude of other uses. Hypericum has long been known as a trophorestorative to the nerves and nerve tissue. It is effective for treating nerve pain; peripheral neuropathies, Reynaud’s disease, phantom limb pain, head trauma, and minor spinal injuries...
Little Known Uses of Common Medicinal Plants:
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
When the world feels like it’s moving at full speed, many people look for small daily rituals that bring them back to center. For centuries, herbs have played that role — not as magic fixes, but as gentle plant allies that support rest, resilience, and balance.
Known botanically as Medicago sativa, alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant in the pea family (Fabaceae), growing up to 3.5 feet tall and crowned with delicate purple blossoms. Though many people associate it with livestock fields and farm country, this humble plant has a long and respected history in herbal traditions around the world.
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026 together, I just want to pause and say thank you. Your support, your curiosity, and your shared love of herbs are what make Em’s Herbals such a special community. It truly means the world to all of us.