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The Willow Journal

Becoming Dancing Willow: Deb Swanson on Herbalism, Womanhood, and Change

Becoming Dancing Willow: Deb Swanson on Herbalism, Womanhood, and Change

This month, Dancing Willow Herbs is celebrating 34 years in business! Many of you have followed the arc of our journey from inception, witnessed many of its transformations, and have stayed true to the herbal formulas that have been supporting your health for over 3 decades! This is the story of a lineage carried forward, of letting go and becoming, and of honoring the spirit that still moves through these walls.

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The Magic of Herbal Constituents: Plant Chemistry with Lisa Ganora

The Magic of Herbal Constituents: Plant Chemistry with Lisa Ganora

Phytochemistry doesn’t have to feel intimidating. Herbalist and educator Lisa Ganora breaks down plant constituents in a way that’s accessible, inspiring, and rooted in relationship. Read on to learn how understanding plant chemistry can transform the way you make and use herbal medicine.

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Herbs for Summer Wellness

Herbs for Summer Wellness

Discover how to stay cool, hydrated, and nourished with herbs this summer. This seasonal guide shares plant allies, easy recipes, and holistic tips to support your body and skin through the heat—so you can thrive, not wilt, in the season of light.

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Plant-Led Formulation: The Spirit Behind Leaf People Skincare

Plant-Led Formulation: The Spirit Behind Leaf People Skincare

If you have been into the apothecary, you know that we have carried Leaf People Skincare for over a decade. In a recent podcast episode, Elliott sat down with Julie Williams to talk herbal formulation, but what unfolded was a much deeper journey into plant spirit, ritual, and creating skincare as sacred offering. This blog unpacks her one-of-a-kind approach to plant-led formulation, vibrational medicine, and creating skincare as ceremony.

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