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By Dashayna Brown
January 05, 2022

Turmeric’s historical uses in medicine and cuisine remind us that people of color have been connected to the earth as a way to heal and create for themselves through what nature provided. Its practical uses remain the same all these years later.

portrait of Karen Rose in front of apothecary in Brooklyn, New York

The Many Roles of a Master Herbalist

By Demetria Marshall
November 06, 2021

What are the defining qualities of a Master Herbalist? The many roles Karen M. Rose embodies as an herbalist reflects the beauty of preserving the practices of our diverse origins that not only distinguish our unique talents, but bridge communities deprived of the knowledge and practices they need to heal themselves.

Should I Take Raspberry Leaves for Womb Health?

By Demetria Marshall
October 28, 2021

Rubus idaeus, aka red raspberry, is a member of the rose family native to Europe, North America, and Asia. Though raspberry does not bloom a flower quite as stunning as the rose, the plant similarly overflows with medicinal properties.

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Trust Your Gut: How CBD and Herbs Can Balance Your Digestive System

By Anika White
October 20, 2021

The human gut microbiota (especially gut bacteria) play a pivotal role in your wellbeing—and everything you consume, down to hemp and other herbs, canbe the difference between feeling funky and being your best.

It's High Time to Harness the Power of Passionflower

By Anika White
September 13, 2021

You may know it by one of its many names: maypop, maracuja, granadilla, Passiflora incarnata, or passionflower. Lush green vines covered with purple and white flowers climb the garden wall, like blooming tentacles grasping for higher heights. Some believe it’s a sign from the heavens, for others, it’s an earthly way to ease anxiety.

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Don't Suffer in Silence: Endometriosis facts and support

By Lyssandra Guerra NC
September 01, 2021

Endometriosis is a condition that is too often understudied and overlooked, leading to March being named Endometriosis Awareness Month to...

This "Weed" is Used for Dream Divination and Period Pain Relief

By Anika White
July 20, 2021

So what do you call a weed that’s been used as a medicinal plant, culinary herb, acupuncture aid, and spirit tool for centuries?

Celebrating Black Lives

By Mennlay Aggrey
March 05, 2021

It’s already March and we’ve entered International Women’s History and Endometriosis Awareness month, but we believe every month should be...

5 Native African Herbs

By Mennlay
February 10, 2021

African herbalism is the oldest form of medicine known to humankind, a practice consisting of using the healing properties of...

Rose the Self-Love Herb

By Layla Fassa
February 03, 2021

Sappho, the Ancient Greek poet and timeless queer icon, is said to have written the poem, “The Song of the...

What is Vitalism?

By Jordann Funk
September 19, 2020

In our last post about our synergistic formulas, we talked about my herbal practice rooted in Vitalism. Today, I want...

Xula’s Herbs: The Synergistic Approach to Our Formula

By Jordann Funk
June 10, 2020

As Xula was being dreamed into being, Karina—the CEO—posed me an important question; one that most companies selling herbal products on a broad scale might not be taking into consideration. “Do you think that formulas can still be effective even when they’re not tailored to specific individuals?”

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