Turmeric The Versatile Root Herb
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Solo Hemp
Xula is setting a new bar for what it means to ethically price high grade products and put accessibility in the forefront of Xula’s mission.
Celebrating the Pan-African Holiday Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa celebrates the seven principles of Nguzo Saba (originally Nguzu Saba – the seven principles of African Heritage). They were developed in 1965, a year before Kwanzaa itself. These seven principles comprise Kawaida, a Swahili word meaning "common."
Today is the Winter Solstice—the shortest day and longest night of the year. It is the first day of astronomical winter. Join us for ritual cannabis consumption for the winter solstice.
Ways to Honor & Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month in the US. We gathered a variety of resources to help guide respectful celebration of this month.
Xula's Staff Picks Holiday Gift Guide
We went around the Xula team and asked what our favorite gifts for this holiday season are. Here’s our staff round-up of brands and products we love dearly.
Treat yourself to a homemade matcha latte. Not only do CBD and CBG blend beautifully with a light caffeine buzz, the herbs, including Passionflower, Damiana, Rose, and Blue Vervain, will support focus and serenity.
The Many Roles of a Master Herbalist
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.
Honoring Life and Death with a Día de Muertos Altar
The Ofrenda de Día de los Muertos is a ritual that commemorates the loved ones who have passed away. Offering is sharing with the deceased and dialoguing with their memory.
Pan de Muerto has its origins in prehispanic cultures, where a similar offering was done to the goddess Cihuapipiltin - dedicated to the women who died on their first birth. The offerings back then consisted of papalotlaxcalli, a butterfly shaped bread done with amaranth and toasted dry corn.
Should I Take Raspberry Leaves for Womb Health?
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.
Trust Your Gut: How CBD and Herbs Can Balance Your Digestive System
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.
