
Have Yourself a Very Venus Valentine’s Day + a Heart-Supportive Rose Chocolate Smoothie
The planet Venus is named after the Roman goddess Venus, commonly referred to as the goddess of love, and also known in Greek tradition as Aphrodite. Valentine’s Day is an opportune time to honor Venus and all that she represents. In the spirit of spontaneity, practically any time of year can be a good time…

Damiana and Vanilla Cordial
Homemade vanilla cordial with damiana is a lovely introduction to using vanilla as a home herbal. While used widely as a flavoring agent and a perfume, vanilla’s other uses are largely overlooked. Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) is purported to sharpen the mind and strengthen memory (McBride, 2010). Vanillin, which is the primary chemical constituent in vanilla…