Welcome to Sansa Herbs, a herbal remedies blog where we explore healing plants, and the traditions behind herbal medicine. From tropical backyard herbs to time-tested temperate botanicals, you will find DIY recipes, seasonal wellness tips, and guidance for growing your own medicine at home.


echinacea and goldenseal

The Powerful Benefits of Echinacea and Goldenseal for Flu Season

As the seasons change and cooler weather brings more time indoors, our immune systems can use extra support. …

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Best ways to take herbs – herbal powders, tinctures, and capsules on apothecary table

Best Ways to Take Herbs: Powders, Tinctures & Capsules Explained

If you’ve ever wondered about the best ways to take herbs, you’re not alone. Herbal remedies come in …

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learn how to grow lemon balm from seed

How to Grow Lemon Balm from Seed: A Beginner’s Guide for Your Garden

There’s a special kind of joy that comes from growing your own herbs, especially when they’re as versatile …

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lemon balm tea

What to Do with Lemon Balm: Uses, Benefits & Recipes

If you’ve spent time tending to a lemon balm plant, you know how prolific it can be. Its …

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herbs for cold and flu

Immune-Boosting Herbs for Cold and Flu Season

As the days grow shorter and a crisp chill fills the air, we naturally turn our attention to …

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peperomia pellucida aka Shining Bush

7 Proven Benefits of Peperomia pellucida (Shining Bush)

Peperomia pellucida, known across the Caribbean as Shining Bush, Rat Ear, or Man-to-man, is more than a common …

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