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Earlier this year, I was a few days shy from flying home to the Philippines for the first time.  I was so thrilled to finally attend our long awaited family reunion in Antipolo.  I had my heart set on deepening the knowledge of my family history and ancestral roots.  Packed and ready to go, the unthinkable happened. California announced its first shut down due to the rising pandemic of COVID-19.  In addition to trying to digest what was happening across the globe, I also felt heartbreak, but little did I know that my journey in ancestral healing was still unfolding, even...

The Defining Issue of our Time Being human means releasing planet-warming carbon emissions into the atmosphere. It happens when we take a shower, charge our phones, or let out a yawn after a long day. Just like humans release carbon pollution, so do businesses - and Herbalaria is no exception. Everyday in the U.S. alone, ecommerce packages travel about the same distance as going to the moon and back ...133,000 times. And it’s not just getting your order to your doorstep we have to worry about - our entire supply chain carries a hefty carbon footprint. Scouring the globe for...

Guava leaves have an extensive history in many folk medicine applications, not only in the Philippines, but around the world.  Our tree, whom we lovingly call, "Mama Guava," is a relationship built over two decades.  To know and to teach her medicine is a deep privilege and honor.  Being an herbalist doesn't necessarily mean knowing everything about every plant, but to also have a heart-soul connection with the very plants who are your allies.  It is easy enough to look up benefits and research what a plant can do for you.  Most people don't take the time to know what...

Guava leaves, scientifically known as Psidium guajava, have been recognized by our ancestors as a medicinal source for mind, body, and spirit.  Long before westernized medicine and scientific testing, nature was our sole provider for healing. The Bayabas Guava Leaf Skin Oil encapsulates ancient wisdom woven into our very DNA, presenting a holistic approach to harmonizing both body and mind. This ancestral knowledge, steeped in mysticism, has been lovingly passed down through generations.  In Filipino culture, the guava, or bayabas, holds a significant place in traditional remedies, finding its way into teas and tisanes.  Renowned for its ability to soothe...