08/25/2026
The herb of the week is a personal favorite ( I might say that with about 50 herbs, forgive me π) and is in full bloom in the hills:
Blue Vervain!
Our most common local species is Verbena stricta (hoary vervain). This herb and its siblings are well-known and well-loved herbal allies, commonly employed in modern practices to support the nervous system in a variety of ways, amongst a truly wide range of other traditional uses.
Most often I use this herb for the Type-A personality who is struggling with a constant sense of urgency, anxiety, and nervous tension. It can also be great for stuck digestion, which often accompanies these nervous characteristics.
Our Vervain is cultivated locally and made into a lovely tinture. Want to learn more or grab a bottle to experience this plant for yourself? Stop in today or tomorrow, 11a-5p, at our clinic @ 211 W. Main St. in Spearfish!