You may have heard of the herb called Rhodiola rosea. What is it and what does it do? Below you’ll find the many benefits of Rhodiola Rosea. Rhodiola (Rhodiola Rosea L) is a highly-valued medicinal plant that grows in the arctic and mountainous regions throughout Asia, Europe and North America. The herb and its extract…
What’s the latest news on kratom? Below are a few recent articles. Recently, the FDA approached the World Health Organization (WHO) & the United Nations (UN) to consider banning kratom internationally. The American Kratom Association (AKA) says the FDA has urged WHO’s review of kratom as a way to bypass the drug scheduling process in…
It’s that baking time of the year again! Gingersnaps, bread pudding and pumpkin pie are some of my favorite autumn treats. One ingredient that all these treats have in common is cinnamon — that delicious and healthy spice that can make even the blandest piece of toast taste like a delicacy. Siesta Botanicals carries organic…
Curious about delta-8-THC? Here are some of the most common questions and answers regarding this herb. What is delta-8-THC? Delta-8-THC, or just delta-8, is a natural cannabinoid that occurs in trace amounts in most cannabis strains. Like delta-9 THC (the primary active ingredient in cannabis and the one with which you’re likely most familiar), delta-8…
If you’re new to kava, you may be wondering what it’s like. How will it make you feel? And what does it taste like? While everyone may have a unique experience, kava gives a general feeling of relaxation while allowing you to stay clear-minded. Is kava similar to alcohol? Kava is not alcohol. It’s made…
Fall is almost here, and in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, it’ll be getting chilly soon. Nothing welcomes autumn (and Halloween!) better than a hot cup of herbal goodness. Whether it’s a steaming cup of passionflower tea or hot chocolate, we’ve got some great ingredients to make the most delicious winter drinks. Golden Milk…
Inflammation is the body’s protective response when tissues are harmed by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, and other causes. It plays an essential role in repairing your body and keeping it safe and healthy. But while some inflammation is good, too much can be very bad. There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute…
It doesn’t get much better than a good book and herbal tea steeping in a pot. If you enjoy making loose-leaf herbal teas or are interested in giving them a try, Siesta Botanicals has several healthy and delicious choices. Here are some of our options. Feel free to mix and match! Passionflower Tea Passionflower (Passiflora…
Perhaps you’ve seen holy basil in supplement form or as an ingredient in herbal teas. So what exactly is holy basil, and what does it do? Holy basil is an ancient Ayurvedic herb Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi, is an ancient herb commonly used in Ayurveda, a natural medicine system with historical roots in…
If you’re new to kratom and kava, you may be wondering What’s the difference? In short, kratom is a traditional medicinal tea made from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, while kava is a Fijian ceremonial drink made from the ground roots of the Piper methysticum shrub. Kava tends to bring about a more…