The Eclectic Druid

09/20/2025

Our view for the day! Come visit our tent at WitchStock

09/22/2024

Happy Autumn Equinox everyone! To celebrate, I am offering an online-only sale of 25% off all my items. Use the code EQUINOX at checkout, or use the linked below!

I've also recently updated my tincture selection and will be adding some new teas over the next couple of weeks, so make sure to check it out!

https://theeclecticdruid.etsy.com?coupon=EQUINOX

02/24/2024

Come check out our table at the Ruby Deluxe Market! This will be our last time vending at markets for a while, so come out if you'd like to say hi and buy something in person. Otherwise, our Etsy is always open at theeclecticdruid.etsy.com

02/17/2024

All set up for the Northwest Cary YMCA Vendor Market. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

02/10/2024

American Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is one of my favorite herbs! Not to be confused with Chinese Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), these are two very different herbs, and should not be considered the same.

American skullcap is an herb that helps to improve one’s mood and decrease anxiety. Native Americans used it as a sedative, and to help with insomnia, both of which are still uses for American skullcap today.

American skullcap also may promote neurological health! While it’s still being researched, some studies have found American skullcap to help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

While American skullcap is a promising herb that has the potential to help with several different mental/neurological issues, there is still a lot more research to be done regarding it. As with most herbs, it is not a replacement for medicine and should be used in conjunction with treatment from a doctor who knows you are taking it.

As it is a sedative, it can increase the effects of other sedatives like benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and alcohol, among others. It should also be avoided with people who have liver issues. If you are taking any sedative medication, or suffer from any liver issues, make sure to consult your doctor before using American skullcap in any form.

02/03/2024

All set up for WitchCraft and Ruby Deluxe Markets. We'll be here all day today, so be sure to stop by The Wicked Witch and say hello!

01/20/2024

Just set up shop at the Northwest Cary YMCA Vendor Market, I'll be here until it closes today!

01/07/2024

Let’s talk motherwort! Motherwort has many different uses. It’s a cardiotonic, greatly helping out heart health. It does this by lowering blood pressure and stimulating blood circulation. It’s also a nervine, helping to release anxiety and tension. The combination of these two effects means that it’s been traditionally used to aid people who have anxiety or tension due to an irregular heartbeat.

However, what it’s most known for nowadays is its ability to stimulate the liver, aiding in breaking down hormones. By doing this, it’s able to help ease menstrual symptoms including painful cramps, PMS, and menopausal symptoms.

Something important to note with motherwort is that it should not be taken while pregnant, if you have a history of miscarriages, or if you are on any heart medications, particularly beta blockers. As with most herbs, it is not a replacement for medicine and should be used in conjunction with treatment from a doctor who knows you are taking it.

Use code FBFAMILY on Etsy for 15% off all products bought in the month of January. https://theeclecticdruid.etsy.com

01/06/2024

The Eclectic Druid is now in business! I created this shop as a way to spread wellness through herbalism. I'll be spreading education about herbalism on this page, along with any new items or promotions for my products, so please follow if you're interested. Expect a post tonight teaching about the usefulness of motherwort, along with a discount code for my etsy!

For anyone who wants to check out my etsy, the link is https://theeclecticdruid.etsy.com

01/06/2024