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I started making these Blueberry Oat Bars about a month ago after going through a bout of digestive issues. After getting knocked down with some pretty severe symptoms, I knew some things had to change.

I had a general idea of what was going on, but I decided to simplify everything. I dropped most of the supplements I was taking, did a short 24-hour fast, and then ate a simple congee-based diet for about 10 days.

Toward the end of that time, I started thinking about what I could make as a simple, nourishing snack, and these Blueberry Oat Bars were born.

They’re made with simple ingredients, have a good amount of protein, and are really easy to play around with. You can swap out the blueberries for other fruits, add nuts or seeds, experiment with powdered herbs and spices, or even try barley flakes or another type of grain flake.

These became a regular part of my diet as I was getting my digestion back on track, and they taste amazing.

There’s also something deeply satisfying about making your own snacks and knowing exactly what goes into them. At this point in my life, I prefer cooking most of my own food and supporting local growers and food producers whenever I can. My body seems to appreciate the simplicity, and I can really dial things in to what works for me.

Food is part of our daily rhythm, and what we eat each day matters. It can be easy to fall into the mindset of, “There’s a supplement for that.” Supplements certainly have their place, but they don’t replace nourishing, whole foods and good digestion.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, it’s also a reminder to tend to our agni, our digestive fire, eat in a way that works for our individual constitution, and not overload the digestive system.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I have.

You can find the full Blueberry Oat Bar recipe through the Linktree in my bio under Free Downloads.

We carry both Sitka Valerian and Valerian Officinalis at Ojas Naturals.

Sitka Valerian is only available in small runs and is ethically and sustainably wild harvested. We will have a small batch release in a few weeks.

For now we have Valerian Officinalis in stock that is grown using organic practices at a local farm.

They both are wonderful plant allies especially with their ability in support restful sleep and general nervous system support.

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I recently posted a video on my recent harvest of Sitka Valerian our local Valerian species here in the Cascade mountains. I wanted to share with you all a free download of our Valerian Pant Monograph. So you can explore the rich story, energetics, and traditional uses of each herb. Each multi paged guide offers a deep dive into the plant’s Medicinal & Traditional Uses, Herbal Actions, Recipes, Medicine Making, Sustainable Wild Harvesting, Cultivation, Botanical Description, Ayurveda, Folklore, Plant Spirit Medicine, and more.

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October Newsletter | Autumn Musings, Herbs & Tea

Fall has officially arrived here in the Pacific Northwest, bringing cool, damp mornings, changing leaves, and the abundance of the autumn harvest.

This is one of my favorite times of year as an herbalist and forager. Roots, barks, berries, and mushrooms are calling us into the forests, while the cooler weather invites us to slow down, turn inward, and nourish ourselves for the months ahead.

In this month's newsletter, I'm sharing:

Herb of the Month: Hawthorn and its special relationship with the heart, along with some of my favorite ways to enjoy these beautiful red berries.

Tea of the Month: 2017 Aged Heavy Charcoal Roasted D**g Ding Oolong, a deeply warming tea from a seventh-generation tea family in Taiwan.

Our Hawthorn Berry Syrup recipe.

Updates on my Ayurvedic Wellness consultations, now available in person or via Zoom.

Upcoming classes and workshops.

A little about my upcoming tea-hunting adventure in Taiwan!

I hope this month's offerings inspire you to get outside, gather some of autumn's abundance, brew a nourishing cup of tea, and enjoy the beauty of the changing season.

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Want to learn a little more about the different varieties of Tulsi?

Enjoy this free mini guide to four varieties of Tulsi, exploring some of the unique qualities, traditions, and characteristics that make each one special.

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Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, has been one of the most treasured plants within the Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years.

Ayurveda regards Tulsi as a rasayana, a rejuvenative herb traditionally used to support vitality, resilience, and overall wellbeing. It is also considered a deeply sattvic plant, associated with clarity, spiritual awareness, and inner balance.

Beyond its use as an herb, Tulsi holds a beautiful place within Hindu spiritual traditions, where it has long been grown around homes and temples as a sacred plant associated with purification, protection, and devotion.

At Ojas Naturals, we work with three different varieties of Tulsi, each with its own unique aroma, flavor, and personality:

Kapoor Tulsi is wonderfully aromatic, with fruity, slightly licorice-like notes and a warming nature.

Krishna Tulsi has a deeper, spicier character and beautiful purple-tinged leaves and stems.

Vana Tulsi is more wild and earthy, with a bright, aromatic quality all its own.

We make each variety separately into our Herbal Honey Extracts so you can experience the different expressions of this beautiful plant for yourself.

Explore our Tulsi extracts at Ojas Naturals.

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Yesterday I shared a little about my harvest of Kapoor Tulsi, and today I wanted to share something for those of you who would like to dive a little deeper into this beautiful plant.

I’m offering my Tulsi Plant Monograph as a free digital download.

This is a deep dive into Tulsi through several different lenses, including Ayurveda, Western herbalism, traditional and spiritual uses, herbal actions, cultivation, medicine making, folklore, plant spirit medicine, and more.

Tulsi has been an important plant in my garden and herbal practice for many years, and this monograph is a way to share some of what I’ve learned and gathered along the way.

You can download it for free from Ojas Naturals here:

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