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Native & medicinal plant nursery | Apothecary goods | Natural self-care | Herbal education & empowerment. Rooted in tradition, grown with purpose.
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Vital Roots & Shoots helps you reconnect with nature for healing, learning & living well.

10/06/2025

You'll make a fine tincture my little friend. ❤️ Wild harvested Lions Mane tincture... Coming soon!

10/06/2025

After many years of crafting our fire cider for ourselves, friends, and family we at Vital Roots & Shoots are excited to bring this knowledge and experience to the public. Whether it's your first time or your 100th time making fire cider this event promises to be a chance to learn, create, experiment, and have fun. Call, e-mail, text, or private message to reserve your spot.

10/03/2025

🌿🌿Now announcing free standard shipping on orders over $45 at vitalrootsandshoots.com 🌿🌿

09/28/2025

Pro tip! Stink bug season is upon us. Fill a mason jar half way with water and a touch of vinegar and dish soap. Hold the jar under the bug and they just hop on in. 🤣

09/26/2025

Tomorrow is our last day at the Newport Farmer’s Market TN Come on down and see us and get 25% off everything in stock. 🌿🫖 Huge end of Summer sale. Use code Summer25 for 25% off your entire order at Vitalrootsandshoots.com ❤️

09/20/2025

It's Fall y'all!!! ❤️😁☕

09/20/2025

Come see us down at the Newport Farmer’s Market TN as we wind down the farmers market season. 25% off all in stock inventory.

09/15/2025

🌿 Herbal Spotlight: Eupatorium serotinum 🌿

Also known as Late Boneset or White Thoroughwort, this hardy native wildflower blooms late into the season, providing vital nectar for pollinators when many other plants are fading. Its clusters of white blooms are a favorite of butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects, making it an important part of the fall landscape.

✨ Traditional Uses:
Historically, Eupatorium species were valued by Indigenous peoples and early herbalists for their ability to ease fevers, colds, and seasonal ailments. Infusions of the aerial parts were sometimes used to promote sweating, support the immune system, and encourage recovery from lingering illness.

💚 Modern Interest:
While Eupatorium serotinum is less widely studied than its cousin Eupatorium perfoliatum (Common Boneset), it shares many of the same energetics—bitter, cooling, and stimulating to the immune and respiratory systems. Some herbalists use it as a gentle seasonal ally for colds, flu, and fevers.

🌎 Ecological Role:
Beyond its herbal heritage, Late Boneset is a keystone pollinator plant, ensuring nectar and pollen are available to insects deep into autumn. Planting or protecting it supports biodiversity and a healthier ecosystem.

09/14/2025

🌿 Herbal Spotlight: Lobelia siphilitica 🌿

Also known as Great Blue Lobelia, this striking wildflower is native to North America and a favorite among pollinators—especially bumblebees, which are perfectly sized to access its tubular blooms.

💙 Botanical Notes

Botanical name: Lobelia siphilitica

Common names: Great Blue Lobelia, Blue Cardinal Flower

Habitat: Moist meadows, streambanks, woodland edges

Bloom time: Late summer to early fall

✨ Traditional & Medicinal Uses
Indigenous peoples and early herbalists valued Lobelia siphilitica for a range of conditions:

Respiratory Support: Related to Lobelia inflata (“Indian Tobacco”), it was sometimes used for easing coughs, bronchial congestion, and asthma-like symptoms.

Muscle Relaxant: Lobelia alkaloids were historically applied in poultices to help relax tense muscles and ease cramping.

Nervous System: Some traditions considered it helpful in calming spasms, supporting relaxation, and quieting nervous agitation.

Detoxification: Older herbal records mention its use in stimulating expectoration and aiding elimination during fevers or systemic imbalances.

⚠️ Important Caution: Lobelia is a powerful herb. In high doses it can cause nausea, vomiting, or toxicity. Traditional knowledge stressed careful preparation and respect for its strength. Modern use should be approached only with professional guidance.

🐝 Ecological Importance
Beyond medicine, this perennial shines in the garden, adding late-season blue color and providing vital nectar to pollinators when other flowers are scarce. Planting it helps support biodiversity and the health of our ecosystems.

09/12/2025

🌿🫖Come see us tomorrow at the Newport Farmer’s Market TN We will be having a end of Summer sale! 25% off of the entire store. Can't wait to see you there. ❤️

09/11/2025

🌿 Herbal Spotlight: Bidens aristosa (Tickseed Sunflower) 🌿

Golden fields full of Bidens aristosa, also known as Tickseed Sunflower, brighten late summer into fall with their vibrant yellow blooms. Native to North America, this hardy annual thrives in meadows, roadsides, and streambanks—often drawing in a host of pollinators like bees and butterflies.

✨ Traditional & Ecological Notes

Long valued in folk medicine, Bidens species have been used for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Its nectar-rich flowers support native pollinators, making it a vital contributor to healthy ecosystems.

As a fast-growing plant, it helps stabilize soil and restore disturbed habitats.

🌼 Beyond its beauty, Bidens aristosa reminds us how native wildflowers can support both people and planet—offering medicine, food for pollinators, and color to the landscape.

💛 Have you noticed these golden blooms around Tennessee this season?

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