I love Spring
In herbal medicine, it is considered one of the most powerful therapeutic windows of the year.
After winter’s heaviness — richer foods, slower circulation, and reduced light exposure — the body naturally begins to shift toward elimination and renewal.
• The liver increases its activity
• The lymphatic system seeks movement
• Serotonin and dopamine pathways respond to longer daylight hours
• Mineral reserves, often depleted during colder months, need replenishment
As Dr. Perry writes in “Your Brain on Plants: Improve the Way You Think and Feel with Safe and Proven Medicinal Plants and Herbs”, plants have profound effects on how we think, feel, and restore balance within the body.
The Liver Loves Spring
In both Western herbalism and Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring corresponds to the liver — the organ responsible for filtering, metabolizing, and maintaining internal flow.
The plants that emerge during early spring are not random. They are often bitter, mineral-rich, and deeply cleansing.
Dandelion supports liver function and bile production while assisting lymphatic drainage. It helps eliminate metabolic waste and provides valuable potassium and polyphenols.
Burdock Root supports blood purification and has traditionally been used to help improve inflammatory skin conditions, likely through its influence on detoxification and glycation pathways.
Lymphatic Movement & Clear Skin
The lymphatic system has no pump. It depends on movement, hydration, and botanical support.
Red Clover has long been used as a gentle lymphatic herb, supporting circulation and helping the body clear metabolic waste.
Nettle, a mineral-dense botanical rich in magnesium, iron, and silica, supports collagen synthesis, connective tissue strength, and the enzymatic reactions involved in energy production.
Calendula, widely recognized for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, supports barrier repair and accelerates skin recovery.
Spring reminds us that the body, just like nature, knows how to restore flow, eliminate what no longer serves, and renew itself.
With love,
Marine Sélénée