Black Food Sovereignty Coalition
Black Food Sovereignty Coalition Yellow Emperor continually looks for ways to support the community around us. We found a great way to do that with the Black Food Sovereignty Coalition. Though they are based in Portland, they work with and connect farmers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Their biggest event is the Back to the […]
Herb Highlights: Elderberry
Herb Highlights: Elderberry Introduction Elderberry species grow throughout the Northern hemisphere as well as in South America, Australia, New Zealand, and many islands in the South Pacific.1 The species common in dietary supplements is Sambucus nigra. It also goes by black elderberry or European elderberry.2 Uses and popularity Both the berries and the flowers of […]
National Animal Supplement Council Preferred Supplier
National Animal Supplement Council Preferred Supplier Yellow Emperor is proud to announce our status as a Preferred Supplier with the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC). About NASC The NASC focuses on the health of companion animals and horses in the US. To that end, all Preferred Suppliers undergo an independent audit. As a result, […]
National Hemp Association Membership
National Hemp Association Membership Yellow Emperor is excited to announce our National Hemp Association Membership. As a result of our membership, we join a community of individuals and businesses growing and developing the hemp industry. About the National Hemp Association The National Hemp Association encourages trade and conversations between hemp professionals. Specifically, their goal is […]
Chinese herbal organoleptic workshop
Chinese herbal organoleptic workshop The Lilium Initiative will be holding an organoleptic workshop for farmers and those that work with Chinese herbs. In order to support the event, Yellow Emperor donated $3,000. The donation will cover video production of the workshop and sponsor farmer attendance. The organoleptic workshop will have Peg Shaffer, from Chinese Herb […]
Historical Herbalist: Hildegard of Bingen
Historical Herbalist: Hildegard of Bingen Introduction Hildegard’s Herbalism In her late 50s, Hildegard wrote in her book Liber Subtilatum that the natural world exists in harmony with humans. Likewise, according to Hildegard, while humans care for nature, nature cares for humans.1 In fact, Liber Subtilatum was one of 9 books that she wrote throughout her life. Notably, […]
Friend of the Climate Collaborative
Friend of the Climate Collaborative Last year, Yellow Emperor made four Climate Collaborative Commitments: Reducing Food Waste, Forests, Sustainable Packaging, and Renewable Energy. This year, we made a financial commitment to become a Friend of the Climate Collaborative. We are proud to support the Climate Collaborative’s mission: bringing natural products industry businesses together to reverse […]
Benefit Corporation Re-certification
Benefit Corporation Re-certification Yellow Emperor is proud to announce that we have been re-certified as a benefit corporation. Our initial score from Benefit Corporations for Good was 76%. Our re-certification score is 88%. Of course, we aim to continue improving this score. To that end, we are very excited for the work we have planned […]
Herb Highlights: Licorice
Herb Highlights: Licorice Introduction Many people think of candy when they hear the word “licorice.” Despite that, the flavor that most folks associate with candy comes from anise seed not licorice root.1 Now, licorice root is common in herbal teas and dietary supplements. What’s the difference? Licorice is grown throughout Europe and the Middle East. […]
Historical Herbalist: Artemisia II
Historical Herbalist: Artemisia II Introduction Many herbalists are familiar with the Artemisia genus. For example, this genus includes the herb made famous by absinthe: Wormwood. 1 Furthermore, the namesake of the Artemisia genus is Artemisia II, Queen of Caria, who reigned with her brother-husband, King Mausolus in the mid-3rd century BCE.2 In fact, these siblings […]