Synergy Herbal Works

11/05/2026

Just a friendly reminder that both our Sparta and Cookeville locations have extended hours! We’re now open Monday through Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM!

Whether you need to restock your favorite herbal products, pick up a little something for yourself, or just stop in and say hello, we’re always happy to see you!

We hope these extra hours make it a little easier to fit a visit to Synergy into your busy schedule 🌿
See you soon!

11/02/2026

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to talk about something close to our hearts: shopping local. ❤️

When you walk through the doors of Synergy Herbal Works, you’re doing so much more than shopping for herbs, teas, or gifts. You’re supporting a small business, the people who work here, and a dream that continues to grow because of this wonderful community.

Being a small business isn’t always easy. There are long days, challenges behind the scenes, and a whole lot of hard work that goes into keeping our doors open. But there are also the familiar faces, conversations across the counter, friendships we’ve made, and the joy of helping our customers find just what they need. Those are the things that remind us why we do what we do.

We know big-box stores have their place, and we shop at them too! But this holiday season, we encourage you to think local first. Before filling your online cart or heading to a big retailer, consider stopping by one of the many wonderful small businesses in our community.

When you shop small, your purchase helps support local families, provides jobs for your friends and neighbors, and allows businesses like ours to continue giving back to the communities we love.

We’re also excited to join other Cookeville businesses in spreading this message! A special thank-you to Cigi England for bringing everyone together and to local artist Brie Flora for creating the beautiful sign you’ll see around.

Whether you’ve been shopping with us for years, recently discovered Synergy, or simply shared a kind word about our business, please know how much it means to us. We wouldn’t be here without you!

This holiday season, shop small when you can, support your neighbors, and remember that every purchase makes a difference.

From all of us at Synergy Herbal Works, thank you for supporting our little corner of the community. We’re so grateful to be part of it! ❤️

10/28/2026

Same Products, New Names!
You may have noticed a few of your favorite Synergy Herbal Works products have new names, and we wanted to share a little about why we’re making these changes!
As a small herbal business, it’s important to us to not only offer quality herbal products but also to make sure we’re following FDA guidelines. These guidelines have specific rules about how herbal products can be named, labeled, and described, especially when it comes to making health-related claims.
While herbs have a long history of traditional use, the FDA has guidelines around how we can communicate those uses to our customers. So, we’ve been working behind the scenes to update a few of our product names!
Here’s what’s changing:
🌿 Allergies → Seasonal Ease
🌿 Cramp Tincture → Ease and Release Tincture
🌿 Calm Tincture → Calm Glycerite
🌿 ResCo Tincture → ResQ Tincture
🌿 Wild Cherry Cough Syrup → Wild Cherry Bark Elixir
🌿 Elderberry Syrup → Elder Spice Elixir

The good news? Only the names are changing! These are still the same products, made with the same care and attention you’ve come to expect from us.

We know changes like these can be a little confusing, especially when you’ve grown familiar with a certain name. We hope this helps make the transition a little easier!

If you’re ever having trouble finding an old favorite or have questions about a product, please don’t hesitate to ask. We’re always happy to help!

Thank you for growing and learning alongside us. We truly appreciate each and every one of you!

10/24/2026

10/23/2026

A Very Important Person in My Story

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.”
Isaac Newton

As I write these words, I think of Susan Fidler ND, MS, BS.

Susan trained and mentored me in clinical herbalism. Then she welcomed me to practice out of her office while I built my own practice. Today I want to honor her for the knowledge she shared and the time she willingly invested in helping me grow.

She gave me someone to turn to when I needed clarification, support or encouragement. There were many questions. Anyone who studies herbalism knows that answering one usually introduces you to three more.

Susan brought a remarkable foundation to help me during our time together. She trained at the College of Phytotherapy in the UK and holds degrees in herbal medicine and molecular biology along with a doctorate in naturopathy. A Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, she founded Riverdell Herbs in 2002 and has also taught with The Mederi Academy.

Her own calling into herbalism took shape while she was homeschooling her children. That part of her story certainly was familiar to me. I felt like I had found a kindred spirit. We were able to share deep conversations on a delightfully vast array of topics, and can still fill hours of time on the occasions we are able to connect.

Herbal knowledge has long been passed on through relationships. Through shared work and conversations with those who have spent years learning the plants and caring for people. An elder in this work offers perspective that develops over time and cannot be replicated by finishing another course or reading another book. Though goodness knows we herbalists will sign up for one anyway…not to mention our bookshelves.

I have been blessed to learn from many wonderful herbalists over the years. Each has contributed to the way I practice today. Susan holds a particularly dear place because she helped me move from studying herbalism to finding my footing in clinical work.
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10/21/2026

It’s our ANNIVERSARY, and we’re celebrating with a SALE! 🎉

Another year of Synergy Herbal Works, and we have so much to be thankful for! What better way to celebrate than with the people who make it all possible… YOU!

We truly cannot thank our customers enough for the love and support you’ve shown us over the years. Whether you’ve been shopping with us from the beginning or just recently discovered Synergy, every visit, purchase, kind word, and recommendation means the world to us. We wouldn’t be here without you!

Join us Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th for our ANNIVERSARY SALE!

We’re so excited to celebrate with you and share some special savings as our way of saying THANK YOU!

We love this community, we love what we do, and we can’t wait to see what another year brings!

10/16/2026

Does Being a Christian Change How I Practice Herbalism?

I’ve been asked what it means to be a Christian herbalist. Does that mean I only see Christians, or that my beliefs change how I care for someone who believes differently?

Absolutely not. I have seen people from all walks of life, beliefs, and backgrounds while holding myself to the same ethical standards with every person who sits across from me. My responsibility as an herbalist is to listen without judgment and respect the individual. My ethics dictate that I stay within my scope of practice, protect confidentiality, and use my education and experience responsibly.

My faith doesn’t change the science or the skills of herbalism. I still study physiology, phytochemistry, traditional herbal use, medications, and nutrition. As an herbalist, I look for patterns: how systems are interacting, what preceded a change in health, where function may be struggling, and which herbal actions best fit the person and the pattern I am seeing.

Where my faith does influence my practice is in how I see the whole person. I believe we are body, mind, and spirit, and that there is mystery in how intricately connected all those parts are. How grief, trauma, stress, fear, and relationships can affect the cells and body at a physical level. Science is uncovering the mechanisms behind some of those connections; other connections are seen, but they remain harder to explain.

Acknowledging that there is still mystery does not require me to reach for another spiritual framework. I believe our minds and spirits were created by God. True health is when we are aligned with who we were created to be and do. I believe that understanding our identity and our purpose grounds us and brings balance. I do seek wisdom and guidance beyond my own understanding, and I look to God and the Holy Spirit for guidance.
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10/14/2026

🍎🍂 Something special is brewing at Synergy Herbal Works!

Meet Apple Fig Harvest, our Signature Fall Blend featuring fig leaves harvested right from Sherri’s farm! Blended with apples, pears, cinnamon, and a touch of apple c***r, it’s like taking a cozy walk through a fall orchard, one cup at a time. ☕️🍁

✨ This blend is VERY limited and once it’s gone, it’s gone! We can’t wait for you to try it!

10/12/2026

A little something special, straight from Sherri’s farm. Sherri has been busy hand picking beautiful hibiscus from her very own farm, and we’re so excited to share them with you!
These gorgeous, locally grown flowers are now available for purchase at Synergy! We only have a limited quantity so be sure to grab some while they last!
From Sherri‘s farm to your home, it doesn’t get more special than that🌺

10/10/2026

When GenZ writes the script