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Understanding Herbal Preparations- Infused Oil

Understanding Herbal Preparations- Infused Oil

Posted by TriLight Health on Sep 27th 2019

Next up in our herbal preparations series is one that is not as well-known. The herb-infused oil is most commonly thought of as a culinary preparation. We've all seen infused and flavored olive o … read more
Herb of the Day: Valerian

Herb of the Day: Valerian

Posted by TriLight Health on Sep 13th 2019

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) has found a spot in gardens as a sought-after, beautiful, decorative flower. What most growers don't realize, however, is that they're growing a powerful herb. Va … read more
Herb of the Day: Oregon Grape

Herb of the Day: Oregon Grape

Posted by TriLight Health on Aug 8th 2019

There is a pretty little berry that you won't find in the grocery store. It's not one you want to sit down and snack on, but it is one to know about. It is called Oregon Grape. It earned its name by b … read more
Herb of the Day: Tangerine Peel

Herb of the Day: Tangerine Peel

Posted by TriLight Health on Jul 26th 2019

The tangerine has become a staple food in the US.  However it wasn't always available here.  This delicious citrus is originally from Asia. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine ( … read more
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Decoctions

Understanding Herbal Preparations- Decoctions

Posted by TriLight Health on Jul 11th 2019

A few weeks ago, we discussed what an herbal infusion is.  An infusion is one way to prepare herbs for consumption, most commonly as a drink.  Another method, decoction, is also used by herb … read more
Herb of the Day: Nettle

Herb of the Day: Nettle

Posted by TriLight Health on Jun 30th 2019

Ask a gardener how they feel about nettle. You’re likely to hear what a pesky weed it is. You’ll hear how its difficult to remove from the garden. They will tell you about getting stung wh … read more
Identifying Common Summer Herbs

Identifying Common Summer Herbs

Posted by TriLight Health on Jun 4th 2019

There is nothing quite as nice as a summer herb garden. To head out the back door and have fresh herbs available is so valuable. Not only can plant herbs to enhance our food, we can plant medicine as … read more
Herb of the Day: Marshmallow

Herb of the Day: Marshmallow

Posted by TriLight Health on May 30th 2019

The official start of camping season has arrived. A staple of camping for most of us is the S’more. There’s nothing quite like a gooey marshmallow cooked just right over the campfire. What … read more
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Salve

Understanding Herbal Preparations: Salve

Posted by TriLight Health on May 29th 2019

Warmer days and more time outside have arrived. This is a welcome change for most of us. It also means bug bites, sunburn, stings, cuts, etc. As we work together through our understanding of various h … read more