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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
Herb of the Day: Dandelion

Herb of the Day: Dandelion

Posted by TriLight Health on May 21st 2019

The humble dandelion.  Gardeners hate it.  Kids love to play with them.  Herbalists see their true potential.  This prolific plant is truly a gift from nature.  Dandelion can … read more
Herb of the Day: Lavender

Herb of the Day: Lavender

Posted by TriLight Health on May 14th 2019

Few herbs are as well known or widely used as lavender. This distinctive purple flower shows up in toiletries, room sprays, baby products, relaxation items, and more. Scent is a powerful memory trigge … read more
Top Gifts for Mother’s Day

Top Gifts for Mother’s Day

Posted by TriLight Health on May 3rd 2019

Mother’s Day is only a few days away. This day to honor Moms and all they do for us can also bring some stress. How do we say “thank you” for all our mothers do for us? A thoughtful … read more
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Infusion

Understanding Herbal Preparations- Infusion

Posted by TriLight Health on Apr 30th 2019

Virtually everyone is familiar with herbal tea. Millions of us drink it daily and herbal tea shops are popping up everywhere. For most Americans, herbal tea is a tea bag filled with cut herbs. Traditi … read more