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The product on store shelves we know as cinnamon is often a fake! Herbalists use cinnamomum burmannii or cinnamomum verum. There are a few knock offs sold as cinnamon. You'll know you have the real th … read more

Homeopathy might be the most misused word in natural/alternative medicine. Often folks refer to anything natural/herbal as a "homeopathic" treatment. For something to be truly homeopathic, it must fol … read more

Though you may have never heard of this month's herb, you've likely seen it growing near you. Blue Vervain grows prolifically throughout the United States. It is also known as Wild Hyssop and Simpler' … read more

Herbal tinctures are one of the most widely used herbal preparations. They are also one of the oldest forms of using herbs. Cultures worldwide have stuck to this method for several reasons. One being … read more

This month's herb has been getting a lot of attention lately. American ginseng or Panax quinquefolius is native to North America and its counterpart Panax ginseng is native to Asia. Ginseng … read more

Essential oils are likely the most popular Herbal Preparation we'll cover on this blog. There is a lot more to these little bottles than most people realize. Cultures worldwide and throughout his … read more

Mother's Day is right around the corner. Today we look at an herb widely used for mother's health, Blue Cohosh. This herb has documented use for pregnancy and childbirth for centuries around the world … read more

Bach Flower Remedies (aka essences) are an example of how versatile and fascinating herbs can be. First created by Dr. Edward Bach, there are 38 original remedies.  As one of the most gentle herb … read more

This beautiful flower is one of the most well-known herbs. It has found its way onto mainstream box store shelves around the world. Alternative and Western medicine docs alike recommend this versatile … read more