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Ginger ale and peppermint tea are often the first experience folks have with herbs. This funky looking zesty root is a household name around the world. Behind it's obvious use in ginger ale, it's a cu … read more

Garlic has a vast history of both herbal use and folk lore. We've all heard the stories of vampires and garlic- they happen to be based in a bit of truth. Consuming raw garlic has been traditionally f … read more

Q-How do I talk to my doctor about herbs?A- Unlike some European countries where doctors & pharmacists are trained in herbal medicine, doctors here in the United States are generally not offe … read more

Pau d'Arco is native to South America. Its benefits quickly spread around the world as word spread about this amazing herb. It's a unique herb both in the wide range of properties and flavor. Harveste … read more

We have all been there, fresh off of a fun summer when the first illness of the season hits. It's never any fun and makes adjusting to the rhythm of autumn difficult. Back to school season is upo … read more

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