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Understanding Herbal Preparations- Infusion(Post)
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. Tradit ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Broth(Post)Colder days invite us to warm up with a mug of broth. A nice bowl of herbal broth is a great way to nurture yourself. It’s also a lovely way to get the healing properties of herbs in a meal. Th ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Fomentation (Post)Fomentation is the herbal preparation I bet you’re least likely to have heard of. Though it’s a big name, they are simple to prepare! It’s as easy as making a cup of tea. This ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Steam Inhalation (Post)We've likely all seen old pictures of someone standing over a pot of water with a towel over their head. Or perhaps Grandma suggested trying it out when sick. Herbal steam inhalation is not just an o ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Liniment(Post)Summertime often brings an increase our activity levels. While this, obviously, means healthier minds and bodies- it can also mean sore muscles and joints. Herbalists have traditionally used liniment ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Tincture(Post)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 ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Capsules(Post)There are times when it is inconvenient to take a liquid herbal formula. Other times an herb has an awful taste and it’s best to get it down any way possible! These are moments when an herbal c ...
All About Herbal Vitamin & Mineral Formulas(Post)People are often surprised to find out that herbs can be a rich source of vitamins and minerals. They are also surprised to learn that even “natural” vitamins are loaded with synthetic in ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Decoctions (Post)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 her ...
Herb of the Day: Juniper Berry(Post)Juniper berries are not true berries- instead, their name is derived from their berry-like appearance. Their use dates back generations where Native American tribes are said to have used juniper ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Infused Oil (Post)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 ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Salve(Post)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 to understand various herbal preparat ...
