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Doctrine of Signatures: How Plants Reveal Their Healing Uses(Post)
As you've learned about herbs, you may have heard of a concept called "the Doctrine of Signatures." This phrase in and of itself can seem a bit confusing. Signatures? As in, what I sign my name with? ...
Herb of the Day: Oatstraw | Oatstraw Benefits & Uses (Post)Oatstraw is the stem from which the grain oatmeal grows. It is harvested during the "milky oat" stage while still green. The grain is separated, and the stem, seeds, and leaves are used in herbal pre ...
FAQ- What are the top formulas for summer?(Post)Q- What are the top formulas for summer? A- We are not doctors and cannot prescribe specific formulas for specific healthcare concerns. We can, however, share our most popular formulas during the su ...
Herb of the Month: Jujube(Post)Herb of the Month: Jujube If you've ever eaten a date, then today's herb will look familiar to you. Jujube is also known as red date. They are from a similar plant and have an extremely similar flavo ...
Herb of the Month: Red Root(Post)Native to the Eastern US, this plant has now been cultivated around the country. The plant itself is more often referred to as New Jersey tea. In the case of using it for herbal remedies, we're using ...
October Special of the Month- EarAche Relief Wellness Kit(Post)Earaches can bring even the "toughest" among us down. It's amazing how such a small body part can cause so much pain! Fortunately, for over 35 years families have been prepared with our EarAche Relie ...
Pregnancy Essentials(Post)Did you know more baby showers are held in May and June than any other time of the year? Springtime must get us thinking about new life! Here at TriLight we are spending the month of May celebrating ...
Herb of the Day: Black Cohosh (Post)Black Cohosh is native to North America and has a long history of use among Indigenous peoples. Herbalists primarily use it for women's health issues, but it has many other uses as well. Herbalist Ma ...
Herb of the Month: Female Ginseng(Post)Dong Quai (Female Ginseng): Traditional Uses, Benefits & How to Use It Female Ginseng is best known as Dong Quai in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its scientific name is Angelica sinen ...
Herb of the Day: Tangerine Peel(Post)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 ...
Herb of the Month: Chamomile (Post)Chamomile is known as one of the most popular teas in the world. Its wonderful, calming nature has made it a common fixture in many bedtime routines. Just as Peter Rabbit’s mother gave him cham ...
FAQ- Standardized Herbs(Post)Q: Are standardized herbs better than whole (non-standardized) herbs? A:There is no yes or no answer, and even herbalists are split on this subject. Standardization means that the active ingredient ...
