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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 ...
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- Herbal Bath(Post)This herbal preparation is the most self-care focused preparation we’ve discussed so far. We can all benefit from a nice bath! Most other preparations are used for a specific ailment, ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Herbal Honey(Post)Honey is one of the most healing and nutrient rich substances on earth. It has been traditionally used by healers worldwide for a wide range of ailments. Plus, it's a great way to get down something ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Essential Oil(Post)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 hi ...
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Sitz Bath(Post)The Sitz Bath is going to be most familiar to people familiar as part of childbirth recovery. This is an herbal preparation used by generations of newly postpartum mothers. Childbirth is not the only ...
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- 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: Bach Flower Remedies (Post)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 her ...
FAQ- What is the difference between an Herbal tea and a glycerine extract?(Post)Q- What is the difference between an Herbal tea and a glycerine extract? A- Customers sometimes want to know why they shouldn't just make a tea out of the herbs we use in our formulas. There are a f ...
Understanding Herbal Use: Naturopathic Medicine(Post)Today we are transitioning to look at more modern herbal practioners. Let's discuss one that's probably the most familiar with our readers, naturopathic medicine. What is Naturopathic Medicine ...
FAQ-Why is Soothing Salve only used topically? (Post)Q-Why is Soothing Salve only used topically? A- There are a few reasons for this. The first being salves are topical preparations. So just like you wouldn't swallow a bandage to fix ...
