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Understanding Herbal Preparations- Lozenge(Post)
Herbs have long been used in candy and lozenge form. They’re a delicious way to make herbal medicine. Lozenges are also a way to consume herbs that might not taste so good in other preparations ...
Herb of the Day: Astragalus(Post)Astragalus, or Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus mongholicus, has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. It's become a valuable part of herbal medicine in Western culture as ...
Herb of the Day: Peppermint(Post)Today's herb may well be the most well-known flavor we'll cover on this blog. It's a flavor that the holidays would be incomplete without for millions of people. Peppermint is widely used both for it ...
The Top Herbs for Cold & Flu Season(Post)Herbs have been used to provide cold & flu relief for centuries. Virtually every people group worldwide has recorded use of herbs to help them feel well. Historical texts document the ...
Herb of the Day: Artichoke Leaf(Post)Artichoke leaf is one that people are almost always surprised to find out is used by herbalists. Yes, it is indeed the leaves from the delicious and funny looking vegetable! Many restaurants offer ar ...
Herb of the Day: Uva Ursi(Post)Uva Ursi has a unique fan- bears. In fact, the plant itself is nicknamed bear berry. The berries are some of the earlier berries to develop and bears love them! It is also known as kinnikinnick, ...
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 ...
Understand Herbal Preparations: Homeopathy(Post)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 fo ...
FAQ: Herbs compared to prescription and OTC medications(Post)Q- How do herbs compare to prescription and OTC medications? A- First of all, the action of many prescription and OTC medications is based on an action from an herb. Drug companies study different h ...
FAQ- Allergies and sensitive stomachs + herbs(Post)Q: If I have food allergies or digestive problems, or an overly sensitive stomach, how do I approach medicinal herbal level intake? A: You need to start out at a very low dose of medicinal herbs and ...
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 ...
Herb of the Day: Parsley(Post)Today we take a look at an herb that most folks are surprised to hear is used in herbal remedies. Parsley is one of the most widely used culinary herbs around. Most likely you have some in your fridg ...
