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FAQ- Tonic Herbs(Post)
Q- Can tonic herbs or formulas be inappropriate? A- Another way to think about this is, are there times when certain herbs should be avoided? Yes, during the initial stages of a cold or flu. To ...
Herbal Parasite Cleanse(Post)This time of year, many people are thinking about supporting their digestive system. A balanced gut is important for overall well-being, and many of us find ourselves ready for a refresh around the n ...
March Specials- Herbal Allergy Support SALE! (Post)More and more people are becoming interested in herbal allergy relief and options for natural allergy help. For over 35 years, we've proudly offered all-natural allergy supplements unlike any others ...
Herb of the Day: Chickweed(Post)Chickweed is a common weed that can frustrate gardeners. This plant is hardy and grows year-round along roadsides, in cracks along your driveway, and all over the yard. However, for herbalists, it's ...
Herb of the Day: Motherwort(Post)Mother's Day is right around the corner. To celebrate this day, we wanted to share a unique herb with you. On occasion, the name of an herb also reflects its medicinal benefits. Motherwort is one of ...
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 ...
Essential Oil of the Month: Camphor(Post)Literature fans will recognize camphor from Little Women. Today we hope to introduce you to this essential oil. The name camphor may stir up thoughts of moth balls and Grandma's medicine chest. Howev ...
Herb of the Month: Yerba Santa(Post)No, we are not talking about an herb of Christmastime today! Yerba Santa means "holy herb" or "sacred herb" in Spanish- not a reference to St. Nick. The scientific name Eriodictyon californicum& ...
Gentle Herbal Respiratory and Immune Support(Post)Navigating illness during pregnancy is complicated and overwhelming. Often our go-to herbal or over the counter cold medications are contraindicated during pregnancy. The last thing a mom-to-be needs ...
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 ...
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 ...
Capsules vs. Liquid Herbal Extracts: Which Is Right for You?(Post)When it comes to taking herbs, most people land on one of two forms: capsules or liquid extracts. Both have real advantages, and the right choice often comes down to who's taking them and why. Many o ...