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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: 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 ...
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 capsule ...
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, a bat ...
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 ...
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: 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 post will teach yo ...
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. These pr ...
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: Poultice(Post)In the world of herbalism, you will definitely expand your vocabulary! Scientific names of herbs, herb actions, and herb preparations are all new words to learn. It can feel overwhelming to try lea ...
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- 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 ...