
Medicine of the Evergreens
Evergreen trees are revered around the world for their medicinal properties, rich folklore, and uplifting symbolism. Although you might be familiar with these trees from your walks through the forest ...
3 Dec 202523min

Herb-Drug Interactions: Fact Fiction or Somewhere Between
Have you ever felt anxious about giving herbs to someone who's already taking medications? Many herbalists feel hesitant to help people taking prescribed drugs because of concerns about herb-drug inte...
27 Nov 202534min

Echinacea: Not Just an Immune Stimulant
When you hear Echinacea, chances are you think of its immune-boosting properties. But did you know that this popular use is relatively new? Traditionally, Echinacea was used for entirely different rea...
20 Nov 202528min

Getting Started in Herbal Pharmacy: A Review of James Green's Classic Guide
Making herbal medicine — the alchemy of transforming living medicinal plants into healing remedies — is one of the most empowering parts of the plant path. In this post, I'll share my thoughts on The ...
12 Nov 202533min

Is All Herbal Research Trustworthy?
Is all herbal research trustworthy? If you've ever Googled an herb to learn more and saw lots of research papers about it, can you trust them? Herbal research is tricky since there are a lot of things...
6 Nov 202528min

Elecampane: The Deep Breather
Elecampane has become one of my personal favorite respiratory remedies over the years, not just for its medicinal benefits for many of the common respiratory woes people face today, but as a choice re...
30 Okt 202531min

Hyssop: A Biblical Remedy
Hyssop is an ancient herb with biblical references and spiritual indications. This herb is also an important part of the Western Materia Medica. This combination of information from ancient sources an...
23 Okt 202534min

Burdock: The All-Purpose Alterative
Sweet and grounding, Burdock is an Earthy plant with its wide leaves, deep taproots, and ability to both nourish weakness and cleanse excesses from the body. Just as it loves to grow near waste ground...
15 Okt 202535min




















