Formulations

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is an herb that is often underused in Western herbalism. Like many...

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) is a soothing herb for the heart. It combines these actions with its antispasmodic and nervine effects.

Cinnamon is used as a common cooking spice yet it is surprising to many people that it is a potent...

Formulating for a Romantic Evening is a lot like formulating for just about anything else. If you take the time...

As a single-herb therapy, chrysanthemums are used both internally and externally.  For internal use, make a tea with the flowers,...

The patient welcomed the help readily and yet did not want to move any more. They spoke quietly together as...

When you realize that formulation is actually part-science, part-mathematics, and part-art the whole process becomes far more experimental and playful....

One spring, I caught a cold. Spring colds are the worst. Just as the weather is turning toward glorious sunshine...

When you're looking for a good Flu Remedy, Chamomile doesn't usually come up, but it should. Chamomile is one of those...

Passionflower is more often used as a sedative, anti-spasmodic and anxiety reducer in Western formulas. The formula that passionflower plays...

Gotu Kola is one of those herbs that has made its way to Western Herbalism because it is regarded as...

Lobelia has been placed in formulas traditionally for respiratory disorders, peripheral vascular disorders, smoking cessation and as an antispasmodic.

The schisandra berry is a delightful, and delicious, addition to an herbalist's toolkit. Before I describe in detail all the...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive: How to use garlic to lower high blood pressure and reduce hypertension.

Tulsi’s core energy is about creating balance and making space for balance. In general, longer use of Tulsi and Tulsi...

As with most alteratives, burdock is easy to add to vast array of herbal formulas since improving digestive and lymphatic...

As a flower essence, yarrow's affinity is for Empathic or Highly Sensitive individuals. We're a lot who are naturally more...

It's my humble belief that in our modern world, with all the stress and challenges we face daily, Chamomile's time...

We live in interesting times. The current climate circulating around the viral pandemic, COVID-19, can naturally stimulate a basic survival...

In the post-industrial world we live in, a reliable nervine like blue vervain is just what the herbalist ordered.

Dong quai has been extensively studied as it reduces uterine contractions, inflammation, and pain. For those that struggle with painful...

One of the most commonly used ingredients in Chinese herbal formulas is the fungus known as Poria cocos in Latin,...

Formulas can vary in ratios depending on the herbalist and the intent of the blend. TCM practitioners use licorice in...