Formulations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reality is, Wood Betony is not a real panacea. Wood Betony is a complex and powerful plant that offers us...

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

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

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is famous for its cough reducing abilities. It works well to reduce different types of coughs in...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

The fruiting body of reishi mushroom is an excellent immune system supporter known as an immunomodulator.

Rhodiola rosea has been in use for centuries, yet it’s a relative new-comer to modern herbal practice in the Western...

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

Sage is a trusted herb for reducing hot flashes. Western herbalists add sage to menopausal formulas as part of a...