Pomegranate: Queen of Antioxidants
Pomegranate has 17 percent more antioxidants than red wine without the disadvantages alcohol possesses. It also tops green tea in rounding up free radicals without the damaging effects of caffeine.
Let’s Talk Series: Yeasties and Beasties with Thomas Easley
Even in First World nations, creepy-crawlies can invade our bodies. Bacteria, Fungus, and Worms are more common than we’d like to admit. In this Let’s Talk, Thomas Easley shares with us a couple of his tips and tricks plus a couple of herbal antiseptic recipes for dealing with when things go wrong.
DIY Bitters by Guido Masé and Jovial King
Best audience for DIY Bitters: Herbalists, Hipsters, Bartenders, and Cocktail Enthusiasts Candace said: I Loved playing with the recipes and techniques in DIY Bitters. Guido and Jovial have shared a lovely selection of recipes and tips for creating your own bittering agents, like chamomile, gentian and ginger bitters. Beyond the standard cocktails you might expect, […]
Unlocking Lyme by Dr. William Rawls
Best audience for Unlocking Lyme: Herbalists and medical professionals who treat chronic illness and people who suffer from or have loved ones who suffer from chronic illness including Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Candace said: Wow! Unlocking Lyme by Dr. William Rawls bridged the gap between the simplified and often inaccurate information out […]
Alchemy of Herbs by Rosalee de la Forêt Book Review
Best audience for Alchemy of Herbs: Beginning Herbalists, Herbalists who want to understand the Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicinal approach to taste and herbal energetics or actions Candace said: I absolutely loved Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal by Rosalee de la Forêt. It’s a beautiful and inspiring book […]
Cannabis: Potent and Versatile Medicine
Cannabis (C. sativa, C. indica, C. ruderalis) – Cannabis family a.k.a.: marijuana, hemp, ganja, charas, quinbu, koaba, q’neh bosm, kannabos, chanvre, hanf, caanvas, weed, pot, hash, countless more… For roughly 8000 years, mankind has cultivated cannabis. Unlike the wars we’ve waged over medicinal and recreational cannabis in the past century, our history has often been […]
Chili Pepper: Herbal Fire for Digestion and Circulation
Capsicum species or (C. annuum, C. baccatum, C. chinese, C. frutescens, C. pubesence) – Pepper family a.k.a.: chilli, chille, red pepper, hot pepper, pepper plant, cayenne, paprika Chili pepper commands a fiercely loyal band of fans who rally around this herb unlike any other. Some call them Pepper Heads. Some call them Chili Heads. Some […]
Gardening Inside: Tips for Low Light Conditions
For many of us, indoor gardening is a fantasy our dark or small homes won’t support, at least not easily. For general health and well-being, though, a few hardy houseplants are essential. Studies show that houseplants can make a huge positive difference in air quality, including cleaning indoor air of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), toxic […]
St. John’s Wort: Antidepressant and Anxiety Herb
Hypericum perforatum, Hypericaceae family a.k.a.: Klamath weed, Goat’s weed, Qian Ceng Lou, Fuga Daenomun Most people think of Saint John’s wort as an antidepressant. It is, but this herb offers so much more. This durable plant helps soothe the nervous system, bolster the immune system, and battles bacteria and viruses to boot. Saint John’s Wort […]
Ginger: King of Stomachaches, Nausea, and Inflammation
Zingiber officinalis – Ginger family a.k.a.: Race Ginger, Black Ginger, Zingiber, Jamaican Ginger, Jake Root Ginger is a delicious addition to any kitchen spice cabinet. The gingerbread cookies we decorated during the holiday season were, according legend, based on a sprightly idea by Queen Elizabeth I of 15th century England. Her original ginger flat bread […]
Lavender: Herbal Stress Relief
Lavendula species or (L. angustifolia, L. vera, L. officinalis) – Mint family a.k.a.: common lavender, true lavender, English lavender Swooning pillows and smelling salts, freshly laundered sheets and soothing soaps, Coq au Vin and a pale purple dappled latte, sport’s cream and disinfectant…What do they all have in common? They’re all made with lavender. Lavender’s […]
Anxiety: Natural Treatment Options
More than 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. Even those of us who don’t have clinical anxiety struggle with days when worry, anxiety, and general concerns wear us down.