123.Herb Lab – Gardening Planning the Practical Herbalist Way
Inspired by books by Kathi Keville and Peg Schafer as well as a Aaron and Susan Von Frank of Tyrant Farms, our team is already taking measurements for a new pond, marking seed catalogs and graphing out where new beds and structure plants will go.
122.Gardening Planning the Practical Herbalist Way
Seeds may lie dormant in the ground under the snow but the winter mind of a gardener starts buzzing like a bee hive. The Real Herbalism Radio team are perusing new seed catalogs and scratching plans on graph paper for spring.
Anthocyanins in Elderberry – How It Works
These pigments are not just responsible for granting elderberry their deep blue color. They make their mark in human health by decreasing inflammation and damage by free radicals. Combine this with antiviral effects and you have powerful medicine.
121.Herb Lab – The Mushrooming World of Mushrooms with Jeff Chilton
HERBAL NERD SOCIETY CONTENT: Sue and Candace talk about how they incorporate mushrooms in their own lives. They also received a gift from the desert.
120.The Mushrooming World of Mushrooms with Jeff Chilton
HERBAL NERD SOCIETY CONTENT: In Asia, mushrooms have long held an esteemed place among herbal practitioners. Here in the West, they’ve quietly waited for us to awaken to their medicine.
Elderberry Syrup – Vital Tool for Flu Prevention – A Clinical Memory
It was October. Three heads bent to their task at the donation table. Winter was coming, and we had heard rumors in the medical community of aggressive flu outbreaks up and down the coast. The comforting scent of elderberry syrup filled the air. We serve between 40 and 60 patients during our weekly four-hour clinic. […]
119.2017 in Review – Out with the Old, In with the New
So many changes happened in 2017, it is difficult to pick out the most influential topics. With 2018, the Year of the Dog, barking at our doorstep, Candace, Patrick and Sue take a minute to evaluate 2017, the Year of the Rooster.
Treat Stomach Ulcers Naturally
Stomach ulcers, also called Peptic Ulcers, are no joke to those who suffer from them. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria and long-term use of aspirin and painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium can cause them. The standard symptoms include burning stomach pain, bloating, intolerance to fatty food, heartburn and nausea. Pain will worsen at […]
Caffeine in Coffee for Migraines – How It Works
Caffeine is an alkaloid which can be damaged by roasting and processing. This is why heavily processed coffee like instant coffee crystals only has about 50 mg. The dose is important.
Sinus Drain Tincture Blend
This recipe was formulated for winter sinus congestion. I volunteer in a free clinic and have worked with many clients that spend the majority of the winter outdoors. They are susceptible to all kinds of infections but rhinitis is a diagnosis that our doctors are familiar with. This formula is for adults who have had […]
Coffee: Awakening the Mind
The first sip went down smoothly. The astringency of the coffee in addition to its warmth cleared my throat. The antioxidant-rich chlorogenic acids were up to the task of bringing down the inflammation that had just started to effect my sinuses. I added a little cream to break up the acidity on my stomach – pure bliss.
Kratom Pain-Free Salve
Kratom Pain-Free Salve Kratom is used for pain relief. During a podcast on Kratom, we had a little left over powder from our tea which I made into salve. This salve was the first time I have ever experimented with Kratom topically. It should be noted that Kratom is powerful medicine but it works rather […]