Hawthorn for the Heart OPCs – How It Works
Hawthorn (Crataegus species) has a bounty of active constituents to help heal the circulatory system. Among the list of antioxidants is an abundance of oligomeric procyanidins (OPCs). The scientific community has been enthused about this compound as it has anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and vasodilatory properties. To be more precise, OPCs are a group of related compounds […]
118.2nd Annual Book Lover’s Review
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is the time for rest and introspection. We herbalists sorely need a break from the activity of fall’s harvest and root digging. Instead, we are spending this season digging into a good book. Today, we’re talking about our favorite books for rest, introspection, and herbal inspiration.
117.Herb Lab – Beauty from the Desert with Christina Sanchez
The Practical Herbalist® team’s interview with Christina Sanchez – cosmetologist, herbalist, and founder of Every Leaf Speaks prompted them to create more skin care products. Although this topic is not a specialty for any of the crew, they stepped out of their comfort zone to explore the world of beauty care.
Pie Crust Recipe
by Sue’s Beloved Aunt Patty This is the tastiest and easiest pie crust recipe I have ever used. I got the recipe from my mom who credited it to her sister, Patty as its creator. I have been using this recipe for pies since 1982 and it has never failed me. Thanks Aunt Patty! It […]
116.Beauty from the Desert with Christina Sanchez
Beauty began with the plants. Although our current culture may not knowingly tap into the plant wisdom Cleopatra drew upon to create her legendary allure, the plants most certainly have not given up on us.
Hawthorn Calms Blood Pressure: A Clinical Memory
Grant came back every week to get his blood pressure checked. We made suggestions for further changes which included diet and exercise which would improve his health. As he saw his blood pressure numbers slowly lower, Grant started making his own suggestions. He was feeling better.
115.Herb Lab – Pumpkin Spice – Level Up a Seasonal Favorite
Pumpkin Spice may be delicious but it is also very healing. Each of the traditional spices in this blend can stand on its own as herbal medicine with a long history of healing around the globe. Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove and allspice warm and tonify in their unique way.
114.Pumpkin Spice – Level Up a Seasonal Favorite
Listen to the newest Episodes of Real Herbalism Radio here: Our Website | iHeartradio | Spotify | Alexa Flash | Pippa | Itunes | Stitcher Whether you are on Iphone, Android, or your laptop we have you covered. Pumpkin Spice may be delicious but it is also very healing. Each of the traditional spices in this blend can stand on its own as herbal medicine with a […]
Berberine in Oregon Grape – How It Works
Oregon grape (Mahonia aquafolium) is famous as a powerful antimicrobial herb. It is often featured in the same list with other unrelated herbs such as goldenthread (Coptis chinensis), barberry (Berberis vulgaris), Senegal prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloide) and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). How can so many herbs from so many parts of the world have a similar effect? […]
Elecampane Cough Syrup Recipe
Every one gets coughs and colds once and a while. It doesn’t have to last though. This homemade cough syrup takes care of a broad spectrum of types of coughs in short order. The primary herb, elecampane, is one of those rare plants that take care of both productive and unproductive coughs. The honey base […]
Oregon Grape for Toothaches: A Clinical Memoir
Note: The Clinic Memoirs are based on real experiences from Occupy Medical clinic, a free, integrated health clinic that serves patients primarily, but not exclusively, in Lane County, Oregon since 2011. The names of the patients and a few personal details are changed to protect patient identity. Although the clinic that I volunteer with focuses […]
Pumpkin Spice Blend Recipe
Pumpkin Spice has risen so rapidly in popularity over the last few years that it dominates everything from coffee drinks to social media hashtags. Once the public realized the flexibility of this blend, it started showing up everywhere. Most blends consist of cinnamon with a touch of ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Distinguishing any flavor but […]