Reishi Mushroom – Western Clinical Formulas
The fruiting body of reishi mushroom is an excellent immune system supporter known as an immunomodulator.
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The fruiting body of reishi mushroom is an excellent immune system supporter known as an immunomodulator.
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As with most alteratives, burdock is easy to add to vast array of herbal formulas since improving digestive and lymphatic function has a broad sweeping effect on the rest of the body. It’s flavor is pleasant and the gentle yet thorough support it gives the body adds to its popularity.
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Passionflower is more often used as a sedative, anti-spasmodic and anxiety reducer in Western formulas. The formula that passionflower plays a starring role in is for sleep.
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Lobelia has been placed in formulas traditionally for respiratory disorders, peripheral vascular disorders, smoking cessation and as an antispasmodic.
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Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is an herb that is often...
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Formulas can vary in ratios depending on the herbalist and the intent of the blend. TCM practitioners use licorice in many of their blends as it mixes well with and accentuates the actions of other herbs.
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The patient welcomed the help readily and yet did not want to move any more. They spoke quietly together as the LMT worked on the patient’s back with gentle motions. Within 10 minutes, Gale was able to move gingerly to the massage therapy table.
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One spring, I caught a cold. Spring colds are the worst. Just as the weather is turning toward...
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