As a single-herb therapy, chrysanthemums are used both internally and externally. For internal use, make a tea with the flowers, letting them steep 3-4 minutes in boiling water, then drain out the large pieces and drink only the liquid. Chrysanthemum tea is useful for…
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Aster’s place in the herbal garden has been a practical and joyful one, even though most of us have long ago forgotten that Aster carries an important medicine into our midst. This peppy, bright little flower is one of the garden’s best-kept secrets, …
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Many gardeners who live in climates with long, warm, humid summers and cold winters choose to plant C. sinensis in pots. Camellia sinensis can be quite content living in a pot, so long as its neither too large nor too small and you keep the soil well-watered and well-drained. You can have a mini-tea plantation on your back patio…
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Our relationship reaches back long before we humans began writing. Tea has touched the shores of every continent in the world, and managed to stir-up trouble on more than a couple of them. We could spend gallons of ink and not cover Tea’s whole story. Instead, we’ll cover Tea History briefly and dive into the Magic of Tea.
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In China, Tea made from Camellia sinensis is called Cha, and it’s both a medicine and a daily pleasure for most. Cha, no matter which type you take, is considered a generally cool or cold medicine with a generally bitter taste. This, however, is altered by how the leaf is processed.
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While research has focused primarily on Green Tea, more recent studies are beginning to corroborate what ancient Chinese Herbalists have known for years. Teas of all types share many if not all the same health benefits.
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Tea spread across the world long ago in part because it’s delicious and in part because it’s got a whole lot of healthful properties. Herbalists in the past decade or so have quoted many studies done on Green Tea, linking this particular tea with anti-inflammatory properties. All varieties of Tea have antioxidant properties, each varying in chemical structure and offering differing potential benefits.
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Adaptogens are a class of herbs that help us adapt to stress. Not all Herbalists agree on what makes an adaptogen. Some of us consider herbs that help any system of the body establish and maintain balance to be adaptogen in nature.
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Rhodiola rosea has been in use for centuries, yet it’s a relative new-comer to modern herbal practice in the Western world. Although it’s new to many of us, Rhodiola’s entrance into modern practice could not be more well-timed.
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Stout, sunny, and strong, Rhodiola rosea or Roseroot is a steadfast friend through cold, dark...
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Rhodiola has been used to help the body to adapt to a variety of stressors. It helps boost circulation to the brain, offering the brain tissues increased oxygen that helps improve the action of neurotransmitters and boost brain function.
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Gotu Kola is one of those herbs that has made its way to Western Herbalism because it is regarded...
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What do wound healing, neuropathy, improved circulation, and long-life have in common? They’re all...
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Have you ever wondered where the age-old adage, “elephants never forget” came from? Not only do...
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Gotu Kola is one of India’s tasty and powerful herbs we here in the West have repeatedly...
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