Formulations

Rhodiola rosea has been in use for centuries, yet it’s a relative new-comer to modern herbal practice in the Western...

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Lobelia has been placed in formulas traditionally for respiratory disorders, peripheral vascular disorders, smoking cessation and as an antispasmodic.

Reality is, Wood Betony is not a real panacea. Wood Betony is a complex and powerful plant that offers us...

In the post-industrial world we live in, a reliable nervine like blue vervain is just what the herbalist ordered.

Sage is a trusted herb for reducing hot flashes. Western herbalists add sage to menopausal formulas as part of a...

Cinnamon is used as a common cooking spice yet it is surprising to many people that it is a potent...

When you're looking for a good Flu Remedy, Chamomile doesn't usually come up, but it should. Chamomile is one of those...

Formulas can vary in ratios depending on the herbalist and the intent of the blend. TCM practitioners use licorice in...

Tulsi’s core energy is about creating balance and making space for balance. In general, longer use of Tulsi and Tulsi...

We live in interesting times. The current climate circulating around the viral pandemic, COVID-19, can naturally stimulate a basic survival...

Formulating for a Romantic Evening is a lot like formulating for just about anything else. If you take the time...

The schisandra berry is a delightful, and delicious, addition to an herbalist's toolkit. Before I describe in detail all the...

When you realize that formulation is actually part-science, part-mathematics, and part-art the whole process becomes far more experimental and playful....

As a single-herb therapy, chrysanthemums are used both internally and externally.  For internal use, make a tea with the flowers,...

One of the most commonly used ingredients in Chinese herbal formulas is the fungus known as Poria cocos in Latin,...

Gotu Kola is one of those herbs that has made its way to Western Herbalism because it is regarded as...

What are Raw Foods and can they really offer the deep healing I've read about? We'll talk about how an...

Dong quai has been extensively studied as it reduces uterine contractions, inflammation, and pain. For those that struggle with painful...

One spring, I caught a cold. Spring colds are the worst. Just as the weather is turning toward glorious sunshine...

As with most alteratives, burdock is easy to add to vast array of herbal formulas since improving digestive and lymphatic...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is an herb that is often underused in Western herbalism. Like many...

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is famous for its cough reducing abilities. It works well to reduce different types of coughs in...

As a flower essence, yarrow's affinity is for Empathic or Highly Sensitive individuals. We're a lot who are naturally more...