Formulations

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

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

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

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

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

It's my humble belief that in our modern world, with all the stress and challenges we face daily, Chamomile's time...

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

Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) is a soothing herb for the heart. It combines these actions with its antispasmodic and nervine effects.

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

The fruiting body of reishi mushroom is an excellent immune system supporter known as an immunomodulator.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passionflower is more often used as a sedative, anti-spasmodic and anxiety reducer in Western formulas. The formula that passionflower plays...

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

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

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...

The patient welcomed the help readily and yet did not want to move any more. They spoke quietly together as...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive: How to use garlic to lower high blood pressure and reduce hypertension.