Formulations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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