Formulations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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