Phytochemistry

Mucilage is slime. The mucilage in mullein works in a variety of ways. It coats and soothes dry, chronic coughs.

Oregon grape (Mahonia aquafolium) is famous as a powerful antimicrobial herb. It is often featured in the same list with...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article - Herbalists know that apple cider vinegar deserves its place in the spotlight is its...

Nettle is commonly harvested for its leaves in the spring but advanced herbalists know it as a harvestable herb well...

Galangin has proven its worth as a stout defense as a broad spectrum antibiotic.

Geranial is one of the primary chemical components of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). It is one of the many volatile...

Yarrow is full of delightful smelling volatile oils including the beautiful blue azulene. This is a treasure that has been...

Once relegated to Asian cuisine aisle in the marketplace, burdock is regaining interest in the West for it's capacity to...

Herbalists rely on the leonurine in motherwort to help people with rapid heart beat, nerve pain, anxiety and depression.

Crush a fresh blossom of Saint John's wort. You will see a ruddy, almost bruise colored liquid stain your fingers....

Pickles are foods, like cucumbers or red onions, that have been submerged in an acid solution, usually vinegar in Western...

Bugs aren't the only creatures that notice linalool. This monterpene is a broad spectrum antimicrobial. Both Gram positive and Gram...

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait) is one of the most cultivated fruits in the western upper regions of North America. Today...

Spilanthes has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic properties thanks, in part, to the compound spilanthol.

Tea tree essential oil is a potent topical antiseptic which is known as a anti-fungal, antiviral and antibacterial aid. The...

Skin infections are very responsive to the antimicrobial compounds in poplar buds. Balm of Gilead's success lies in its clustered...

Many plants make tannins. For all practical purposes, a tannin is an astringent, polyphenolic molecule that binds to organic compounds...

Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Spearmint leaf (Mentha spicata) is an underutilized herb in the natural medicine field. It is...

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) sits on pharmacy shelves along with with other OTC (over the counter) topical liquids. It is...

Herbalists often rely on the acetic acid in vinegar to improve their formulas by making the compounds more digestible.

Ginger is an amazing healer. It is used around the world to treat indigestion, motion sickness and arthritis pain. One...

Inulin is a starchy, soluble dietary fiber found in many fruits and vegetables. It is a chain of carbohydrates (called...

What do wound healing, neuropathy, improved circulation, and long-life have in common? They’re all potential effects of Gotu Kola’s Triterpenoid...

Most of the plants that produce higher levels of Cineole are connected with respiratory health and reducing inflammation. Rosemary and...