Dong Quai Calms Painful Periods
Dong quai has been extensively studied as it reduces uterine contractions, inflammation, and pain. For those that struggle with painful periods due to menstrual cramps, this herb is true blessing.
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Category: First Aid
5 Herbs to Soothe Anxiety Before Medical Appointments
In high stress situations like medical procedures, that fight or flight response is a barrier to getting the healthcare you need. These five herbs are trusted sources of nerve-calming goodness.
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Sage for Hot Flashes Related to Menopause
Sage is a trusted herb for reducing hot flashes. Western herbalists add sage to menopausal formulas as part of a complete hormone balancing package.
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Anti-Microbial Properties of Galangin in Balm of Gilead
Galangin has proven its worth as a stout defense as a broad spectrum antibiotic.
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Yerba Santa for Asthma with Christina Sanchez a Let’s Talk Series
Herbalist and desert eco-system defender, Christina Sanchez, walks us through techniques that utilize a potent anti-asthmatic herb Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum).
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Spilanthes (Toothache Plant) for Pain Control
Topical application tincture of Spilanthes acmella (Toothache Plant) is the fastest acting dental application for inflamed gums. It’s pain numbing (analgesic) properties can be used on other areas of the body as well.
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Lowering LDL Cholesterol
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article – Herbalists know that apple cider vinegar deserves its place in the spotlight is its proven effect of reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
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Garlic for Lowering High Blood Pressure
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive: How to use garlic to lower high blood pressure and reduce hypertension.
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Let’s Talk Series: Amanda Dilday – Blue Vervain – Postpartum Depression
HERBAL NERD SOCIETY EXCLUSIVE: Herbalist and author of Flowers for a Girl, Amanda Dilday, gives the insider information on using Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) for helping control postpartum depression.
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Let’s Talk Series: History of Asthma with Howie Brounstein
Herbalist Howie Brounstein discusses the changing view of asthma over the last couple of centuries. He refers to the description of the disease by early teachers of from the Eclectic School from 1800s.
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