Edible Flowers, Medicinal Flowers: Home Remedies from the Garden
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Chemistry
Cranberry for Phytochemical Protection: How it works
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait) is one of the most cultivated fruits in the western upper regions of North America. Today bogs and terms like “superfruit” are associated with cranberry. But only within the past few decades has the phytochemical composition of cranberry been widely recognized and studied. Now it is known among the scientific community as a viable antioxidant and a treatment for urinary tract infections.
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Energetics
Rhodiola rosea Energetics: TCM, Ayurveda, Western Herbalism
Stout, sunny, and strong, Rhodiola rosea or Roseroot is a steadfast friend through cold, dark...
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Formulation
Schizandra Berry formulas based on Traditional Chinese Medicine
The schisandra berry is a delightful, and delicious, addition to an herbalist's toolkit. Before I describe in detail all the abilities and applications of this herb, I want to share my personal experience of schisandra.
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Herbal Nerd Society, Meet the Herbalist
Kvass for Beginners: Easy Probiotics for Digestion and Immunity
Full of lactic acid, anti-oxidants, and digestive fire, kvass is an old tonic fermented either from rye bread or beetroot. It’s a household mainstay in Eastern Europe, and is sold commercially in multiple countries. Recipes are simple enough to make at home.
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Let's Talk Series
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).