Reishi Energetics, Use: Ling Zhi as Restorative, Tonic, Dissolving
Reishi mushroom refers to a grouping of Ganoderma species. Ling Zhi, the one most commonly used in TCM practice and most studied, is G. lucidum. Other Ganodermas are found world-wide and generally share the same energetics and uses. These include G. tsugae, G. japonicum or G. sinense, G. applanatum, G. oregonense, and G. capense. Many […]
Reishi Energetics: TCM, Ayurveda, Traditional Western Herbalism and Formulation
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Reishi mushroom refers to a grouping of Ganoderma species. Ling Zhi, the one most commonly used in TCM practice and most studied, is G. lucidum. Other Ganodermas are found world-wide and generally share the same energetics and uses. These include G. tsugae, G. japonicum or G. sinense, G. applanatum, G. […]
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.
157.Herb Lab – Moodtopia Author Sara-Chana Silverstein
After their interview with Sara-Chana Silverstein, Master Herbalist, Lactation Consultant and author of Moodtopia, Sue and Candace share their own herbal and behavioral favorites for taking control of moods.
Triterpenoids in Reishi – How It Works
Reishi has a wide variety of constituents but the over 150 different triterpenoids primarily found in the mushroom’s fruiting body is of the most interest currently.
156.Interview with Moodtopia Author Sara-Chana Silverstein
Today, we’re talking with Sara-Chana Silverstein, Master Herbalist, Classical Homeopath, mother of 7, Lactation Consultant and author of Moodtopia about blending allopathic and natural medicines.
Reishi: Intro to Ganoderma lucidum and G. tsugae
Kings, Gods, and Immortaility in the Fungal World…what connects them? A little, woody tree-dwelling fungi commonly known as Reishi. Reishi, or Ling Zhi, has long been considered a Mushroom of Immortality by Traditional Chinese Medicine practiioners because of it’s ability to nourish and tone the Three Treasures, Jing, Qi or Chi, and Shen. Translated into […]
155.Herb Lab – Ripples from Community Action
Plaedo’s community contact has had wide reaching changes which inspired Sue and Candace to dig into other ripples from “stones cast into the stream”.
Reishi Mushroom – Western Clinical Formulas
The fruiting body of reishi mushroom is an excellent immune system supporter known as an immunomodulator.
154.Plaedo – How Community Gardens Help People Grow
Today, we’re talking to Plaedo, co-founder of Eugene Avant Gardeners, poet, musician, activist, and peace officer for the Downtown You Initiative about crating community in the garden and beyond.
Burdock Energetics, Using Articum Lappa or A. Minor effectively
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article Burdock, also known as Articum lappa or A. minor, has trotted across the globe on the backs and packs and clothes and companions of humans for centuries. Although it’s a relative new-comer to Traditional Western Herbal Medicine, having been first documented as a minor herb in the late 1700s, it’s […]
Moodtopia by Sara-Chana Silverstein
With the tools in Moodtopia and Sara-Chana’s caring and expert support, that extra TLC becomes a reality with gentle ease.