Inulin from Dandelion – How it Works
Inulin is a starchy, soluble dietary fiber found in many fruits and vegetables. It is a chain of carbohydrates (called an oligosaccharide) made by over 36,000 plants in order to store complex sugar and help them deal with adverse weather conditions. In times of drought or cold, these plants can tap into their reserves from […]
97.Herb Lab – Yaakov Levine – Heeding the Call to Health
Inspired by our former conversation with Yaakov Levine, Nutritional Health Coach at Natural Grocers, the Practical Herbalist team discusses our own attempts at turning the desert of urban backyards into small farmsteads. For Chick Chat, we are joined by a special guest – Sweet Annie the baby gosling in the 2nd part of our show.
Dandelion Energetics: Cool and Dry Detox Queen
Herbal Nerd Society Content: Dandelion is among the staples of modern herbalists, just as it was a staple among the Traditional Western Herbalists of a few centuries ago. The deeply-toothed, smooth-leafed species we know today as Taraxacum officinale, or just plain ol’ dandelion to most of us, is one of several species that have been used worldwide to cool and move stagnant or damp fiery energies.
Benefits of Dandelion: Resource Guide
This month’s herb is Dandelion, one of our favorites. It is versatile, abundant, powerful, and good for what ails us. Thi article features our herb of the month video and a curated list of articles, Herbal Nerd Society content, podcasts, and recipes. We hope you enjoy.
96.Yaakov Levine – Heeding the Call to Health
Listen to the newest Episodes of Real Herbalism Radio here: Our Website | iHeartradio | Spotify | Alexa Flash | Pippa | Itunes | Stitcher Whether you are on Iphone, Android, or your laptop we have you covered. Plants call to us in many ways. For Some, it’s a continuation of family tradition or practice, for others, it’s a rebellion. Sometimes it’s a little insistence from the […]
5 Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the fascia tissue. This tissue is vital in supporting the arches of each foot, thus helping it to absorb shock and pressure from walking and to bear the body’s weight when standing. The tissue connects the toes to the heel’s metatarsal bones. When this tissue suffers a number of […]
95.Herb Lab with Our Big, Fat Mint Family
The Real Herbalism Radio team celebrates the joys of the mint family as it grows in our gardens, our kitchens, and our medicine cabinets.
Hepatitis Bowed to Dandelion: A Clinical Memoir
Note: The Clinic Memoirs are based on real experiences from Occupy Medical clinic, a free, integrated health clinic that serves patients primarily, but not exclusively, in Lane County, Oregon since 2011. The names of the patients and a few personal details are changed to protect patient identity. A woman arrived at our clinic distraught and […]
Herbal Activism at Home: Power to the Dandelion!
As a kid, I’d played dandelion games with my friends, like blowing her seeds to see how many boyfriends we’d have and rubbing her flowers on the inside of our wrists to see how sweet we were. In my teens and twenties, I admired her pretty flowers when I found them, keeping my appreciation of […]
Dandelion Under Pressure: Oxymel Herbal Remedy for Allergies and Respiratory Recovery
Oxymels are classic herbal remedies for drying the respiratory system. I use this one in the spring and early summer, when hay fever challenges my system. It’s also a wonderful remedy for recovering from bronchitis, pneumonia, or flus and colds that leave you with excess mucus, a damp and productive cough, or a lot of […]
94.Our Big, Fat Mint Family
Plant families are just like our human families. Today, we’re getting to know the mint family (Lamiaceae) and how its many, varied members can play a vital role in our own family health.
20 Best Home Remedy Uses for Lemon Balm: Learn About Lemon Balm
That minty weed threatening to take over your garden may well be Lemon Balm, aka Melissa. The good news is, Lemon Balm is a tasty forage food modern herbalists adore for more than it’s flavor. Lemon Balm’s lemony fresh flavor belies it’s power to help us fight off viruses, including shingles and chicken pox.