If you’ve spent time in the herb world, you’ve likely come across the name Steven Foster, one of the greatest luminaries of and advocates for herbs in our...
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The study demonstrates that curcumin stimulates production of proteolytic enzymes involved in the metabolism of the uremic toxins indoxyl sulphate (IS) and p-cresyl...
You may have seen sage at your grocery store next to essential oils and incense. Many of us use it to create a soothing home environment, cleansing our space from...
Mullein flowers have many traditional uses and modern benefits. Here’s an herbalist’s guide for using them safely and effectively. This article also includes directions...
Herbs and spices figure big in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) thanks to their natural healing properties, which make them a balm for everything from indigestion and...
Herbal tinctures are concentrated liquid extracts made with a food-grade alcohol. They are easy to make and have a much longer shelf life than dried herbs. Tinctures are...
Enough with the cliches. According to HerbalGram 2020 Herb Market Report​, Curcumin or turmeric (curcuma longa​) is the 4th​ best-selling supplement in US...
Hydrangeas are a popular garden staple with their big, beautiful blooms and eye-popping colors. But are they even cooler underneath the soil? For hundreds of years...
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a super useful plant. But no matter how potentially useful a plant is, its usefulness is only actualized when you learn to use it...
Garlic has been used all over the world for thousands of years. Records indicate that garlic was in use when the Giza pyramids were built, about 5,000 years ago. Richard...