Stress relief with adaptogens is a current goal in herbalism.
Yet it has been practiced by herbalists in Asia for thousands of years! [Read more…]
Herbology East and West's Lotus, Lady and Verse
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Filed Under: Adaptogens, Herbs for Stress-related Illnesses, Tonics and Adaptogens
Yet it has been practiced by herbalists in Asia for thousands of years! [Read more…]
Filed Under: Adaptogens, Healing from Plants, Herbs for Stress-related Illnesses, Recent Reviews
“Your brain on plants”—a controversial idea, yet fascinating, I think. The phrase your-brain-on-plants made me wonder–what is the connection [Read more…]
Filed Under: Healing from Plants, Medicinal Plants, Recent Reviews, Western Herbalism
Samhain, an ancient Celtic yearly tradition, coincides with three of our fall observances— [Read more…]
Filed Under: Ayurvedic Medicine, Body Ecology
On a hot summer’s morning, drink beet and apple juice for a cool, calming and satisfying breakfast.
Beet and apple juice make a filling [Read more…]
Filed Under: Ayurvedic Medicine, Body Ecology
When it’s too hot, cool drinks with greens plus fruits will have you feeling cooler. Bitter greens are added to sweet fruits, [Read more…]