Taraxacum Officinale Farm to table doesn’t get any closer than this! This commonly known weed grows abundantly throughout many yards and is often viewed as an eyesore rather than for its radiant beauty and abundant health toting benefits....
Elecampane Inula helenium Common Names Scabwort, elf dock, velvet dock, wild sunflower, yellow starwort, horse heal Active Constituents Helenin, inulin, essential oil Therapeutic Actions Cholagogue, expectorant, emmenagogue, antispasmodic, aperitive, carminative, diaphoretic, rubefacient, stimulant, emetic, anthelmintic, alterative,...
This superfood is great for healing the body from the inside out! Baobab tastes like a sour mango and is consumed in powder form. It easily mixes with beverages, smoothies, juices, and various meal preparations. Baobab has numerous health...
Burdock Arctium lappa Common names Greater burdock, edible burdock, lappa, beggar’s buttons, happy major, and thorny burr Parts Used Root, rhizome, leaf, seed Active Constituents Lignans, mucilage, pectin, phenolic acids, polyacetylenes Therapeutic Actions Alterative, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, bitter, antimicrobial,...
Having a first aid kit on hand at all times can really help in a multitude of situations. There are many different herbs and remedies that are handy in the event of injury such as Arnica 30c, Urtica urens,...
Schisandra Schisandra chinensis Common names Wu Wei Zi (Five Flavored Berry), Magnolia berry, Magnolia-vine, schizandra, gomishi, Omija, Omija Cha Active Constituents schizandrin, deoxyschizandrin, gomisins, pregomisin, schisandrol, gamma-schisandrin, schisanhenol, neoschisandrin, chisantherin, Therapeutic Actions Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, adaptogen, cholagogue, antiestrogen, immunomodulating,...
Herbal syrups are a common method of preparation used in herbal medicine. Herbal medicine is a branch of alternative medicine that has been used for centuries all over the world. Different plants are used depending on the therapeutic actions...
Hi there! My name is Tanya, and I blog about what inspires me in my practice as a master herbalist and holistic nutritionist. Here you will find a combination of all things herbal and holistic! Nutrition & herbal education,...
Holistic nutrition is a whole food approach that considers the individual and all aspects of their life – mind, body, and spirit. It is a method of preventative health that helps the individual achieve optimal health and well-being while...
YARROW Achillea millefolium Common names Noble Yarrow, common yarrow, bloodwort Active Constituents tannin, choline, resin, asparagine, chamazulene, azulene, cineol, borneol, thujone, achillein, achillein acid Therapeutic Actions Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, anti-catarrhal, Diaphoretic, Styptic, Decongestant, Digestive Tonic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, mild sedative Medicinal...
