Native to the Amazon rainforest, Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) gets its name from the inch-long hooked thorns that allow this tropical climbing plant to anchor itself to trees and wind its way up 100 feet or more into the forest canopy. THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY POWER OF CAT’S CLAW As they have for centuries,…
Take a Trip to Southern France with this Foolproof Herbs de Provence Blend
Aromatic herbs synergistically combine to produce a heavenly tasting, versatile herbal blend originating in Southern France. The flavor of an Herbs de Provence blend is equally delicate and robust. It is a highly aromatic blend of herbs in which the subtle floral, sweet, and herbaceous notes are all detectable. This is my favorite herb blend, so…
Zap Indigestion with Ginger
Is your belly cranky? Zap indigestion with Ginger (Zingiber officinale). An Asian spice well-known for its sweet and zesty zing, ginger has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation and support metabolism and digestion. IMPROVE INDIGESTION WITH GINGER As a digestive aid, this knobby, horn shaped root has been used in traditional herbal medicine to…
Get to Know Herbs & Spices: Nutrient-Rich Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
Red Clover has a history of medicinal use that crosses continental divides. It is a native plant of the Mediterranean region, central Europe, the Far East, Siberia, and the Himalayas. It was eventually brought to England and America where its use grew from folk remedy to herbal medicine. Medicinal Uses Red Clover has been…
Is Skin Brushing For You?
As more people become aware of the importance of detoxification, products and procedures are also rising in numbers–and price! Dry skin brushing is quick and easy (and inexpensive) way to detoxify daily, and the benefits will be noticed immediately. Why Skin Brushing? The skin is the body’s largest organ, weighing about six pounds and covering…
Kid-Safe Herbals For Health
Herbs not only enhance the flavor of foods, they provide a gentle, powerful, and natural approach to wellness. There are many kid-safe herbs that can be used as a tonic to support overall health, to support immune function, and to soothe common complaints such as a tummy ache or sore throat. Herbal remedies for children…
Nature’s Potent Healer: Neem (Azadirachta Indicas)
The neem tree is a tropical evergreen native to India and Asia. For thousands of years, neem has been used in Ayurvedic medicine. Owing to its wide range of medicinal properties, it has attracted worldwide attention from allopathic, homeopathic, and integrative physicians and health researchers. More than 140 compounds have been isolated from different parts…
Powerful Herbal Tea to Nourish & Support Detoxing
Sipping detox tea may help nourish your liver and support the body’s natural process for eliminating toxins from the body. Herbs that strengthen, tone, and stimulate the secretive functions of the liver are known in the Western herbal medicine tradition as hepatics. Although research is limited, many hepatics (aka ‘detox teas’) have been found to…
Get To Know Herbs & Spices: Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
The dainty yellow flowers of Greater Celandine (aka “swallow”) bloom when swallows return from winter nesting and die when the birds head south again. Medicinal Uses A member of the Poppy family, the medicinal use of the plant dates back to ancient Greece. It has been widely used in European herbal medicine through modern time…
Get to Know Herbs & Spices: Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Milk Thistle is a medicinal plant that has been used for over 2,000 years to treat digestive, liver and gallbladder conditions. Research has shown Milk Thistle has a protective effect on the liver. The active ingredient in Milk Thistle is silymarin, which can be extracted from the seeds of the plant. Conditions Supported Research…
