All About Herbs

Clear cup with tea being poured into it surrounded by small bowls of raw herbs.

Herbal Preparations: Decoctions, Teas and Tonics

Historically tinctures were made with fresh herbs just picked at the highest point of potency and extracts were made of dried herbs. One could not tell how long ago the...

Herbal Preparations: Decoctions, Teas and Tonics

Historically tinctures were made with fresh herbs just picked at the highest point of potency and extracts were made of dried herbs. One could not tell how long ago the...

The Ayurvedic System of Medicine

The Ayurvedic System of Medicine

There are several traditional systems of medicine developed in different parts of the world, but none are as old as the Ayurvedic system.

The Ayurvedic System of Medicine

There are several traditional systems of medicine developed in different parts of the world, but none are as old as the Ayurvedic system.

Adaptogens: What Are They And Which Should I Take?

Adaptogens: What Are They And Which Should I Take?

The word adaptogen has to be the most misunderstood word in all of herbalism. I am going to try to clarify things and hopefully you can clarify the subject to...

Adaptogens: What Are They And Which Should I Take?

The word adaptogen has to be the most misunderstood word in all of herbalism. I am going to try to clarify things and hopefully you can clarify the subject to...

Close up of cut turmeric roots

The Benefits of Turmeric

It is used in Ayurvedic, Unani and other Asian medical systems, for its healing properties as far back as 4,000 years. Unani is a more recent system of Persian/Arabic origin.

The Benefits of Turmeric

It is used in Ayurvedic, Unani and other Asian medical systems, for its healing properties as far back as 4,000 years. Unani is a more recent system of Persian/Arabic origin.

Stack of cinnamon stick with a wooden scoop full of ground cinnamon

Ceylon Cinnamon - A History and Benefits

Ceylon was the former name of Sri Lanka before 1972. Sri Lanka is the source of the world's true cinnamon. Its turbulent history of takeovers over the centuries reflects this.

Ceylon Cinnamon - A History and Benefits

Ceylon was the former name of Sri Lanka before 1972. Sri Lanka is the source of the world's true cinnamon. Its turbulent history of takeovers over the centuries reflects this.

a Korean ginseng root with leaves

The Powerful Benefits of Ginseng

For many years, Ginseng has been surrounded by myths and confusion. Is it just for men? Which type is the "real" one? This article reveals the true power of Panax...

The Powerful Benefits of Ginseng

For many years, Ginseng has been surrounded by myths and confusion. Is it just for men? Which type is the "real" one? This article reveals the true power of Panax...