Herbs and Herbal Wisdom

Small bowl of fennel seeds next to 3 sticks of licorice roots

Anise, Fennel, Star Anise and Licorice: Similar...

Almost anyone you talk to has a confusion between one or more of these licorice tasting herbs. Even in supermarkets they sometimes don't have it straight.

Anise, Fennel, Star Anise and Licorice: Similar...

Almost anyone you talk to has a confusion between one or more of these licorice tasting herbs. Even in supermarkets they sometimes don't have it straight.

Flowers of St Johns wort near a small bottle with dropper full of st johns wort oil

Types of Herbal Extracts

A tincture is an herbal extract using alcohol. Historically fresh herbs picked at their peak of potency were used to make tinctures. To make a tincture, the herbs were soaked...

Types of Herbal Extracts

A tincture is an herbal extract using alcohol. Historically fresh herbs picked at their peak of potency were used to make tinctures. To make a tincture, the herbs were soaked...

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...

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...

wooden bowl full of turmeric powder with cut turmeric root in front of the bowl

An Interesting History of Turmeric

Discover the fascinating journey of the word "Turmeric" and uncover its true origins along ancient trade routes. A culinary, taxonomic, and healing chaos!

An Interesting History of Turmeric

Discover the fascinating journey of the word "Turmeric" and uncover its true origins along ancient trade routes. A culinary, taxonomic, and healing chaos!