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  • Medicinal Herb Interactions: What You Need to Know

    Did you know that nearly 25% of American adults take both prescription medications and herbal supplements? This growing trend raises important questions about the safety and efficacy of combining these two modalities. While many people believe that herbs are inherently safe due to their natural origins, the reality is more nuanced. Understanding medicinal herb interactions…

  • Herb-Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

    A national survey of American adults found that about one in six people taking a medication from their doctor were also taking an herb or other supplement, which is why herb-drug interactions matter.1 I suspect the number is higher now. I also suspect many of those people never mentioned the herbs to their doctor, because…

  • Best Herbal Tea Blends for Common Health Concerns

    Herbal teas have been cherished for centuries for their soothing and healing properties. Whether you’re looking to calm your nerves, boost your immune system, or improve digestion, there’s a herbal tea blend for you! Did you know that chamomile tea can improve sleep quality in older adults by up to 33%? Let’s explore the best…

  • Herbal Tea Blends: Seven and How to Balance Them

    Seven herbal tea blends for sleep, digestion, colds, winter, spring, summer heat and aching joints — each balanced the old apothecary way, with a principal herb, helpers and a corrective, and matched to the four temperaments.

  • Herbal Remedies for Anxiety: Natural Ways to Find Calm

    Feeling anxious? You’re not alone! Herbal remedies for anxiety have been used for centuries to promote relaxation and alleviate anxiety. Imagine sipping a calming chamomile tea or inhaling the soothing scent of lavender. Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide, but there’s good news: nature offers some incredible solutions. In this article, we’ll explore the best…

  • Calming Herbs for Anxiety: A Galenic Guide

    Calming herbs read through Galenic eyes: melancholic versus choleric anxiety, the old heart-cheering cordials, what the research shows for chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, passionflower and ashwagandha, two calming blends, and when to seek help.

  • Echinacea vs. Elderberry: Comparing Nature’s Immune Supporters

    Echinacea vs. Elderberry: two popular contenders for immune support in the herbal world when you’re feeling under the weather. Did you know that adults catch an average of 2-3 colds per year? When it comes to supporting our immune system, nature offers some powerful allies. But which one packs the bigger punch for immune support?…