Blog 184 Adaptogens

American Ginseng Personal Story “Adaptogens” was a somewhat new term to me years ago when I began my study of the Naturally Healthy Herbalist Training course. I now take an adaptation every day to help my body deal with the stresses that come with my day-to-day life....
Blog 178 Yarrow

Blog 178 Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a flowering herb that grows in North America, Asia, and Europe. It is one of the oldest plants that are made into herbal preparations. Yarrow can be used internally and externally to support the body’s healing processes....
Blog 172 Spearmint

Blog 172 Spearmint

Blast from the past! Do you remember this one?  “Carry the big fresh flavor, wherever you go, whatever you do.” This is a little jingle was for Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum. I remember, as a child, opening a package of spearmint gum, smelling the gum’s aromatic scent,...
Blog 166 St John’s Wort

Blog 166 St John’s Wort

St. John’s wort, Hypericum perforatum, is a perennial member of the Hypericacae Family. St. John’s Wort (SJW) is an herb that has had many scientific studies done on it which give validation for its use. St. John’s Wort can be used internally or externally, especially...
Blog 135 Goldenseal

Blog 135 Goldenseal

Goldenseal is an herb that has been used traditionally to help many illnesses. It  works against mucous conditions, so it is indicated whenever there is excess drippage anywhere: nose, throat, gut, genital secretions… You get the picture! Let’s look at the...