It is common to experience some nausea and vomiting in the morning, during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Although it is called morning sickness, a pregnant woman can experience nausea any time of the day. Have you ever tried ginger? Ginger is important herb in both Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. It is used in herbal medicine […]
Our digestive system is arguably the most important organ responsible for many key functions in the body. From producing inflammation/allergy responses to processing key neurotransmitters like serotonin, the digestive process, when unbalanced, can cause a myriad of health issues. Luckily, there are a number of herbs that can both keep your digestive system functioning smoothly […]
The Toronto Star recently featured an article about making your own tea blends. We were so humbled that they mentioned our store! So why should you even think about making your own tea blends? Here are a few reasons. #1 — You have a specific action you are trying to accomplish with the herbs. Many […]
Ever wonder why herbs like Sage, Rosemary, Clove, Thyme, and Oregano are known as ‘culinary spices’? It’s not because they’re divinely tasty. In fact, it’s likely the arrow goes the other way: we find them tasty because, over time (thyme), we sagely discovered that these herbs are potent anti-microbials. Imagine you’ve just killed and cleaned […]
The process below can be used for preparing any formula. It can provide good justification as to why it makes sense to have some guidance, through a herbalist or health practitioner, when making a botanical tincture. A health practitioner or herbalist will be really helpful with herb selection and dosing, which are of extreme importance […]
Synergy means the cooperation of two parts to cause an outcome greater than the sum of their separate effects. In botanical medicine, this means combining 2 or more herbs to get a stronger tincture. Synergy is hard to reconcile with evidence-based medicine. Some practitioners use herbs at doses lower than recommended based on therapeutic range. […]
Equisetum, also known as horsetail, is a fantastically diverse herb. Here are some useful tidbits you may not have known. It is good for hair, skin, and nails Horsetail is one of the best sources of silica, which helps the body produce collagen, a building block of your hair, skin and nails. Studies have shown it […]
Upper respiratory tract infections are extremely common. Getting sick a couple of times per year is not unusual and as long as you’re clearing things up and feeling better, that’s the sign of a healthy immune system. However, if you’re getting over 6 colds or flus a year, it might mean that you are more […]
Green tea is a beverage made from the Camelia sinensis plant, a shrub native to Southern China that has been used through time for its many attributed benefits. It is of major cultural importance in Asia where it is known as China’s National Drink. Both India and China have incorporated green tea in their complementary medicine […]
Thanks for our friends at the Herb Society of America for sharing some fantastic information on Calendula. Calendula is one of the most versatile of the healing herbs. It is traditionally made into a mineral rich herbalists’ infusion of the dried petals and water which is then drunk to help soothe the stomach spasms caused […]
