Alterative Herbs
What is an Alterative? In broad terms, alteratives seem to alter the body’s metabolic processes to improve tissues’ ability to deal
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Adaptogens
Adaptogens What are Adaptogens? Adaptogens are remarkable botanical treasures that help the body restore balance and adapt to stress. They
Natural Remedies for Allergy Relief
The sun is officially half way back into our Northern Hemisphere. While he slowly creeps his way closer to us
Dandelion Root
Taraxacum officinale Family: Asteraceae Parts used: Root, young leaves, (flowers) Constituents: Sesquiterpene lactones, triterpene steroids (sitosterin, stigmasterin, phytosterin), phenolic
Herbal Bitters
What is a Bitter? Bitters are herbs that have a predominantly “bitter” taste. These remedies have an increasingly apparent major role in