Cultural Differences in Medicine Making
Overview Herbal medicine is and has always been, the peoples’ medicine. Just as there’s significant variation in the people and cultures that fill our world, there’s a myriad of medicine-making techniques that
The Herbal Detox Myth
Detoxification "Detoxification" is a term that gets used a lot in alternative medicine. Perhaps it's become a bit of a fad to cleanse or detox, trying to purge the body of
The Importance of Moistening Plants
From a constitutional perspective, it appears that most herbal medicines have a drying effect upon the tissues. Whether it’s from increasing urination, exocrine gland secretions, sweating…. there are many ways
Terrain vs. Germ Theory
Living amidst a global pandemic has led to some interesting (and sometimes very heated) questions and discussions amongst people in the alternative medicine community. But one that I haven't heard
Addicted to Bitters
In our modern world where it seems like almost everyone has a digestive symptom of some sort, and bitters or bitter tasting herbs, are becoming significantly more popular. Bitters are
Willow Bark vs. Aspirin
It's common these days for folks to think about Willow as an alternative to aspirin. Many people know that Willow bark also contains salicylic acid, which is the main compound
Interview with Kami McBride
I think one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves as herbalists and healers is “why do we get sick?” This is the big question pondered by healers, physicians,
Herbal Support for ADD and ADHD
How can herbalists use plant medicine to support children who have, in conventional medicine, been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD? Unfortunately, there can be some detrimental effects, not only from the
Eating for Your Constitution
As Ayurveda has become popular, interest in eating according to your constitutional type has grown. Over the last few years we've seen this dynamic of eating and tailoring your diet