21st Aug 2019
Ginger is quickly growing popularity as it becomes known for more than just it’s benefits on the digestive system. Ginger is also great for boosting the immune system, increasing circulation, and so m…
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14th Aug 2019
What is Facial Gua Sha?Gua sha is a traditional healing technique of East Asian medicine. Sometimes called ‘coining, spooning or scraping. For our purposes today, we will be talking about a gent…
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5th Aug 2019
Although clary sage essential oil has been long considered a leading "woman's oil", clary sage has benefits that go well beyond those for women. We love clary sage for the anti-inflammatory…
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22nd Jul 2019
Orange Essential Oil, most commonly referred to as Sweet Orange Essential Oil, is derived from the fruits of the Citrus sinensis botanical, and should not be confused with Bitter Orange Essential Oil…
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10th Jul 2019
Basil (ocimum basilicum) is often referred to as "Sweet Basil". The compounds in steamed distilled Basil essential oil are much greater than what is found in dried or even fresh leaves. &nb…
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1st Jul 2019
Misty Monthly is The Herbal Toad's feature where we bring you essential oil diffuser recipes. This month we are doing it even better by giving you our diffuser recipes on a printable index card.…
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28th Jun 2019
Quitting smoking is hard. The nicotine in cigarettes stimulates the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and digestive system. When the nicotine leaves the system, the craving start, ma…
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21st May 2019
Kava is one of my very favorite of herbs for a number of things including sleep, pain, anxiety, and even liquid courage (no kidding). Kava comes from the Pacific Islands, where people have…
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17th Apr 2019
What is hay fever?Hay fever is a term that refers to cold-like symptoms that result from airborne allergies such as pollen. Although hay fever is not a virus, the symptoms are similar. For…
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10th Apr 2019
One of the most joyous moments of spring is the celebration of Easter! This month we bring to you diffuser recipes that are built around that special holiday. We hope you make these recipes a pa…
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18th Mar 2019
Up The Honey Intake Did you know that consuming wild, raw, local honey may offer a gradual desensitization to your seasonal allergies? Bees pick up the pollen from their environment, the same e…
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10th Mar 2019
For those of us in the south, spring has sprung! For everyone else we hope that this blend blesses you with the promise of things to come.6 drops Citrus Pop2 drops geraniumNOTE: Citrus Pop i…
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