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The uses for herbs are so vast that even after centuries of use, we are still making new discoveries as to their number of uses, yet most people still think of herbs as no more than a caffeine-free alternative to black tea. Even those who have used herbs medicinally for a number of years tend to overlook the value of herbs in supporting the bodies nutritional needs. Herbs are extremely rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, and because they are plants, these nutrients are in a balanced …

While Frankincense is one of the most versatile essential oils in existence, no matter which you choose, there are differences between them. Each Frankincense is very similar in makeup because they encompass very similar properties, and are each made from the resin of a Boswellia tree species. Each species produces a slightly different iteration of frankincense essential oils. It's these subtle differences that make one Frankincense shine over the other in different areas, and it's the …

Historically, our knowledge of the use of Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) came from First Nations peoples. Based on collected ethnographic information, we know that Native American tribes utilized all species of Oregon grape (Moerman, 2009). The Blackfoot, Karuk, Okanagan-Colville, Samish, Sanpoil, Squaxin and Thompson tribes utilized the roots and branches for addressing a variety of ailments. According to Moerman (2009), the Blackfoot and Sanpoil used a decoction of the roots as a gastrointe …

Rooibos and Honeybush Tea are both closely related cousins, coming from different bushes indigenous to South Africa. Their properties are very similar in almost every way, but they differ in taste.  Rooibos makes a wonderfully bold, deep reddish-brown tea with an almost nutty flavor, and Honeybush is slightly sweeter with a hint of honey flavor. While these teas have been consumed for centuries in South Africa, they are finally gaining popularity in many other areas of the world, thank …

COVID-19 (New Coronavirus) was never seen in the human body before 2019, and while there are many of us with theories, few things have been tested, however; it is clear from clinical research and the traditional use over thousands of years that some herbal practices do aid the body's ability to overcome viral infections.  "In 2009, during the H5N1 flu pandemic, the discussion among herbalists about whether the herb Echinacea should be used for this flu or if it presented a problem of stimul …