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While the most common type of elderberry is Sambucus nigra, or black elderberry, there are several varieties of the Sambucus tree. The tree has clusters of white elderflowers and bunches of berries. The berries are most often used in herbal remedies, but the flowers are used too. Elderberry is one of the most common medicinal plants in the world and has been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat a variety of ailments, most popularly cold and flu. Elderberry does som much more than just im …

Balance Cholesterol Tincture includes our favorite herbs for cholesterol and that are known to be beneficial to healthier cholesterol levels. In combination, the formula works by decreasing LDL, reducing platelet accumulation, strengthening the heart, protecting the arteries, decreasing inflammation, maintaining HDL, and more.Elecampane (Iinula helenium) is used internally for stimulating the process of dissolving fat. It is used for decreasing the level of LDL "bad" cholesterol and for purifyin …

One of my biggest honors in life as an herbalist has been to see numbers of women achieve their goals in motherhood. From fertility issues to adoptive mothers who choose to breastfeed, I see this as a client led position, and it has been an absolutely beautiful experience. I encourage you to be a part of this movement my claiming your God given right as a woman to access herbs for the wellbeing of your family, and that is equal part I knowing which herbs to use for any particular situation, and …

On its own, lavender has a distinctive taste that's floral with hints of mint and rosemary (two plants to which it's related) and it makes the perfect flavoring for this shortbread lavender cookies recipe.Two Variations: Easy and RolledI like these lavender cookies rolled and cut, but for those of you who absolutely hate to roll out and cut cookies, you can skip this step with the optional instructions offered at the end of the recipe.Lavender Cookies RecipeIngredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour …

Endometriosis affects 190 million, approximately 10% of all women who are in their reproductive years. It is a condition where endometrium tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing pain and reproductive issues. While endometriosis can be a complicated, and even extensive issue for some woman, it is possible to get natural endometriosis relief with herbs. Research has shown that improvement of symptoms, and even help in preventing the growth of endometrial tissue is quite possible with the righ …