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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 mot 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 mor …

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. Herbs and essential oils have been shown to improve symptoms, and even prevent the growth of endometrial tissue.Herbs To Help With EndometriosisTurmericTurmeric is revered as an antioxidant and for its anti-inflammatory properties, which has been shown to help with endometriosis symptom …

Introducing your child to herbal tea early can help them form positive wellness habits. Drinking herbal tea can assist your child in better eating habits, improve hydration, teach them to slow down and take care of themselves, and make them more comfortable with using herbal teas for overall better health. The teas in our 'Kids Love Tea Too' collection work gently to support the individual and do not contain caffeine, which can stimulate a child's nervous system unnecessarily.Consideri …

Some of the constituents in herbs can decrease milk supply, and excreted in breast milk just like the foods we eat.  Some of the herbs on this list are included because they are traditional antilactagogues, herbs used to decrease milk supply when weaning. Others are included as they could pose possible health risks for baby. This list includes common herbs that you might see in foods, herbal preparations, and supplement. Some herbs are considered to be generally toxic an …

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 stimula …

Steam inhalation is the practice of combining herbs and essential oils with hot water to create therapeutic steam.  Essential oil steams are a good way to deliver therapeutic properties directly to the airways for relieving congestion, aches, and general discomfort of colds, flu, and other virus. The soothing warmth and moisture penetrates airways to help loosen and move mucus, delivering the herbs’ antiseptic, decongestant and airway-relaxing constituents right where they’re need …

Studies show that it might be a good idea to up your daily intake of herbs to boost your body's own immune system and to fight off virus.  Most herbs have amazing antiviral properties, thanks to their concentration of potent plant compounds.  Many of these properties have been relied on for centuries to help fight cold, flu, and other viruses Here are just a few of our favorites herbs for fighting viruses.Note: It is important to understand that there is no 'cure' for most viral i …

The elderberry has been revered for its health benefits since the time of Hippocrates and approved still today by the German Commission for preventing and treating flu. But did you know that there are numerous legends surrounding elderberry?On Halloween, when people believe the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is thinnest, the old woman in the elderberry is very active. For this reason, people carried pieces of its wood for protection, tied prayers to its branches, tied branch …

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) tincture is my families choice for cold and flu viruses, both type A and type B. It's a natural remedy that has no side effects, is inexpensive, andhas been around for thousands of years. In the world of Elderberry we very much prefer a tincture over syrup, gummies, or any other method. You can read up on that here:  Why We Love Elderberry Tincture - sooo much more than syrup.but for now, let's discuss the benefits.ELDERBERRYA clinical trial done …

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, making it challenging to keep away, but combing the right herbs with your genuine desire to quit smoking can lead to success.Where to StartDesireDraw a line down the center of a piece of paper. On one side, make a list of all the reasons you enjoy smoking. On the other side, make a list of all th …