What Astragalus Actually Is (And Where the Science Stands) If you’ve been scrolling adaptogen lists lately, you’ve probably seen astragalus pop up — sometimes spelled Huang Qi, sometimes labeled as a “tonic,” sometimes sold as the cure for half the ailments on the internet. So let’s start at the root.Continue Reading
There are many different herbs that are on the market that are beneficial for male fertility. Ginger has been shown to support male fertility as it can help reinforce cells and also move male contraceptive capacities. Onion juice is also another herb that can help with male fertility as itContinue Reading
There are many herbs that have long been used for their health benefits, but have also been shown by research to possess antiviral properties. One is cat’s claw, which has been demonstrated to work against the herpes virus. The North American herb echinacea shows antiviral activity against the common cold,Continue Reading
An herbal materia medica is a personal reference guide for information you’ve learned about herbs. Filled with plant monographs, the guide acts as an herb journal. My free 5 Day Herb Focus course will help you develop your own herbal materia medica. You’ll learn about plant names and geography, asContinue Reading
Electrolytes are electrically-charged ions that send signals through our bodies to assist the operation of nerves, muscles and the brain. Sodium, magnesium and calcium are examples. Electrolytes travel in bodily fluids, and we lose them when we sweat. We also struggle to maintain them when we age. Electrolyte imbalance mayContinue Reading
Terra Pouches are a form of packaging that lessens negative impacts on the planet. They were originally made of zipper-free packaging, but that made storage difficult. Therefore, there are now Silicone Pouches which make it easier to store Terra Pouches. The time it takes for these pouches to decompose isContinue Reading
Adaptogens are a collection of mushrooms and herbs that support the body and mind against daily stressors. They help to give you a good night’s sleep which will aid in the body’s biological repair process. Adaptogenic mushrooms and herbs help create a healthy calm body by regulating a person’s cortisolContinue Reading
Lives that we lead today are full of stress and, given the dynamics of our days, it is safe to say that, on average, the levels of stress are at an all-time high. Even more importantly, it is almost impossible to avoid it, so the best approach is to findContinue Reading
Mixing these herbs up is actually quite common, and that’s expected since many of their properties are very similar. However, distinctions make them different when it comes to suitability for your purpose, so you should understand these distinctions when you make a choice between the too. Both are staples inContinue Reading
Jamaican dogwood has shown to have many benefits. Some have said that it helps with pain relief. Many people are saying that it helps with insomnia and other related sleep disorders. There has not been much research to show how safe it can be. There also isn’t much information aboutContinue Reading
What Is Cistanche? Cistanche deserticola is an adaptogenic herb that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over a thousand years. Growing in the desert regions of northern China, this parasitic plant extracts nutrients from the roots of nearby shrubs and has earned the nickname ‘desert ginseng’ for itsContinue Reading
Eleuthero and ginseng have some very same properties, but there is a few things that they both do differently. Eleuthero has been shown to be an adaptogen. Adaptogens have the ability to build up a resistance to stress using various bodily functions. Some have said that it has helped themContinue Reading