Herbal medicine

Clinical herbalism is a fascinating and increasingly popular field that blends the use of herbs with ancient indigenous wisdom and modern scientific knowledge to promote health and wellness.  In this article, we’ll dive into the world of clinical herbalism, exploring what it is, how it works, and the benefits it can offer, and how you …

Clinical Herbalism: What Is It, and What’s In It For You? Read More »

“Should You Take Vitex for PCOS?” was originally written by Eleni Ottalagana, RDN, LD, and was edited & updated by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT. Vitex for PCOS – to take or not to take?  Overall, the research on vitex and PCOS is looking promising for most #cysters — but still, one size doesn’t fit …

Vitex for PCOS – Is it Safe, and Can it Help? Read More »

Tea and herbal tinctures are two of the oldest herbal medicine delivery methods in history, dating back thousands of years – long before indigenous shamans and healers had access to the fancier stuff like capsules and pills. While pretty much everyone worldwide is (hopefully) familiar with tea, sadly most people outside of the holistic health …

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While most people are familiar with the popular tea-brewing method of passively steeping a tea bag (or loose leaf tea) in a mug/pot of hot water, very few are familiar with herbal tea decoctions – a special type of tea brewing method which is very similar to, but also slightly different from an herbal tea …

What is an Herbal Tea Decoction, and How Do You Make One? Read More »