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To Nettle

To Nettle

net·tle (ntl) n.tr.v. net·tled, net·tling, net·tles 1. To sting with or as if with a nettle. 2. To irritate; vex.If you're planning on hiking, camping or being out in the...

To Nettle

net·tle (ntl) n.tr.v. net·tled, net·tling, net·tles 1. To sting with or as if with a nettle. 2. To irritate; vex.If you're planning on hiking, camping or being out in the...

St. John's Wort

St. John's Wort

One of my dearest new friends recently asked me to name my favorite herbs and I had to think fast. It felt like choosing my favorite child because I love...

St. John's Wort

One of my dearest new friends recently asked me to name my favorite herbs and I had to think fast. It felt like choosing my favorite child because I love...

Antifungal Herbs and Essential Oils

Antifungal Herbs and Essential Oils

We live in a world teeming with life, thanks in part to the high moisture content of our beautiful blue globe. After all, our planet holds 326 million trillion gallons...

Antifungal Herbs and Essential Oils

We live in a world teeming with life, thanks in part to the high moisture content of our beautiful blue globe. After all, our planet holds 326 million trillion gallons...

What Herbs Encourage Breast Milk?

What Herbs Encourage Breast Milk?

Herbs that encourage milk production are called galactogogues -- from the Greek word gala meaning "milk" and agogos "to lead". Following is a list of the many plants used traditionally...

What Herbs Encourage Breast Milk?

Herbs that encourage milk production are called galactogogues -- from the Greek word gala meaning "milk" and agogos "to lead". Following is a list of the many plants used traditionally...

Using Ginger During Pregnancy and Beyond

Using Ginger During Pregnancy and Beyond

Isn't it comforting when familiar friends turn out to be powerful allies? One of the world's most common spices, Ginger, is also an incredibly effective herbal medicine.Of course, for most...

Using Ginger During Pregnancy and Beyond

Isn't it comforting when familiar friends turn out to be powerful allies? One of the world's most common spices, Ginger, is also an incredibly effective herbal medicine.Of course, for most...