Health and Wellness Blog
Mullein: Benefits, Traditional Uses, and Safety
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has been a go-to respiratory herb for over 2,000 years, with uses documented as far back as the Greek physician Dioscorides. Its soft, flannel-like leaves were once...
Lungwort Benefits: Traditional Uses, Research, and Safety
There's a plant that grows in the damp shade of old-growth forests — its spotted, lung-shaped leaves clinging to the forest floor — that has been used for respiratory support...
How to Lower Your Toxic Load: 5 Science-Backed Tips
Every single day, your body is processing an invisible assault. Chemicals in your shampoo. Plastics leaching into your lunch. EMFs from the phone in your pocket. Air pollutants you can't...
Natural Support for Gallbladder Health: Best Herbs and Supplements
The gallbladder is often called the "forgotten organ" because most people don't think about it until something goes wrong. But this small, pear-shaped sac tucked beneath your liver plays a...
Vulnerary Herbal Action: Tradition, Mechanisms & Safety
Ever reached for aloe after a sunburn? Congratulations — you've used a vulnerary herb. These plant allies have been helping humans heal cuts, burns, and damaged skin for millennia, and...
Bitter Herbal Action: Tradition, Mechanisms & Safety
Bitter herbs have been cherished for centuries for their ability to support digestion, stimulate appetite, and enhance overall health. Known for their distinct taste, these herbs are an essential component of...
Alterative (Depurative) Herbal Action: Tradition, Mechanisms & Safety
In my practice, alterative herbs are one of the most foundational categories for long-term vitality and clearance. So many people feel sluggish or out of balance due to modern lifestyle...
Nervine Herbal Action: Tradition, Mechanisms & Safety
In my practice, nervines are one of the most frequently recommended categories because so many people are dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, or nervous exhaustion. Understanding nervine actions allows for...
Guava Leaf Zinc + Amla Vitamin C: Plant-Based Blend for Immune & Wellness Support
Zinc and vitamin C are two of the most essential nutrients for immune function, antioxidant protection, skin health, and everyday resilience. While both are available from foods (zinc from oysters,...