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Reishi: The Mushroom of Immortality

Ganoderma lucidum (reishi, or ling zhi in Chinese) has been considered the most prized medicinal mushroom in Chinese medicine for over two thousand years. The name ling zhi translates roughly as “divine mushroom of immortality,” and the mushroom’s...

Astragalus: Building Deep Immune Resilience

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus, known as huang qi in Chinese) is one of the most important herbs in the entire Chinese materia medica: a tonic herb for the wei qi (defensive energy) of the body, classified as an adaptogen and a trophorestorative for the immune...

The Herbalist’s Approach to Cold and Flu Season

The herbalist’s approach to cold and flu season is fundamentally different from the reactive grab for whatever is on the pharmacy shelf when symptoms appear. It begins in September with preparation, responds at the very first sign of illness, and moves through a...

Medicinal Mushrooms: An Introduction

Medicinal mushrooms have moved dramatically from specialist herbalism circles into mainstream wellness culture over the past decade, which has brought both increased access and increased noise. Understanding which mushrooms have genuine evidence behind them, what they...

Rosehip: The Autumn Berry Most People Walk Past

The hedgerow in October is hung with rosehips in abundance, the bright orange-red fruits of the wild rose that most people walk past without a second glance. This is one of the more significant missed opportunities in the foraging calendar, because rosehips are among...

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