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Echinacea: When to Use It and When Not To

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia, or E. pallida) has been the best-selling herbal product in many Western markets for decades. It is also the subject of more contradictory clinical research than almost any other herb, with some studies showing...

Elderberry Season: Everything You Can Do With a Basket of Berries

The elder trees that covered themselves in white blossom in May are now, in September, hanging heavy with clusters of deep purple-black berries. This is one of the most rewarding moments in the foraging and herbal calendar: an abundant, accessible, well-distributed...

Herbs for Grief and Transition: The Plant Tradition of Support

Grief is one of the most profound and most physically demanding experiences a human body goes through. Contemporary medicine increasingly recognizes that prolonged grief has measurable effects on the immune system, the cardiovascular system, and the nervous system:...

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...

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