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Herb Notes: 3 Modern Benefits for an Ancient Spice
In recent years, turmeric (Curcuma longa) has exploded in popularity. Chances are your favorite coffeeshop might now even include a golden milk turmeric latte on the menu. Turmeric, however, is not just a fad: this...
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Lisa Fazio: Italian-American Folk Herbalism
Lisa Fazio takes us on a journey through Italian-American folk herbalism, the healing power of food as medicine, and the medicinal properties of herbs like garlic, St. John’s wort, and olive. She shares her personal...
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Herb Notes: Cinnamon– An Ally For Digestion, The Immune System, And Oral Health
With its familiar sweet and pungent taste, cinnamon is a common spice that makes an exceptionally tasty addition to every meal it graces. Cinnamon’s gifts go far beyond its flavor, however: in fact, herbalists know...
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Lucretia VanDyke: Listening When the Plants Talk
Chatting with Lucretia VanDyke for the first time ever immediately felt like catching up with a dear friend — we were totally transported and never wanted the conversation to end.
Lucretia is a phenomenal storyteller...
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Herb Notes: Rosemary's Benefits—Digestive Health, Hair Growth, and Memory Support
Rosemary is most popularly known as a tasty culinary herb. Indeed, rosemary’s aromatic leaves have a special place in many beloved dishes — adding a distinct, pungent taste. Herbalists know, though, that rosemary’s...
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Asia Suler: The Power of Plant Communication
Have you ever had one of those moments in life when suddenly everything change? There's a before this moment and an after this moment — and nothing will ever be the same. That's how Tara and I felt after meeting Asia...
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Herb Notes: Mullein’s Miracles - From Dry Coughs to Ear Aches
I saw mullein (Verbascum spp.) growing all around me for years before I knew its name, let alone its many healing gifts. Now when I see mullein growing upwards of 7 feet tall by sidewalks and trailsides alike, I smile...
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Jiling Lin: Understanding the Five Elements
I have been waiting for years to get to dive deep into the Five Elements on HerbMentor Radio, so it was a special treat when Jiling Lin stopped by to chat with us about the principles of Five Elements.
Jiling Lin is a...
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Herb Notes: The Benefits of Linden
With its heart shaped leaves and fragrant flowers, linden (Tilia spp. and aka lime tree) is a beautiful tree often found on city blocks. While most people value linden trees for their beauty and shade, herbalists know...
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Christopher Hobbs: Demystifying Medicinal Mushrooms
Christopher Hobbs is a world-renowned, fourth-generation herbalist, licensed acupuncturist, and mycologist with a passion for medicinal mushrooms. He’s also a prolific author, and his most recent book is Christopher...
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Herb Notes: Lemon Balm—Real Aroma-Therapy and Essential Benefits
When life gives you lemon balm, you're in luck! With its uplifting citrusy scent, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) certainly is a balm for the soul. Beloved by herbalists and pollinators alike, this abundant plants...
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Chamomile, Herbs for Hair Growth, and Garden Companion Planting
John and Tara answer some hairy herbal questions today. Since LearningHerbs' began twenty years ago, we've gotten so many incredible questions about herbal medicine from our community, and we're excited to discuss a...
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