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Schizandra Materia Medica

SCHIZANDRA BERRIES WERE WIDELY USED BY THE ANCIENT CHINESE ROYALTY AS A BEAUTIFIER, YOUTH PRESERVER, AND REPRODUCTIVE TONIC. It is still very popular in the Asian culture today often used to help improve mental function, to strengthen sex organs, and as a skin beautifier.  Siberian hunters consume the berries to help their bodies function in […]

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How To Balance Your Health

With the back to school season fast approaching, we often find ourselves running around a little bit more, preparing for classes, stocking up on supplies, getting schedules organized, and signing up for programs. Between all of the chaos it’s easy to run yourself a little bit more ragged, but do this for too long and […]

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Valerian Materia Medica

The Root That Calms the Storm There are some herbs that hold a subtle magic—the kind that draws you in, not with bright blossoms or pleasant perfume, but with a quiet, earthy strength. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is one of those plants. With its tall stems crowned in soft white to pale pink blossoms, valerian might […]

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Linden

THIS DELICIOUS SMELLING TREE IS A FAVORITE FOR CITY PLANNERS, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE FRONT RANGE, AND CAN OFTEN BE FOUND LINING SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS. According to Greek Mythology, Linden trees were once a nymph named Philyra who gave birth to the centaur Chiron. One of the most popular herbal teas in Europe, linden is enjoyed […]

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