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Reishi Materia Medica

  The Mushroom of Immortality In the shadowed woods and along mossy logs grows a mushroom long revered in Eastern traditions as the “Herb of Spiritual Potency.” Ganoderma lucidum, more commonly known as Reishi, has been used in Chinese medicine for over 4,000 years—not only to strengthen the body, but to nurture the heart, calm […]

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Hyssop

The herbal name Hyssop is derived from the Greek word Hyssopos, and the Hebrew word Azob, meaning ‘holy herb’. It is no wonder that the use of this herb is depicted in the Bible and numerous other spiritual scripts. In the Bible, lepers are cleansed and treated with this divine herb. It is also described in preparing […]

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Gotu Kola

Gotu kola is indigenous to eastern Asia, Australia and the South Pacific. Shenning Herbal, an herbal medicine guide written in China over 2,000 years ago, boasts of this herb’s powerful medicinal properties. The rich healing qualities of gotu kola continue to hold true with time, research and regular consumption. In Asia, gotu kola is most renowned as […]

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Lavender Materia Medica

A Beloved Bloom for Body, Mind, and Spirit If ever there were a plant that seems to sing its own soft lullaby, it would be lavender. With its delicate purple spires and signature scent—fresh, floral, and gently sweet—lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the most beloved herbs across cultures and generations. It carries a soft […]

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