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Elderberry Materia Medica

High in vitamin C, quercetin, and bioflavonoids, elderberries may be small, but they carry an ancient reputation as mighty protectors. These glossy, jewel-like fruits have nourished and safeguarded people for centuries, weaving together nourishment, immune strength, and the simple delight of their tart-sweet flavor. Traditional & Modern Uses Elderberries are perhaps best known for their […]

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Oat Straw

  You have probably seen him. That little Honey Nut Cheerios Bee named Buzz. He zips around on television and tells everyone about just how good oat-rich Cheerios are for lowering cholesterol, balancing diabetes and aiding in digestion. Buzz is right, but he is just hitting the surface of how strengthening this heart-healthy plant can be. […]

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Holy Basil Materia Medica

The Incomparable One At first glance, holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) might resemble the sweet basil growing in your kitchen garden—but this plant is no ordinary culinary herb. Known as tulsi in India, which means “the incomparable one,” holy basil has long held a sacred place in spiritual and healing traditions across cultures. In Hindu households, […]

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Ginger Materia Medica

Maybe you have tried this spicy, snappy root when you are out for a bite of sushi. Or perhaps you have caught on to the candied ginger craze- consuming it in taffy or crystallized form. Regardless of your preconceived notions about this fiery herb, listen to the health benefits that it is loaded with! Ginger […]

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Turmeric

Native to southern Asia, turmeric is a perennial with long bladelike leaves. The root of this plant is where the common turmeric ingredient is sourced. The rich orange flesh of the root is wrapped in a tough brown skin, concealing the sweet and warming essence. Also known as Indian yellow ginger, turmeric is well known […]

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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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Meadowsweet Materia Medica

So Sweet Is Meadowsweet In Herbal, John Gerard wrote: “The smell [of meadowsweet] thereof makes the heart merry and joyful and delighteth the senses.” That delightful aroma is just the prelude to the real power of this queenly herb. Once revered by Druids among their three sacred plants (along with mint and vervain), meadowsweet has […]

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