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Herbal “Aphrodesiacs”

Herbal “Aphrodesiacs”

Each year I’m asked by numerous clients to recommend herbs to help increase sex drive or make them perform better in bed.  While I would love to be able to provide a magic bullet herb that could instantly transform a client into a bedroom superstar, this isn’t...
Herbs for the Holidays

Herbs for the Holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are getting ready to travel, spend time in groups, and overindulge in plenty of fantastic holiday foods.  While spending time with friends and family can be fun, it can also be quite stressful and taxing on both the...
Mythbusting: “It’s only safe to use one herb at a time.”

Mythbusting: “It’s only safe to use one herb at a time.”

“It’s only safe to use one herb at a time.” I don’t hear this one as much as the other myths I have already addressed, but it does come up every now and then. This one is also false. Now, some herbalists prefer to use single herbs (simples) in their wellness plans...
Mythbusting: “Dried herbs can’t be used to make tinctures.”

Mythbusting: “Dried herbs can’t be used to make tinctures.”

Over the coming weeks, I’m going to be addressing some common herbal myths. Let’s get right into the first one: “Dried herbs cannot be used to make tinctures,” or “It is only safe to use fresh herbs in tincture.” Frankly, I am not sure where this myth comes from. It...