The Art of Healing

2 min. di lettura

Medicinal plants are a valuable source of new drugs with over 25% of medications currently prescribed in the developed world being derived from wild sources. It is estimated that 80% of people in developing countries totally depend on herbal medicine

Cannabis & Tech Today

5 min. di lettura

Sometimes in the swirling chaos of life, it’s easy to lose belief in fate and destiny. Why did this happen? Where am I going? Conversely, in the best of times, everything becomes clear. The “Aha!” moment, when we can finally understand where the road

Nadia

3 min. di lettura

Using wisdom from centuries-old herbal medicine, Artemis founder Sandra Clair draws on a combination of plant lore, traditional Swiss formulations and science to create herbal remedies at her Dunedin factory. Her range covers everything from pregnanc

MOTHER EARTH NEWS

2 min. di lettura

You can start with aromatherapy, which both is and isn’t herbalism. It is, because aromatherapy is used by many herbalists to complement an herbal regimen, or, in many cases, to complete it. It isn’t, because they’re different disciplines using botan

WellBeing

3 min. di lettura

When I tell my friends I work in integrative veterinary practice, many don’t understand what that means. The example I use is a relatively common one: how I treat a dog with itchy skin using an integrative approach. I describe integrative practice as

MOTHER EARTH NEWS

4 min. di lettura

An anti-inflammatory diet can help you move more easily and enjoy life and activities more, but knowing where to start is the hardest part. In Stacked with Flavor, Shawna Coronado shares her powerful and personal story of what she has learned about e

VOGUE India

6 min. di lettura

At 19, Shaana Levy-Bahl, a wellness consultant, was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease: ulcerative colitis. It took 16 years of nutritional research and meeting various alternative practitioners to live pain-, allopathy- and steroid-free. “I was pe

Organic NZ

4 min. di lettura

Founded by Sandra Clair, one of New Zealand’s most qualified plant-medicine experts, Artemis helps people deal effectively with common health complaints. “I’m a practitioner at heart, so it’s essential that people experience tangible relief,” Sandra

You South Africa

1 min. di lettura

BEFORE there were pharmacies where you could buy over-the-counter medicine such as aspirin and vitamins, as well as prescription medication, people relied on medicines found in nature. Instead of pills and syrups, our ancestors used mostly plant reme

Diabetes Self-Management

4 min. di lettura

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to diabetes treatment, which is why more people are seeking their own treatment pathways. Yet there are so many alternatives available, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. Like with traditional diab

Femina

1 min. di lettura

Mom’s Therapy”, a grandmother’s recipe followed by the daughters since generations is an Indian brand launched by Palasa Body Solutions Pvt. Ltd in 2016 in Mumbai. It manufactures and sells 100% natural and herbal products. The company is the brainch

Organic NZ

7 min. di lettura

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” said visiting medical herbalist Mary Allan as she began her talk on Great Barrier Island just before the Covid-19 crisis got underway in New Zealand. She’d planned to speak on safe and effective ways

HEIRLOOM GARDENER

6 min. di lettura

Tired of genetically modified food? Every day, Americans are moving more toward eating natural, locally grown food that is free of pesticides and preservatives ... and there is no better way to ensure this than to grow it yourself. Anyone can start a

Denver Life Magazine

2 min. di lettura

“The earth provides us with what we need,” says certified herbalist Holly “Hoops” Hill. When the Virginia native began working for a medical dispensary in Colorado and witnessed the miracles that cannabis, CBD, and other herbal remedies made possible

OnFitness

2 min. di lettura

A slick, smooth book cover can still enclose old, ratty pages. So let’s consider how to prevent some of the afflictions that are commonly associated with aging: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and macular degeneration. The herbs described

Pip Permaculture Magazine

3 min. di lettura

Many wild plants are considered weeds in Australia, but their medicinal uses are powerful. They flourish in abundance, enabling people of all kinds to use simple and effective medicine while ‘weeding’ our landscapes. Although the first written record

WellBeing Being

3 min. di lettura

Q: Can you please share a bit about the “purity and beauty” philosophy underpinning Organic Merchant? A: I believe that organic consumables are not only better for people, but also for the planet. I spent my childhood in remote Western Australia and

Pick Me Up

2 min. di lettura

Pamela Spence (www.pamelaspence.co.uk) is a medical herbalist, writer and educator and runs a successful clinical practice from her home on Scotland’s beautiful west coast. She writes and delivers classes for professional herbal training courses in t

Fairlady

1 min. di lettura

You should always be cautious when trying something for the first time, cautions herbal practitioner Jéan Smit. ‘While most herbs, when used correctly, are unlikely to be harmful, remember that “natural” doesn’t mean “safe”. Herbal preparations, just

Woman's Weekly Living Series

3 min. di lettura

Amanda Oswald from Leeds ‘For years, I worked in various desk jobs, and I did a lot of sport in my spare time – rugby and long-distance running – but I wasn’t very body aware. I didn’t do any stretching and didn’t looked after myself. ‘Eventually

The English Garden

2 min. di lettura

It is all too easy to become fixated on particular fashionable plants as must-have additions to the garden. Stipa tenuissima, Salvia x sylvestris, Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’ and achillea are all popular at the moment, but to focus on plants only

Global Voices

3 min. di lettura

This Nigerian king believes that natural herbs can cure COVID-19. But making unverified claims via Twitter to thousands of followers can be misleading — and dangerous — to the public.

SA Country Life

5 min. di lettura

When I drive through the village of Bathurst on the R67 outside Port Alfred, it’s hard to resist pulling in at the eye-catching Two Sages Health & Gift Shop. Owner Marcel Pullen shares the building with the Richard Pullen Studio & Gallery, and the hu

HEIRLOOM GARDENER

3 min. di lettura

Based on more than 40 years of experience developing stone grain and flour mills, the Mockmill 100 provides the ideal solution for anyone wanting to make delicious foods from freshly milled flour. The sturdy industrial motor can throughput approximat

NPR

1 min. di lettura

The FDA has sent warning letters to seven marketers of products including essential oils, nasal sprays and herbal concoctions. No treatments or vaccines for COVID-19 have been approved.

Global Voices

4 min. di lettura

A herb stall at the La Ramada market in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Photo taken by the author of this article. In Bolivia, people are protecting themselves against COVID-19 and the pandemic of disinformation with what they have on hand. Since the start of t

Global Voices

4 min. di lettura

As COVID-19 cases continue to soar in Cameroon, many who believe in local herbs have turned to the potent artemisia plant as the government reopens the economy in the country. 

Horses and People

3 min. di lettura

From a herbal perspective we don’t necessarily suggest the same herbs for a specific problem with every horse. For example, with Queensland Itch, the herbs one owner may use with their horse may not be the same as the herbs that work for the neighbou

WellBeing

5 min. di lettura

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Organic NZ

4 min. di lettura

There is a common misconception that ill health is brought on by cold temperatures and the turn of the season. However, viruses are prevalent all year round and it is more likely that our chances of catching viruses and infections increase because ou