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Guo Lao, “venerable national treasure” is the nickname given to licorice (Glycerrhiza uralensis or G. glabra) because of its popularity and its ability to...

By Norma Weinberg All life forms need resources, and the three most important resources needed by monarchs in their annual cycle are: nectar from flowers...

Consult an Ayurvedic PractitionerIdeally, before you start a new ayurvedic practice, especially if you’re planning to use it longer term, you'll seek guidance from...

The dried peel of mandarin or clementine oranges (Citrus reticulata) and of tangerines (C. tangerina) is used in Chinese medicine as a...

By Maria Christodoulou As an herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine, I often refer to ancient texts that describe the...

By Chrissy Moore Recently, I traveled to Wyoming’s capital city, Cheyenne, for a long-anticipated holiday. While there, I had the opportunity to visit the Cheyenne...

The ‘graduated diet’, or sansarjana krama in Sanskrit, is a measure utilized in Ayurveda to rekindle the digestive fire (agni). It is used for...

Did you know that "Pumpkin Spice" isn't entirely misguided from a health standpoint? This time of year ‘pumpkin spice’ flavored food items...

By Norma Weinberg There’s more to the story of trick or treat nights, dressing in costume, and begging for candy than you probably know. Halloween’s...

Shilajit: a remedy for all times