by Marie Temmen Common Name: May Chang Latin Binomial: Litsea cubeba Family: Lauraceae Other Common Names: Exotic verbena, tropical verbena (not related to lemon verbena). Part Used: Litsea cubeba is obtained from the small pepper shaped fruits which resemble peppers. Production Method: Oil is obtained by steam distillation. Countries of Origin: China is […]
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Soothing Stress with Aromatherapy
by Cheryl Hoard On this subject I feel compelled to speak from my own perspective. My husband is teasing me at this moment, suggesting I write an article about the stress of writing an article about stress. At times in my life I have taken on quite a lot of responsibilities resulting in huge […]
Natural Approach to Addiction Recovery
By Cheryl Hoard There are so many things to which we can become addicted. As is often the case with a natural approach, the same herbs and essential oils can be helpful for the various difficult moments associated with recovery from all kinds of addictions. Addictions to cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, unhealthy […]
SPRING KICHAREE with Burdock, Nettle & Vegetables
Saute until onions are fully cooked. Add small amount of water or broth if more moisture is needed during cooking process. 2 cups Onion, chopped small 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced 3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil 1 Tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric powder 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala* powder 1 Tablespoon Holy Basil 2 Bay […]
WINTER HERBAL SOUP – HERBS DE PROVENCE FLAVOR Tomato based with Barley and Black Beans
8 cups water or vegetable or grain or meat stock 16 cloves Garlic, peeled, whole 1½ teaspoons Black Peppercorn whole (or use Long Pepper, a Chinese herb called Bi Ba) 2 Bay Leaves whole 1/2 oz Rehmannia Root (Shou Di Huang) 1/4 oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily […]
SPRING HERBAL SOUP – BURDOCK & NETTLE Fennel & Holy Basil Flavor with Mung Beans and Rice
8 cups water, vegetable, grain, meat or bone broth 16 cloves Garlic, fresh, peeled, whole 1/2 oz Burdock Root Place all of the above in large pot and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and add: 1/2 oz Nettle Leaf Stir in, cover and let sit for minimum 1 hour Strain […]