by Cheryl Hoard I am frequently asked questions about alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy. The use of herbs, essential oils and hydrosols gives more options to adapt to changes during menopause. Herbalism is most effective when used in a holistic approach, which is integration of the body, mind and spirit. Changes during menopause happen not […]
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Actions and Energetics of Some Common North American Trees
by Laurel Redmon, M.S., L.Ac. Dipl. Ac.,C.H Trees, Earth’s largest plants, embody the wood element. Humans and trees have co-evolved to a degree that our lives seem unfathomable without their wealth of resources. Symbolically, trees have represented longevity, wisdom, fertility, and a strength that can yield without breaking. These universal themes apply to the elemental […]
The Abuse of Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica)
By Jeffrey S. Hoard I have used Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica) for years. I find it is very effective when used – in conjunction with other herbs and for a specific and very short period of time – for respiratory problems. It saddens me to contemplate that the FDA may now actually be considering […]
Cold and Flu Recipe: Elder Flower / Peppermint Leaf Recipe
Elder Flower whole Peppermint Leaf cut Make a tea using equal parts of these dried herbs. Dr. Edward E. Shook writes about this recipe in his book “Elementary Treatise in Herbology”. His recipe is to pour 1½ pints of boiling water over the herbs, using one ounce of each herb. “Cover and allow to […]
SUMMER SPANISH RICE
In large pot sauté until only partially cooked: 2 cups Green Onions, chopped 1 cup Celery, chopped 1 cup Parsley Leaves, fresh 1 tsp. Sea Salt 1/4 tsp. Thyme, dried 4 Bay Leaves 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil Add and lightly cook but keep firm: 1 cup Green Pepper, cut to any desired […]
WINTER HERBAL SOUP – FENUGREEK & ASTRAGALUS Sweet Sour Flavor with Barley & Adzuki Beans
8 cups water or vegetable or grain or meat or bone 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 Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily can be broken up with […]
AUTUMN HERBAL SOUP – ASIAN FLAVOR
16 cups water or vegetable or grain or meat stock 16 – 32 cloves Garlic, peeled, whole 2 inches fresh Ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1 Tablespoon Black Peppercorn whole (or use Long Pepper, a Chinese herb called Bi Ba) ½ oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily can […]
AUTUMN HERBAL SOUP – LEMONY DILL FLAVOR with White Fish and Rice
8 cups water or vegetable or grain or meat stock 8 – 16 cloves Garlic, peeled, whole 1 inch fresh Ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1½ teaspoons Black Peppercorn whole (or use Long Pepper, a Chinese herb called Bi Ba) 1/4 oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily can […]
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 […]
DONG QUAI DAHL (Indian style lentil soup) with QUINOA
Make the medicinal herb broth: 8 cups water or vegetable or grain or bone broth or meat stock 16 cloves Garlic, peeled, whole 1oz Dong Quai Root Place all of the above in large pot and simmer covered for 1 hour. Strain or take out all herbs with slotted spoon and discard. Sauté on low […]