The Herb Journal
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Why Your Eyes Need a Break (and How Herbs Can Help)
Modern life asks a lot from our eyes. From screens and close-up work to artificial lighting and busy schedules, it's easy for eyes to feel tired and strained. In this...
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Hawthorn: The Herbalist's Go-To Heart Herb, Its History and Traditional Uses
Hawthorn for heart health, grief, blood pressure and circulation. Chris and Mel explore the history, herbal science, and everyday uses of this beloved cardiotonic.
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Easy Bilberry Recipes for Eye Health & Seasonal Wellness
Discover easy bilberry recipes for eye health and seasonal wellness, including a Bilberry Vision Smoothie, Purple Moon Chia Pudding, Bilberry Botanical Latte, and Bilberry Botanical Lemonade. Learn about the antioxidant-rich...
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From Plant to Body: How Freeze-Drying and Fine Milling Unlock Herbal Bioavailability
When it comes to herbal supplements, true bioavailability depends on preserving a plant's natural nutrients and ensuring the body can absorb them. Conventional high-heat drying often degrades delicate bioactive compounds...
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Venus Flytrap: A Fascinating Herb for Cellular & Lymphatic Support
Discover the fascinating herbal legacy of Venus flytrap and its role in cellular wellness, lymphatic support, and antioxidant defense. Learn why Eclectic Herb uses fresh plant extraction to preserve this...
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Green Milky Oats: Deep Nourishment for Depleted Nerves
Milky oats are a deeply nourishing herb known for supporting the nervous system, especially during times of stress, burnout, and depletion. In this article, discover how milky oats work, why...
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Lomatium Dissectum: Ed Alstat’s 1987 Herbal Research
This archival article from 1987 explores Edward K. Alstat’s early research and observations on Lomatium dissectum, a traditional North American botanical historically used during times of seasonal illness. Drawing from...
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Bilberry Benefits: Eye Health, Circulation, and Antioxidants
Bilberry is a deeply pigmented, antioxidant-rich berry traditionally used to support eye health, circulation, and cellular protection. In this article, we explore how bilberry’s powerful anthocyanins help protect the eyes,...
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Herbal Wisdom for Women: From Birth to Menopause w/ Dr. Judith Thompson, ND
Herbal wisdom for women's health from naturopath Dr. Judith Thompson: postpartum care, perimenopause, HPV support, and everyday herbs for nourishment and balance.
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Meet the Plants, Oregon's Spring Foraging Guide
From forest edges to open fields, spring brings an abundance of nourishing herbs. Discover four plants—nettles, dandelion, horsetail, and shepherd’s purse—commonly found in the wild, and explore how they’ve been...
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Nourishing Nettle Recipes for Energy, Minerals & Spring Vitality
Explore 7 nourishing nettle recipes designed to support energy, mineral replenishment, and overall vitality this spring. From lattes and smoothies to soups and pesto, these simple recipes make it easy...
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Dandelion: Digestive Health, Liver Support, and Eclectic History
Dandelions support overall health from digestion to liver and kidney function, helping your body detoxify naturally. Learn how herbalists use them today, and the historical uses from Culpeper to the...