The Herb Journal
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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...
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Dandelion: Detox, Diuretic, & Digestive Herb of the Month
Feeling bloated, sluggish, or out of balance after winter? Dandelion supports liver detox, digestion, and natural diuretic pathways to help restore flow in the body. Learn how both root and...
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The Eclectic Way to Wildcrafting: Why Fresh, Local Herbs Matter
Discover how Eclectic Herb sources fresh, locally grown herbs and preserves their vitality through freeze-drying. Learn why plants thrive in their natural environment and how our approach ensures quality from...
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The Spring Blood & Lymph Cleansing Guide
Support your body’s natural detox and renewal this spring with a traditional cleanse using nettles, dandelion, burdock, and celery. This guide outlines how to promote circulation, lymphatic flow, and overall...
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Medicinal Lichens, Moss, & Ferns w/ Robert Dale Rogers, RH (AHG)
Medicinal lichens, ferns, and fungi with herbalist Robert Dale Rogers. Clinical stories, Cree plant wisdom, mushroom essences, and the plants most people walk past.