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  • Herb Library
  • Health Conditions
    • + Health & Wellness
      • • Herbs for Energy
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      • • Herbs for Immune Health
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      • • Herbs for Male Health
    • + Heart Health
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      • • Herbs for Lungs
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American Skullcap: 5 Key Benefits, Dosage, & Safety

American skullcap is a medicinal plant with long historical use. It is widely known for its gentle, relaxing effects, particularly for anxiety and other nervous …

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Written by :
Tara Bassi, MS, CNS, LDN
Published on :
February 3, 2022

6 min read

Elecampane: 5 Key Benefits, Dosage, & Safety

Elecampane is a bitter-tasting plant that has a long history of use for its various health benefits. This plant is also commonly called also called …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
February 2, 2022

8 min read

5 Best Adaptogens for Anxiety & Depression

Mental health is a popular topic of late, and for good reason. Large numbers of the population are struggling with depression and anxiety. This is …

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Written by :
Siobhan Mendicino
Published on :
February 1, 2022

6 min read

8 Benefits of Lemon Balm: Dosage & Safety

Lemon balm is a plant with a long history of use as a relaxing herb. Historically, lemon balm has been used as a topical remedy …

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Written by :
Tara Bassi, MS, CNS, LDN
Published on :
February 1, 2022

10 min read

Horehound: 5 Key Benefits, Dosage, Safety

Horehound is a bitter plant that is used for its various health benefits. This plant is also called white horehound or common horehound. The leaves …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 31, 2022

7 min read

The 7 Best Herbs for Lung & Respiratory Health

Your respiratory system is always operating. It is the vehicle for oxygen to enter your body all day, every day. This is why it’s important …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 28, 2022

7 min read

Osha Root: 5 Key Benefits, Dosage, Safety

Osha root is a popular herb that is used for its various respiratory health benefits. The roots of osha have been traditionally been used to …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 20, 2022

8 min read

Jamaican Dogwood: 4 Key Benefits, Dosage & Safety

Jamaican dogwood is an herb that has been used as a traditional remedy for hundreds of years. This herb has been used for treating nerve …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 18, 2022

5 min read

The 5 Best Adaptogens for Sleep

Adaptogens are a class of herbs and mushrooms that support the body and mind in building resilience to stress.  Daily physiological and mental stress tends …

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Written by :
Siobhan Mendicino
Published on :
January 17, 2022

6 min read

Passionflower: 4 Benefits, Dosage, & Safety

Passionflower is a medicinal plant/flower that has been used for thousands of years. As a nervine and an anxiolytic herb, it has a calming and …

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Written by :
Tara Bassi, MS, CNS, LDN
Published on :
January 14, 2022

6 min read

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  • Herb Library
  • Health Conditions
    • + Health & Wellness
      • • Herbs for Energy
      • • Herbs for Sleep
      • • Herbs for Immune Health
      • • Herbs for Hair Loss
      • • Herbs for Male Health
    • + Heart Health
      • • Herbs for Blood Pressure
      • • Herbs for Cholesterol
      • • Herbs for Blood Sugar
      • • Herbs for Circulation
    • + Respiratory Health
      • • Herbs for Lungs
      • • Herbs for Asthma
      • • Herbs for Sinus Infections
      • • Herbs for Allergies
    • + Inflammation
      • • Herbs for General Inflammation
      • • Herbs for IBD
      • • Herbs for Pain Management
      • • Herbs for Arthritis
    • + Mental Health
      • • Herbs for Depression
      • • Herbs for Stress
      • • Herbs for Anxiety
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Editorial Process
    • Contact Us