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Stinging Nettle: 5 Benefits, Dosage, & Safety

Stinging nettle is a popular herb that is used for its various health benefits. Research shows that it may be able to help with a …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 14, 2022

9 min read

5 Benefits of Elderberry: Dosage & Safety

Elderberry has become wildly popular over the last few years, but is it worth all of the hype? In this article, we’ll dig into the …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 14, 2022

5 min read

The 7 Best Adaptogens For Stress & Lowering Cortisol

Stress is a part of life that cannot be avoided. However, there are natural herbs, called adaptogens, that can help to fight stress and lower …

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Written by :
Siobhan Mendicino
Published on :
January 9, 2022

7 min read

Eleuthero vs. Ginseng: Key Differences Explained

Eleuthero and ginseng are two herbs that are often confused with each other because of their similar adaptogenic benefits. In this article, we compare eleuthero …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 8, 2022

6 min read

Eleuthero vs. Ashwagandha: Differences Explained

Ashwagandha and eleuthero are two herbs that are often confused with each other because of their similar adaptogenic properties. However, there are certain distinctions between …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 7, 2022

6 min read

Valerian Root vs. Ashwagandha: Similarities & Differences

Ashwagandha and valerian root are herbs that are often compared because of their ability to help benefit sleep. However, there are also some important differences …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 6, 2022

6 min read

Complete Guide To Adaptogens: 5 Benefits, History, and Usage

The word “adaptogen” is a general term for a category of herbs that help the body adapt to stress. Adaptogens are not drugs and do …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 4, 2022

7 min read

Best Ginger Supplement | 2024 Review

Many consumers ask the question, what is the best ginger supplement? Ginger is an herb that, throughout its history, has been used as both a …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
January 1, 2022

6 min read

5 Benefits of Shatavari: Dosage, Safety, & More

Shatavari, also called wild asparagus, is an adaptogenic herb with a long history of use due to its various health benefits. Traditionally, this herb was …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
December 31, 2021

6 min read

Ginseng vs. Rhodiola: Differences Explained

Ginseng and rhodiola are two herbs that are often compared because of their many similarities. However, there are also some key differences between these herbs …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
December 30, 2021

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
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