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Health & Wellness

herbs for health & wellness

A compilation of all our articles that go over the most beneficial herbs for overall health & wellness.


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

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

4 Benefits of Reishi: Dosage, Safety, & Preparation

Reishi is a traditional Chinese mushroom with adaptogenic properties that provides many benefits. The purported health benefits of reishi include control of blood glucose levels, …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
November 19, 2021

5 min read

5 Benefits of Eleuthero Root: Dosage & Safety

Eleuthero is a herbal adaptogen that has been used for its various health benefits. This herb has been shown to increase mental and physical energy …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
October 19, 2021

6 min read

The Benefits of Alterative Herbs

Alterative herbs are a category of herbs that work to restore the proper function of the body. If you spend time learning about herbal medicine, …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
September 29, 2021

3 min read

5 Cordyceps Benefits: Dosage & Safety

Cordyceps is a well-known medicinal mushroom with a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. It’s a rare, naturally occurring fungus that grows at high …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
September 27, 2021

7 min read

Rasayana Herbs: Benefits, History, and Usage

Ayurvedic medicine classifies medicinal plants into categories according to their actions and how they work in the body. Rasayanas are one of these herbal categories. …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
August 23, 2021

2 min read

5 Echinacea Benefits: Dosage & Safety

Echinacea is a popular immune-boosting herb with a long history of use. In fact, echinacea was widely used by Native Americans for various ailments long …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
June 4, 2021

4 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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