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Plant Profile: Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is an Arecaceae (palm) family plant whose berries are used widely in herbal medicine. Saw palmetto is...

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Acne vulgaris & Gender-Affirming Testosterone Use: Addressing Acne With Holistic Skin Care

In my practice as a clinical herbalist and holistic health educator, I’ve worked with several clients who have experienced acne after...

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Plant Profile: Turkey Tails

As we begin the shift into autumn, I’ve been giving more thought to both staying warm and boosting my immune system as we head into...

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Plant Profile: Anise Hyssop

This month’s plant profile highlights another mint-family friend: anise hyssop. Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is an aromatic herb...

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Staying Grounded in Turbulent Times

December 2019 feels like a lifetime ago. During that dark and snowy time, I started sketching some notes about “turbulent times”,...

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Plant Profile: Red Clover

It’s not quite spring yet in my neck of the woods, but I’m already dreaming of a beloved Fabaceae (pea and bean) family friend. Red...

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Plant Profile: Mimosa

Mimosa deserves its nickname as the “tree of collective happiness” as it eases dark depression and despondency. Mimosa’s botanical name...

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Plant Profile: Lavender

For chronic over-achievers everywhere Lavandula angustifolia This is a love letter to one of my plant friends. This mint-family plant has...

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The Microbiome and Mental Wellness

"Psychobiotics" is an emerging field of health science, with research suggesting that intestinal microbes play a significant role in...

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Plant Profile: Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

I quickly learned to identify stinging nettle leaves from accidentally running into their brittle stinging hairs. That burning pain and...

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