Dong Quai Calms Painful Periods
Dong quai has been extensively studied as it reduces uterine contractions, inflammation, and pain. For those that struggle with painful periods due to menstrual cramps, this herb is true blessing.
Angelica: Blood and Women’s Medicine
Angelica is like a giant Fairy Parasol, towering over the diminutive plants like bluebells, foxglove, and columbines. With it's dainty white flowerettes arranged in broad, airy umbels and it's pinnate, deeply toothed leaves on stems reaching high enough to potentially…
Sage Herbal Medicine, Energetics for Common and Red Sage
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article. "A leaf of Sage a day will keep the Alzheimer's away" could be the modern motto for our beloved common Sage, or Salvia officinalis. Common Sage and Red Sage, aka Dan Shen or S. miltiorrhiza, both improve thought patterns and have long been associated with the kind of calm, Sage wisdom we've sought in our Elders.
Rosmarinic Acid in Sage for Sore Throats – How It Works
The rosmarinic acid in sage serves as an antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent.
Sage for Hot Flashes Related to Menopause
Sage is a trusted herb for reducing hot flashes. Western herbalists add sage to menopausal formulas as part of a complete hormone balancing package.
Red, White, or Common: Which Sage Do You Use?
Herbal Nerd Society Exclusive Article. With so many Sages to choose from, how do you know which to plant or use? Common Sage, Red Sage, White Sage, and Clary Sage share some qualities and needs every Herbal Gardener and Practitioner ought know.
