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Witch Hazel as an Astringent

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) sits on pharmacy shelves along with with other OTC (over the counter) topical liquids. It is so common in drug stores that most people forget that is herbal medicine. It's uninterrupted use in medical and home…

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Holy Basil (Tulsi) as an Adaptogen

The term adaptogen is a holistic term that refers to an herb that helps the body recover from stress by supporting metabolic functions. Tulsi/holy basil has this covered.

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Mullein Energetics with Christina Sanchez

Candace and Christina Sanchez talk about using Mullein for Asthma, spinal injury, digestion, urinary tract health, and respiratory health. They cover the basic energetics of Mullein, aka Verbascum thapsus,

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Antimicrobial Properties of Mullein and Other Verbascum Species

Verbascum species like mullein have a multitude of chemical compounds that work together to defeat invading microbes like bacteria and yeasts.

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This is Mullein, Verbascum thapsus

Mullein, aka Verbascum thapsus, has long been a favorite respiratory remedy herb. This fuzzy biennial grows happily in sunny places, often along roadsides and in ditches or on the edges of fields where the soil has been disturbed repeatedly. Mullein's…

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Mucilage in Mullein for Dry Coughs – How It Works

Mucilage is slime. The mucilage in mullein works in a variety of ways. It coats and soothes dry, chronic coughs.

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