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IN THE NEWS
The use of Huoxiang Zhengqi (a plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been shown to increase the quality of life in patients receiving chemo.
Curious about alcohol free alternatives? Listen to my sobriety story and check out this article with Dry Altas for my current non alc picks.
On Schisandra, or herbal L-theanine IMO, this article about the current knowledge and therapeutic perspectives of this multifaceted plant.
This podcast interview with my favorite herbalist David Winston.
“So many herbalists live truly inspired lives. Nobody gets into herbal medicine because they think they are going to become rich and famous. That’s not the motivation. There are people who become well known and make a good living, but that is not the underlying motivation. To a great degree, people fall in love with plants and with the idea of helping others, and that is the real motivation.”
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SUPERNATURALNESS
With spring finally making an appearance I wanted to share a few posts that may be helpful for the shift of season. Spring is the perfect time to start including more infusions (herbal tea) into your routine — think Nettle, or an Allergy tea (linked below), brew your creations in the perfect tea pitcher.
Digestness HRBLS! Our bright citrus blend with hint of ginger-spice for a blissful belly. Use daily for enhancing digestion and gut-healing.
Looking for HRBLS in-person? Here are some of our favorite shops stocking our gummies around New York.
Want to see HRBLS in your local shop? Let us know below!
Learn more about Apothékary’s newest tincture The Honest Youth. In this class we cover the active ingredients in this tincture (Reishi mushrooms, Tremella mushrooms & Milk Thistle) and how they support collagen synthesis in the skin. Code RACHELLE for 15% off site wide.
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Buckwheat dumplings in hearty, lemony, white bean & vegetable soup
This savory soup is full of culinary herbs, which are medicine too, and the powerhouse Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat Flour that is one of our greatest functional foods for the immune system.
Using Big Bold Health’s Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat flour in place of regular flour is a great way to increase the nutritional value of your favorite recipes. Its high level of polyphenols, pre+probiotic activity, and naturally gluten and grain-free-ness work to undo cellular stress and rejuvenate essential systems.
Found in Earth's harshest climates, Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat is an ancient plant with powerful immune-restoring properties, and it makes a mean dumpling!
This recipe is so simple and quick to make! Herbalism is all about food-first so finding ways to make your own means finding ways to make your health that much better. Watch the full video here.
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