Herbal Tonics Series
My “First” Herb – Melissa The first herb I ever studied intensely was Melissa officianalis, otherwise known as lemon balm. This innocuous...
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Dr. Allissa Gaul
May 29, 20171 min read
Herbal Tonics Series
My favorite leaf – Nettles (I should have a pic of this hike) Once when I lived in England I accidentally sat in a nettle bush attempting...
Dr. Allissa Gaul
May 26, 20171 min read
“We have tincture MOJO”
In spagyric tincture there is a process of separation, purification and re-combining of plant materials. By separating the original...
Dr. Allissa Gaul
May 24, 20171 min read
Toxic Foxgloves and Your Heart
When I was a student in pharmacology, I remember reading about the side effects of digitalis. Digitalis is a drug that is derived from...
Dr. Allissa Gaul
May 23, 20171 min read
Herbal Tonics Series
My favorite underappreciated herb – Chamomile We all know Chamomile as part of the bedtime teas that are common available. But good...
Dr. Allissa Gaul
May 17, 20171 min read
Ensuring Quality in Your Herbal Medicines
Always be attentive to the quality of an herbal preparation. The herbs should be either wildcrafted or organically grown by a company of...
Dr. Allissa Gaul
May 16, 20171 min read
What is herbal medicine?
Herbal medicine is the use of medicinal plant material in the treatment of disease. Plants are a complex mixture of organic components,...
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