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Strengthen Those Lungs!
Meet Mullein. If you were to go buy some cut up mullein leaves in bulk, you might be surprised at how light and fluffy they a [...]
Bone Broth: What is it and why should I eat it??
Well, just like the name suggests, it's a broth, but one that is incredibly nutritious and helpful to the body. Made [...]
Feel Dandy with Dandelion
It’s yellow. It’s bright and cheery. It can evolve into puffballs and grant wishes. But, to the ordinary gardener, it’s just [...]
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head
Day after day of rain can be a bit hard to handle mentally & physically. When your mind is picturing grey skies, it can a [...]
Artichokes – A Mediterranean superpower
Besides being one of the better tasting things we can eat, artichokes pack in the benefits for our bodies. But how you might [...]
Dynamic Duo Helps Win the War on Warts!
How would you like a Wart Recipe? Now there's a question you don't hear very often! When you think of the word [...]
Making Memories
Someone once said: “ Forgive the mess, we are making memories.” We fully realize that with family and friends, life can get m [...]
Olive Oil: So Much More than a Pasta Ingredient
You already know that olive oil supports heart health. That’s why you cook with it instead of vegetable oil. What you probabl [...]
Positive Thinking- Making Sunshine Out of Rain
Today is National I Want You to Be Happy Day, and in honor of that, we would like to share a story with you of the wisdom of [...]
Pamper Your Pancreas
Your pancreas: it’s a little organ with a big job. It helps the body with digestion by releasing enzymes that are essential f [...]
Ole’ for Tortilla Chip Day!
In honor of Tortilla Chip Day, what goes better with Chips than Salsa? One of the key ingredients of salsa is also one of the [...]
Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 17th is “Random Acts of Kindness Day”! In honor of this life-affirming holiday, we’d like to give you three w [...]
Baby Your Pet Babies!
If you talk to a pet owner, chances are you will find someone who thinks the world of their pet. You may even hear “Fi [...]
Skin: It’s More Telling Than We Think
"The skin is a true symbol of our health because it's the last place to get nutrition, and if you can drive all those [...]
The Beauty of Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera naturally brings vitality and beauty to the skin without any harmful side effects. After all, haven’t you ev [...]
There’s a Fungus Among Us
Let’s talk about fungus. No, not the smelly fungus that grows on your son’s football cleats. We mean mushrooms. Specif [...]
Green & Clean
Did you know that Alfalfa can help your social life? Stop looking for the strongest deodorant available at the [...]
Yerba Mate
Is there an herb for organization? Yes: Yerba Mate (pronounced mä'-tay). How does this herb help you organize? Just re [...]
Looking for a little passion in your life?
I once heard a fellow herbalist take a very different approach as she talked about herbs that were principally meant f [...]
A Great Weight Loss Tool
In the past, we've talked about all the versatile uses of raw Apple Cider Vinegar, but let's highlight one of our favo [...]
Post Workout Pampering Salve
Here's a great salve to help pamper your body after all those New Year's resolution workouts (and to all those who hav [...]
Flora for Our Fine Feathered Friends
Today we give time to our delightful Fluffy Flighted Friends who provide the world such beauty, song, entertainment, a [...]
Put on Your Track Shoes for the New Year with Cordyceps
If you are looking for something to help you hit the ground running, we'd like to introduce you to Cordyceps. Cordycep [...]
Moringa: The Super Herb
It's been called a miracle tree and is known to be fast-growing and drought tolerant. Every part of the tree can be us [...]
Stevia – The Solution to Your Sugar Blues
Cupcakes and cookies and fudge, oh my! It's everywhere! Break rooms at the office, Aunt Mabel's kitchen, your neighbor [...]
Five reasons why Myrrh is so Myrrh-velous
We know this herb was so special 2,000 years ago that Wise Men felt it was worthy of a valuable gift. We can probably [...]
Comforted by Cloves
There's nothing more house warming than the smell of Clove in the air. You may see it on a ham or in a yummy spiced Wa [...]
The Three Gifts of Christmas
Have you ever wondered why Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh were considered gifts precious enough for a King? Many have g [...]
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
Wintertime & Christmas are often related to the fresh scent of Pine. This beautiful evergreen tree that covers man [...]
Be Grateful for the Cranberry
The Cranberry. It's a part of our American History. The early settlers used it for scurvy, digestion, appetite, and bl [...]
Sweet, Warm and Delightsome Stuff
When we think of cinnamon, it is usually coupled with sugar and butter, and like Pavlov’s dog, people start drooling. [...]
Pears!
There is nothing better than a juicy pear. Did you know that this delicious fruit is also very nourishing to the lungs [...]
The Oh-So Versatile Sage
If you get a whiff of this herb while you're cooking, and your mouth starts to water, dwell on all these amazing uses [...]
Witch Hazel – She’s a Good Witch, of Course!
Witch Hazel is one of the most common home remedies in the United States. She is found in beauty and personal care pro [...]
Halloween is Upon Us! So are the Pumpkins!
From pumpkin bread to pumpkin ravioli, you can find this seasonal squash just about everywhere. So, besides turning th [...]
BEE SMART! Use Raw Honey
Many people have asked the question, "What's the difference between regular honey and raw honey?" It comes down to thi [...]
Get Over it with Holy Basil!
Yes, everyone has something to get over, whether it be a past love affair, an old job, or a petty argument. To help by [...]
Make Yeast the Least of Your Worries with Coconut Oil
If you are dealing with an overgrowth of yeast in the body, Coconut Oil may be the secret weapon you need. Caprylic Acid is o [...]
Did Somebody Say Enema?
You've probably heard the word enema mentioned a few times throughout this course and thought "Uh, nope. NOT happenin'!" But [...]
Keep Calm and Drink Catnip Tea
Fun fact: In Elizabethan England, before the introduction of black tea, the tea of choice was Catnip. It was called Cat Mint [...]
Kelp for Help
Support Your Thyroid Health Naturally While you may not know if you have a thyroid disorder, if you experience the following [...]
Meet Schizandra and Siberian Ginseng
We'd like to introduce another couple of herbs that we've found "ma [...]
The King of Spices
Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, called it this; but today we like to call it Garlic. This amazing herb is known to have been [...]
…with Ashwagandha
Life comes with a lot of joy and festivities, but it can also come with stress. So much so that our inner Scrooge, Grinch, or [...]
Charcoal: Not just for Barbecues
Activated Charcoal is a great remedy to have on hand, whether it be in your medicine cabinet at home, or your first aid kit o [...]
Better than Butter for Burns
Have fun in the sun, without the blistering after effects! Here are some terrific natural remedies that exist for burns: · Ra [...]
Take Comfort in Comfrey
Comfrey contains something called Allantoin, an ingredient also found in Aloe Vera. Allantoin is known to help stimulate cell [...]
Hats, Minds, and Mung Beans
Do you often feel like you are wearing too many hats? With all this great herb information coming your way, your ten gallon h [...]
Coconut Water – Craze or Phase?
Coconut water is becoming more & more popular lately and some people are probably wondering, “What’s the big deal?” Well, [...]
Problem: Headache Solution: Herbs
Headaches. Pretty much everyone gets them at some point. For the occasional headache, herbs such as Feverfew, Chinese Skullca [...]
Brigham Tea? Mormon Tea? Ephedra? Ma Huang?
It's all just one herb but why so many names? Here's a little background: Native Americans first acquainted Mormon pio [...]
What is Your Face Telling You?
Here’s a fun little skill to study and learn more about: Face Reading. The Ancient Chinese believed that your face shows who [...]
Fun in the Sun!!!
We all know the Sun is a great source for plants, but did you know the Sun may help our health in the following ways? · Suppo [...]
Water: The Pillar of Life
"Water is the pillar of all life forms. It is the beginning and the end of a life cycle. Our life and our health, as well as [...]
A Whole Plant to Love
You see them in your breakfast bowl. You see them in granola bars. You sometimes see them in specialty whole grain breads. Th [...]
To shake or not to shake? That is the real question
Are you hesitant about what to put in your salt shakers? With all the controversy over salt and with so many options, sometim [...]
The Cleansing Power of Watermelon
Let us introduce you to one kind of gentle cleanse: the Watermelon Cleanse. Watermelon is incredibly nourishing to the kidney [...]
Fun Facts
Did you know that blood filters through the liver every 3 minutes? That's right, blood, the transporter of nutrients to your [...]
Eyebright
Your eyes are the windows to your soul. But how do you take care of them? Check out the herb Eyebright and see how it is so g [...]
Thinking Herbally
"To think Herbally is to think differently; we must think as nature does - holistically. Nature emphasizes the whole, rather [...]
Your Epidermis is Showing!
OK, grade school humor aside, it’s true, your skin is showing and it’s probably saying more about your health than you are aw [...]
Ah the Wonderful Benefits of Lemon…
...but if lemons aren't on hand, or you just need their benefits on the go, carry lemon essential oil. Just like lemon [...]
Embracing Echinacea
If you’ve heard of Echinacea, you may have also heard that you can only take it for a certain period of time. Perhaps that is [...]
The Healing Power of the Sun
We thought we’d share some brilliant words about vitamin D and sunlight. Humans make thousands of units of vitamin D within m [...]
Cuckoo for Coconut Oil!
What we are about to share with you may seem completely counter intuitive. After all, when you think of oils in food, you thi [...]
Red Clover! Red Clover!
Do you remember playing the game Red Rover when you were young? You'd call out Red Rover and have the other team send one chi [...]
Can’t beat those beets!
Looking for a gentle cleanse? Consider juicing beets! Here are some reasons why this pretty root vegetable could be just righ [...]
The Blessing that is Blueberries
These little blue balls of goodness aren't just some simple decoration for your next fruit salad. These berries are a true tr [...]
The Power of Pineapple
It's yellow, like the sun. It's tropical. It's fruity. It could taste like a warm breeze on the beach. But while you savor it [...]
Turmeric
This is an herb that is for just about everyone. Whether you just ran a marathon, recently did your first workout in forever, [...]
As Good as a Walk on the Beach
When your body gets tense and filled with stress, wouldn't it be nice to just go for a walk on the beach and breathe in the s [...]
Diatomaceous Earth….Good for Puppies too!
We recently shared how Diatomaceous Earth (DE) works as a natural bug killer. So, we want to let you in on a little secret: D [...]
Some MORE fun facts about Coral Calcium
We’ve addressed how Coral Calcium is so great for kids, but here is some more info on why big kids (you know -- you, your mom [...]
Reboot with Fasting
Generally, when we think of fasting we associate it with spiritual grounding or some kind of cleanse. But did you know that f [...]
Chlorella: Not Just Your Average Pond Scum
OK, it's not actually pond scum. This ancient single-celled, freshwater algae is known all over as a great detoxifier. It is [...]
Heartburn: Such a Pain in the Neck!
More specifically, it's a pain in the esophagus and the chest. It's a condition where gastric acid is regurgitated. Bottom li [...]
Herbs to Tame Those Sugary Ups and Downs
When our blood sugar levels are out of whack we can get a little cranky. And when there are treats all around it can create [...]
Eat as the Italians Eat
Just how effective is olive oil? Over 25 recent studies suggest that it’s very effective. In fact, they have found overwhelmi [...]
Parsley: More than Just a Pretty Garnish
Here's an herb that often gets overlooked for its value. Even in cooking it literally gets pushed to the side to be just a de [...]
Reishi – A Real Fun Guy
In Chinese medicine he is known as the Mushroom of Immortality. In Western Holistic communities he is known as the King of He [...]
Toning up the Lymphatic System
Did you know that jumping on a mini-trampoline or "rebounding," as it's sometimes called, is a great way to help improve lymp [...]
Slippery Elm Bark: A Great American Tradition!
We thought we'd share an herb that played an important part in our American History. During the Revolutionary War, George Was [...]
Got Garcinia Cambogia?
Not to be confused by its cousin, Garcinia Mangostana, this herb has recently been in the spotlight for good dietary reasons. [...]
Patience Does a Body Good
“Nature never makes haste. Her systems revolve at an even pace . . . the bud swells imperceptibly, without hurry or confusion [...]
Show Off That Brilliant Smile!
Homemade Teeth Whitener Everyone loves a brilliant smile, especially when it sparkles (just ask Prince Charming… it is, after [...]
Lucky Penny – This is no April Fool’s joke
See a penny, pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck! We’ve probably all heard this saying and thought, “Whatever!” Bu [...]
Kick Butt with Superfood Spirulina!
It’s been promoted as a super food for years but there’s definitely a reason why. This fresh-water algae is full of some seri [...]
The Plant Doctor Is In
Her name is Chamomile and she goes by a few names. The Greeks called her "Ground Apple" because of the way she grows on the g [...]
Diatomaceous Earth for the Spring Equinox
It’s springtime! Time to break out the Diatomaceous Earth. If you are looking for a natural pest control, try Diatomaceous Ea [...]
Love that Licorice
In the non-herbal world, licorice is usually associated with snacks and candies that aren't even flavored by the true natural [...]
New Vocabulary to Get Your Veins Pumping
When researching the herb Butcher's Broom you'll likely come across big words that may be new to you, such as "thrombosis," " [...]
Let’s walk on the Wild side!
Well the wild side that we are speaking of is Wild Lettuce. And we want to show you why now is the perfect time to take advan [...]
The Amazing Avocado
According to the Mayans, "Where avocados grow, hunger or malnutrition has no friends." We already know that the very nature o [...]
Intuition
"And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in [...]
Valerian Root – Don’t Let the Stink Stop You
Valerian root is a very old herb. How old? Hippocrates recommended it for digestive problems. Dioscorides, a Greek physician, [...]
Here is something you won’t forget: Shilajit, ’cause it’s legit
If you thought that the origin of Cordyceps was weird (the mushroom that grows on the noses of caterpillars in Tibet), then y [...]
Kidneys – The “Mother of all Organs”
Just like the liver needs extra nourishment to keep our bodies up and running, we must not forget another incredible filtrati [...]
Harmonize Your Hormones with Dong Quai
Hormones. We've all got 'em. When they aren't balanced, life may hit some sour notes. Dong Quai is an herb that is especially [...]
Echinacea to the Rescue!!
Cold fingers and cold toes, runny noses and sore throats, exhaustion and headaches. Do you feel like, as the season is chang [...]
Nurture Your Life Force with Herbs
"People can learn to study their life force in the same way that a master gardener studies a rosebush. No gardener ever made [...]
Holistic Health 101
At HerbU we are packing years and years of learning and experience into one course, and we realize it's easy to forget about [...]
Be a Scrabble Champ with Herbs!
We want to help you learn how to have smokin' health, along with a smokin' Scrabble score! Here are some herbs with letters a [...]
The Difference Between Whole Herbs & Vitamins
“Herbs are not vitamins, but they have vitamins in them.” ~Angela Harris Many people confuse herbal supplements with vitamin [...]
Gymnema Sylvestre: Garcinia’s Soulmate
We've talked before about "marrying " herbs -- you know, herbs that go together like peanut butter & jelly, like macaroni [...]
Be That Change
“I am in Control.” What a great mantra! And what better way to learn than from one of history’s best gurus on controlling the [...]
Aloe Vera – Ancient Egypt’s “Plant of Immortality”
Remember squeezing gel out of an Aloe Vera plant when you were a kid? Or maybe you used it by applying it on a scrape or a bu [...]
The Truth About Snake Oil
Way back in the "olden days," Australians exported a special remedy to America for the miners, trappers, and anyone moving we [...]
Take Clues from Nature
How many of us truly inspect the food we eat? Did you know there are clues in common fruits and vegetables that we eat… hopef [...]
Super Peppermint – Adaptogen Extraordinaire
It’s in our gum, our candy, our ice cream, our mints, and especially our toothpaste. Even when you just smell it, it has a wa [...]
Some Words of Wisdom
"Picture yourself when you were five. In fact, dig out a photo of little you at that time and tape it to your mirror. How wou [...]
Rosemary for Radiation
Many of us have heard about radiation and the effects it can have on the body, and in the cell phone age, we are surrounded w [...]
Oooh Honey
In its raw and unfiltered form, honey's gooey richness is jam-packed full of nutrients that our bodies just adore! Pos [...]
One Detox Tip That is Oh, So Simple
Since some may be hoping to detox from the stress of life, here’s a super simple way to achieve that goal... The lymphatic sy [...]
Kombucha, Kombucha, Kombucha
Try saying that three times, fast! It has been used since 221 B.C., but has become especially popular here in the United Stat [...]
Kidney Stones: The Closest a Man can Get to Giving Birth
If you’ve had them, you know. If you haven’t, you can only imagine what it’s like. But just like every situation in the body, [...]
Hemp Seeds
Looking for a source of vegan protein? Look no further. Hemp seeds are a great source of protein and valuable nutrients. One [...]
Have a Choco-Nutty Day!
Dark chocolate-covered nuts are well worthy of a celebration and here's why: Dark Chocolate Quality dark chocolate is [...]
Get Those Intuitive Juices Flowin’
You’ve seen how to make herbal formulas step by step, but does it still seem a little daunting? Here’s a list of things many [...]
Cracking the Mysterious Code of the Coconut
What secret treasure lies beneath that hard, hairy brown shell? Coconut Oil! Seems counter-intuitive to hype up something tha [...]
Celebrate Spinach!
Instead of boring you with the typical facts about how spinach was Popeye's go-to herb, and how it's so high in iron, here's [...]
Getting Rid of Them the Herbal Way
Blackheads. Nobody likes them, and it may be safe to say that everyone gets them. While we’ve addressed things like Raw Apple [...]
Another Good Obnoxious Weed: Burdock
This thistle-like herb inspired Velcro. It grows along roadsides. It was used in various ways by Native Americans and is cons [...]