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Erin asks "Can Spiraea Alba) (also known as white meadowsweet) be used in the same herbal manner as Filipendula ulmaria (Queen of the Mea...

Using herbs to induce abortion is a dangerous endeavor and is not recommended. Read on for an herbalist's perspective.

Image byAnastasia GeppfromPixabay An ATH reader asks if cabbage juice can heal a medication-induced ulcer. Before we get to cabbage, it i...

Question submitted by Edwin: Asking for suggestions for liver cancer. The liver is the largest solid organ of the human body and a powerf...

We’ve received a few questions recently about interactions between herbs and hormonal birth control, so I’ll address them all here. Erica...

ATH thanks Theresa for asking: “What is the best herb for a 24 year old female for amenorrhea due to low body weight, low body fat, with ...

Missy writes: My mom has an under active thyroid. I have purchased ashwagandha, brahmi, and bladderwrack in powdered form. I’m looking...

With all the choices out there, eating healthy and losing weight can be a challenge. Therefore, I have put together a food pyramid to he...

Most of us are preoccupied with COVID-19 right now, and for good reason. We’ve had to drastically change the way go about our day to day ...

Your body’s immune system is a remarkable machine designed to protect you from harmful threats that may arise from outside or inside your...

COVID-19 TCM Herbal Protocol for Western Herbalists with Thomas Avery Garran, PhD How can Western Herbalists learn from the Traditional C...

The COVID-19 situation is changing by the minute in the United States. Consider these simple diet, lifestyle, and herbal recommendations.

Herbal powders are a simple, cost-effective method of taking herbs because they are ingested as food. I like to use them because you are ...

"laid upon an hard tumour or swelling..do help to dissolve or discuss them"

Infusing herbs into oil is a wonderful way to extract an herbs phytochemicals, aromatics and culinary flavors. Depending on the composition,

On the cusp of February, visions of and dreams of hearts are on our minds in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. According to the American H...

Drinking tea may be good for your heart, researchers report.

the distilled water applied to places pained with the gout, or sciatica, doth give a great deal of ease

Exploring the herbal writings of Nicholas Culpeper.