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We sure get a lot of questions about sleep here at Ask the Herbalists. We can work with herbs to promote sleep and support natural rhythms.

Happy summer, readers! We're so grateful for your questions and subscriptions. Every question you send in to us serves as a source of inspiration and curious...

Historic uses of lemon balm are still relevant today.

Every spring I like to go outside and survey ‘the state of my estate’ to see what’s popping up out of the ground, and wondering what is yet to emerge. Last w...

I read that valerian is only considered safe for short term use, but I haven't been able to find a good answer about what that really means. Would it be okay...

Kate wrote us to ask: What can you recommend for someone who has daily headaches specifically behind her left eye. She's a secretary and uses the computer a...

Jenni wrote to us inquiring about taking an adaptogenic herb: "will it lose its effectiveness over time therefore needing to up the recommended daily dose?" ...

A subscriber writes in and asks: "My mother has restless leg syndrome. She is 86 years old and it is difficult for her to sleep. Her doctor prescribed Mirape...

A subscriber wrote in asking "how do essential oils affect the brain?" Essential oils (EO's) are wildly popular and, as a clinical herbalist and aromatherapi...

Hi, I am a 48 year old wife and Mom with a rewarding career and lately I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disinterested. My gynecologist suggested a...