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    Guest blog. "Celebrating Hollyhocks", by Christopher Hobbs
    Jayne Tamburello
    • Nov 2, 2020
    • 2 min

    Guest blog. "Celebrating Hollyhocks", by Christopher Hobbs

    The trick is to plant them in the fall in a dry or hot climate (unlike the English countryside where they are amazing). Last summer I...
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    Balm of Gilead-an ancient medicine
    Jayne Tamburello
    • Jul 28, 2019
    • 8 min

    Balm of Gilead-an ancient medicine

    This is an article that appeared in the Sunday, July 28, 2019 edition of the New York Times, written by Frank Bruni. It is an excellent...
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    Summer herbal smoothie bliss!
    Jayne Tamburello
    • Jul 2, 2019
    • 1 min

    Summer herbal smoothie bliss!

    Happy summer, readers! We're so grateful for your questions and subscriptions. Every question you send in to us serves as a source of...
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    Is my concentrated tincture shelf stable?
    Jayne Tamburello
    • Apr 2, 2019
    • 3 min

    Is my concentrated tincture shelf stable?

    Forest writes in asking: "Hello, I have recently made a tincture using everclear, adding water to get to the recommended 1:5 menstruum....
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    What does raw vinegar have to do with sinus health?!
    Jayne Tamburello
    • Mar 5, 2019
    • 2 min

    What does raw vinegar have to do with sinus health?!

    Anne writes: Oil of Rosemary, Eucalyptus & peppermint have done wonders when I feel a sinus infection coming on. Someone recommended Raw...
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    St. John's Wort herb interactions?
    Jayne Tamburello
    • Nov 6, 2018
    • 3 min

    St. John's Wort herb interactions?

    Susana wrote to us asking "Can you take Red Clover and St John’s Wort together or in the same day?" This is a great question, Susana! And...
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    Help! Do I need to decrease my adaptogen dose?
    Jayne Tamburello
    • Oct 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    Help! Do I need to decrease my adaptogen dose?

    Jenni wrote to us inquiring about taking an adaptogenic herb: "will it lose its effectiveness over time therefore needing to up the...
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    Holy Basil, 'The Incomparable One'
    Jayne Tamburello
    • Jul 5, 2018
    • 4 min

    Holy Basil, 'The Incomparable One'

    Holy basil aka Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is such a versatile herb that it is also called 'The Incomparable One' and 'The Elixir of Life'. ...
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    Essential oils on the brain. . .
    Jayne Tamburello
    • Jul 3, 2018
    • 3 min

    Essential oils on the brain. . .

    A subscriber wrote in asking "how do essential oils affect the brain?" Essential oils (EO's) are wildly popular and, as a clinical...
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    Chamomile Tea: So much more than a mellow evening beverage
    Jayne Tamburello
    • Jun 27, 2018
    • 3 min

    Chamomile Tea: So much more than a mellow evening beverage

    I have some chamomile tea bags in my pantry. I know it’s good for sleep, but what else, if anything, can I use them for? ​Great question!...
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