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Raspberry Leaf

Raspberry Leaf has long been known as an herbal ally for female bodies because of its action in strengthening pelvic floor muscles and the uterus. It supports the normal function of relaxation and contraction. This action makes it useful for childbearing as it may shorten labor and can decrease childbirth complications. It is also beneficial […]

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Nettles for Health

Sip a cup of nettle tea daily to enrich liver yin and blood while gently clearing heat. Nettle Leaf harmonizes the blood by clearing and enriching. Nettles are packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, K, and several B vitamins. They’re also an excellent source of iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, making them a natural […]

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Immune Booster – Cinnamon Twig Tea

Cinnamon Twig Formula is a very widely used classic formula, and a formula that I talk about a lot. It is gentle and flavorful, and is useful for the very initial stages of a cold or flu – wind cold invasion – with mild symptoms such as sneezing, aversion to cold and wind, mild sweating, […]

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Belamcanda chinensis, She Gan

aka Leonard Lily and Blackberry Lily Belamcanda is bitter & cold and enters the Lungs. It clears heat and transforms phlegm. It is used for coughs and wheezing with phlegm obstruction, and for sore throat with swelling and painful obstruction in the throat. It breaks up clumps to drain heat. This is only used short […]

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Cold Season Medicine Cabinet

I’m thinking of you, hoping you are enjoying this glorious fall. I want to share with you my favorite combination of natural remedies that I like to have on hand for the cold and flu season. Early treatment boosts your body’s ability to fight the pathogenic invasion (virus), so symptoms resolve more quickly. Here are […]

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