Plantain Plantain (Plantago spp.) is one of my favorite beginner herbs. It is ubiquitous. It is distinctive and, therefore, easy to identify and hard to confuse. It is also versatile, easy to use on the spot but useful for making preparations ahead of time, too. Two distinct varieties of plantain are found across the United […]
“Help, I’ve Fallen” — Essential Oil Blend
This is a blend I created as a school assignment for one of my case studies. I made it for myself after I fell down part of a flight of stairs. (Ouch!) The essential oils were chosen to be supportive of both muscle tissue and joints, but are not intended for broken skin. If this […]
Therapeutic Margin — What is It, and Why Does it Matter?
The term “therapeutic margin” refers to the gap – or “margin” – between the therapeutic (beneficial) dose and the toxic dose of a given substance. The wider this gap, the higher a therapeutic margin the substance is said to have, and the safer it is to use. Herbalists typically restrict their practices to herbs with […]
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