Herbal terminology can be a little tricky sometimes, in its precision — or lack thereof. Certain words have both broad uses and narrower uses, and if you aren’t sure which way a speaker/writer intends his use of the word, you might have to do a little poking around to make sure you’re on the same […]
Plantain (Plantago major/lanceolate) — A Good Beginner Herb
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 […]
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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