Albizia: The Tree of Happiness
For many, an effective natural approach for the treatment of mild states of depression and…
Asafoetida
For Digestive Weakness, Food Allergies and Candida Dr. Michael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D. Asafoetida (Ferula foetida),…
Ashwagandha: Wonder Herb of India
By Dr. Michael Tierra There is an herb regarded as a 1st class adaptogenic…
Assembling an Herbal First Aid Kit
Susan W. Kramer, Ph.D., Esq. I’ve always been fascinated by first aid kits. As a…
Contemporary History of the Escharotic Black Salve
Narrated by Clark Bigham to Dr. Michael Tierra It was some 28 years ago, that…
Elder (Sambucus nigra)
Herb of the month, May, 1999 Compiled by Michael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D. Elder (Sambucus Nigra)…
Flowers as Medicine
The Way of Herbs revisited… Dr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. Herbal medicine is a humble…
Garlic Butter Better for Preventing Heart Attacks
By Alan Tillotson, Ph.D., AHG Recent TV ads from major cholesterol-lowering drugs like Lipitor flash…
Ginseng: The Effect of Steaming
(This Includes the Chinese and Korean Red Ginseng) Report Says Hot Steam Dramatically Increases Ginseng’s…
Guggul: An Herbal Preparation with Many Health-giving Uses
by Dr. Michael Tierra, O.M.D….October 2008 Guggul or guggulu (commiphora mukul, also commiphora wightii), more…
Herbal Proving: English Ivy, Hedera helix
Proving English Ivy: …Hedera helix (Araliaceae’”Ginseng family) by Holly Nielsen …June 2008……Having recently spent several…
Herbal Proving: Lemon Balm, Melissa Officinalis
by Mara Ribbin Lemon Balm is in the Labiatae, or mint, family, and has the…
Herbal Proving: Snapdragon Skullcap Scutellaria antirrhinoides
Herbal Proving: Scutellaria antirrhinoides, ‘snapdragon skullcap,’ Lamiaceae (Mint family)by Holly Nielsen…June 2008……The species can be…
How to Cook a Chinese Herbal Formula
By Al Stone, L.Ac…. As is the case with many aspects of traditional Chinese medicine,…
Is Soy Richer in Isoflavones?
Jim Duke Is soy (Glycine) really richer in isoflavones ,as soy-sponsored studies indicate, than Phaseolus…
Jade Screen: Traditional Chinese formula to Strengthen the Immune System
The Best Formula for Colds and Flu Prevention (and the first line of natural defense…
Kava: Powerful Anti-Stress Herb
Dr. Michael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D., Founder of the American Herbalists Guild The belief that there…
Loquat Leaf, Fruit and Seed
Dr. Michael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D. Biological Name: Rosaceae Eriobotryae japonicae Other Names: Loquat leaf, pi…
Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus) Scrophulariaceae Family
It is a native to Britain with various species found throughout Europe, Asia, the Himalayas…
Near Forgotten Remedies
Herbs from Scudder’s Pocket Case found in his The Essentials of Practice. Dr. Michael Tierra…
Nigella Sativa
Commonly Known As “Love in the Mist” A Beautiful Middle Eastern Herb With Many Uses…
Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola Rosea by Michael Tierra, L.Ac, AHG Rhodiola Rosea is a member of the family…
The Emmenagogues
Herbs that move blood and relieve pain Dr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. 1 Vervain 8…
The Wonders of Triphala
Triphala is the most popular Ayurvedic herbal formula of India, since it is an effective…
Three Commonly Used Herbs of Croatia
Michael Tierra On a recent visit to the Dalmatian coast, including the beautiful coastline cities…
Topical Uses for Cannabis sativa L.
Cannabis is considered under Federal law as a class I Controlled Substance, although in many…
Treating Depression with St. John’s Wort
Dr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. Remember Woody Allen’s film Annie Hall? The name was changed…
Viola Herb (Zi Hua Di Ding, Herba Violae)
This herb is the whole plant (including root) of the perennial herb, Viola yedoensis Mak.…
What about the Preparation of Herbs
Herbs should be processed before using or making into various forms. Because most Chinese herbs…
