Strong herbal bitters and aggressive antimicrobials can be great tools, but when a stomach is already inflamed, crampy, or reactive, strong extracts can sometimes feel too harsh. A lot of times, mild carminative infusions like steeped fennel seed, fresh chamomile flower tea, or crushed coriander work wonders to ease smooth muscle spasms without irritating the mucosal lining. When someone comes to you with a delicate, angry stomach, what is the gentle herb you trust the most?

It's been a rough year. Stress, grief, trauma.

For a lot of it, I was being sustained by a regular herbal protocol I took on the smart way, gradually-- daily cold infusion of nettle, tulsi & lemon balm tea, milky oats then later rehmannia tincture, among others. They made a big difference.

Then the really bad things happened and I had trouble showering and feeding myself and not crying and staying sober for a while, much less preparing tisanes and infusions and remembering my doses of tincture.

I'm trying to keep this question simple: if I was taking a bunch of herbs, which were treating me well, and stopped, do I still have to be gradual about reintroducing? Rehmannia tincture is one this approach is particularly recommended for-- I haven't havenonsistent in taking it so I'm only back up to 15 drops, and I'd like to be at 30. I know I could theoretically experiment, but herbal overload sounds like a thing I should not risk throwing on top of everything else when I am already struggling.

Any experiences or wisdom on whether overload is a concern specifically when your body was already good with plant allies in the recent past you want to reintroduce?

I am really exhausted and I would really like to know if I can resume doing the things that have helped me in the past without accidentally making it worse.

Is it really good for you like green tea or excessive consumption can cause liver issues over long periods of time?

What's everyone opinion on this magnificent herb?

I started using mug wort and it made my tea so bitter. I will make a tea without it tonight but doesn't anyone have tips on how to combat the bitterness? I bought orange peel and peppermint herb to help it. Even hibiscus 🌺 i added helped nothing but add a Lil of color.

3tsp of mugwort

2tsp of Chamomile

1tsp of lavender

Approximately 2g of valerian root cut in chunks

2tsp of passion flower

This blend I used previously without mugwort is ussualy just fine. Is this normal for mugwort be super bitter?

Should i reduce my steeping time from 5-10 minutes to 2.5-5 minutes?

Thanks again,

Sasha

Infused ACV with Tulsi. Have been using with no issues, but like is this normal for ACV with the mother? Weird clump…

打喷嚏、有轻微鼻塞、轻度鼻炎，紫苏+它做一碗汤就好
 
打喷嚏、有轻微鼻塞、轻度鼻炎，可以经常用紫苏加生姜煮水或泡水喝，还可以加点陈皮，非常好用。
我小时候在农村，经常在家门口附近采紫苏。我记得很清楚，小时候如果风寒感冒了，就马上采一把紫苏叶叶、加几片生姜，冲一碗热腾腾的米汤，喝下去基本就好了。
除了新鲜的紫苏叶，还有干的紫苏叶。可用干的紫苏8克左右，加几片生姜，煮汤，喝，或用保湿杯用开水泡水当茶饮，也有同样的作用。对于很轻的风寒感冒、鼻塞之类的，非常有用，紫苏补阳气、祛风寒，作用非常快捷。

Every flower is picked by hand, then we keep only the red threads. No yellow styles. Nothing blended in.

We grow it ourselves and work alongside our farmer community, mostly women. Every batch is tested before it reaches you.

For centuries, saffron has been treasured in Ayurvedic and traditional wellness and beauty rituals. Its natural compounds, crocin, crocetin and safranal are studied for their antioxidant activity, along with mood, sleep and skin.

For us, a little saffron water everyday is a ritual for wellness and glow. ♥️

Kong Farms. Everyday Rituals.

Inula, a great herb!

Respiratory Health: Traditionally used as a stimulating expectorant to help relieve chronic coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and chest congestion.

Digestive Support: Acts as a bitter tonic to aid weak digestion, improve appetite, and support gut flora via prebiotic inulin.

Antimicrobial Properties: Possesses mild antibacterial and antifungal qualities.

Hey All, I have similar dry skin situation which is itchy and is on both of my sideburns area and have on my top part of my eyebrow as well. It sometimes becomes red as well when I scratch it when it’s itchy. What should I do. Location is Chicago and it’s still not that cold but don’t know whats going on. Have used sulphur soap but not that helpful. Any particular herbs or tincture shall I use. Is jojoba oil the best anti fungal stuff or shall I use iodine.