Herb Highlight: Lingzhi Mushroom
Herb Highlight: Lingzhi Mushroom Introduction Many know of the Lingzhi mushroom more commonly as the Red Reishi mushroom. Whichever name is used, both refer to Ganoderma lingzhi a fungus that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for 2,000 years.1 In TCM, the focus of medicine is on prevention and Ling Zhi is key […]
Historical Herbalist: Dr. James Still
Historical Herbalist: Dr. James Still Introduction The self-taught herbalist, Dr. James Still, never received a medical degree. Instead, he learned from books and experience healing those in his community.1 This isn’t entirely surprising because at the time of his birth in 1812, his parents escape from slavery had occurred less than 10 years before. In […]
Herb Highlight: Sage
Herb Highlight: Sage Introduction The sage we use in cooking, Salvia officinalis, is native to the Mediterranean.1 It is a common seasoning in sausages and stuffing. Many of us are familiar with its smell and taste. In addition to its savory profile, sage has slight stimulating properties. As a matter of fact, people brewed it […]
Historical Herbalist: Black Elk
Historical Herbalist: Black Elk Introduction Healing and Visions Black Elk, also known as Heȟáka Sápa, came from a long line of healers. Not only his father, but also his uncles were medicine men.4 At 19, he was a healer in his tribe5 and used a flowering herb that he had seen in visions and later […]
Herb Highlights: Elderberry
Herb Highlights: Elderberry Introduction Elderberry species grow throughout the Northern hemisphere as well as in South America, Australia, New Zealand, and many islands in the South Pacific.1 The species common in dietary supplements is Sambucus nigra. It also goes by black elderberry or European elderberry.2 Uses and popularity Both the berries and the flowers of […]
Chinese herbal organoleptic workshop
Chinese herbal organoleptic workshop The Lilium Initiative will be holding an organoleptic workshop for farmers and those that work with Chinese herbs. In order to support the event, Yellow Emperor donated $3,000. The donation will cover video production of the workshop and sponsor farmer attendance. The organoleptic workshop will have Peg Shaffer, from Chinese Herb […]
Historical Herbalist: Hildegard of Bingen
Historical Herbalist: Hildegard of Bingen Introduction Hildegard’s Herbalism In her late 50s, Hildegard wrote in her book Liber Subtilatum that the natural world exists in harmony with humans. Likewise, according to Hildegard, while humans care for nature, nature cares for humans.1 In fact, Liber Subtilatum was one of 9 books that she wrote throughout her life. Notably, […]
Herb Highlights: Licorice
Herb Highlights: Licorice Introduction Many people think of candy when they hear the word “licorice.” Despite that, the flavor that most folks associate with candy comes from anise seed not licorice root.1 Now, licorice root is common in herbal teas and dietary supplements. What’s the difference? Licorice is grown throughout Europe and the Middle East. […]
Historical Herbalist: Artemisia II
Historical Herbalist: Artemisia II Introduction Many herbalists are familiar with the Artemisia genus. For example, this genus includes the herb made famous by absinthe: Wormwood. 1 Furthermore, the namesake of the Artemisia genus is Artemisia II, Queen of Caria, who reigned with her brother-husband, King Mausolus in the mid-3rd century BCE.2 In fact, these siblings […]
Chinese Herbs, US grown
Chinese Herbs, US grown We here at Yellow Emperor take our supply chain seriously. It is also important to us that we decrease our CO2 emissions by sourcing locally. However, when it comes to Chinese herbs, there seems to be no way around sourcing from across the Pacific. Simply put, not many US farms grow […]
