Herb Highlights: Burdock
Herb Highlights: Burdock Introduction Burdock can be found all over the world and the root is often eaten.1 There are close to 50 species of Burdock worldwide, but Arctium lappa is the species that is used throughout China, Europe, and North America in traditional medicine.2 This species is native throughout Europe and Asia but has […]
Supporting Hood Herbalism
Supporting Hood Herbalism Yellow Emperor values education. This is why we have donated to groups like UNCF and supported the Lilium Initiativeโs organoleptic workshop. We also value the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community in our industry, supply chain, and community. So, when we discovered the work of Hood Herbalism, a community herbal education […]
Herb Highlights: Astragalus
Herb Highlights: Astragalus Introduction Astragalus is an entire genus of plants. The genus contains over 3,000 species, many of which have โmilkvetchโ in their common name.1 However, the species used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and dietary supplements is Mongolian milkvetch or Astragalus membranaceus/propinquus.2 Although it is a flowering plant, the roots are used to make […]
White Label Ashwagandha Extract
Our white label Ashwagandha extract is a turnkey solution for wellness brands ready to launch a best-selling adaptogen without the R&D overhead. We deliver this ancient herb in a shelf-ready, 2oz format; your branding, our formulation, with a six-week turnaround and flexible MOQs starting at just 1,000 units. Alcohol-free, dual-extracted formula Certified GMP and organic […]
Herb Highlight: Ginseng
Herb Highlight: Ginseng Introduction Our previous Case Study on Ginseng highlighted the history, popularity, benefits, and threats to American Ginseng. However, the article did not cover the various forms of ginseng. To clarify, all true Ginseng plants have Panax as the root of their scientific name. 1 There are 3 types of ginseng in […]
Historical Herbalist: Mrs. M. Grieve
Historical Herbalist: Mrs. M. Grieve Introduction Those that have studied herbalism have heard about Mrs. M. Grieve and her book A Modern Herbal. Born in 1858 in London, Sophie Emma Magdalene Grieve was introduced to herbal medicine during her time in India in the early 1880s.1 Eventually, after many years in India, Mrs. […]
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 isnโt 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 Heศรกka Sรกpa, 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 […]