• April 4, 2025

Tangerine, Mandarin, and Lime

These three citrus essential oils come with an uplifting effect on mood and other health benefits. Tangerines and mandarin oranges are both very similar and limes have their own benefits.

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  • March 28, 2025

Neroli and Bergamot Essential Oils

Neroli and bergamot are two citrus essential oils that can help calm the nerves and aid tissue healing. Neroli is made from the flowers of a specific variety of sweet orange (Citrus x aurantium amara) and bergamot essential oil comes from the bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia). Previously, I’ve written about four remedies from the Citrus genus: lemon, grapefruit, sweet orange, and bitter orange.NeroliNeroli essential oil has a delicate floral aroma that is relaxing to the nerves. The scent…

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  • March 26, 2025

Oranges as Food and Medicine

Primarily known for being a sweet, healthy snack, oranges are high in vitamin C and other nutrients. They also have medicinal benefits and the peels can be used as digestive tonics and a respiratory decongestants.

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  • March 18, 2025

Sweet and Soothing Anise Seed

A remedy for cough, congestion, gas, colic, and nervous indigestion, anise seed is a sweet and soothing aromatic that has antispasmodic and carminative properties. 

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  • March 11, 2025

He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti)

A traditional jing tonic in traditional Chinese medicine, he shou wu helps to fortify the vital energy of the body, promoting health, restoring hair color, and prolonging life.

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  • February 28, 2025

Saw Palmetto

More than just a prostate formula, saw palmetto can be used to help both men and women, aid the elderly, reduce wasting conditions, and balance reproductive hormones. This prolific Florida plant has been used as both food and medicine by the indigenous Seminole people. And, of course, it is an incredibly valued herb for men's health.

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  • February 24, 2025

Morinda Root and Noni Juice

Noni juice is the juice of the Morinda citrifolia tree. The Morinda genus consists of a small group of trees, native to Southeast Asia. The fruits, leaves, and/or roots from M. citrifolia and M. officinalis have been used as medicine and while the benefits may have been over-hyped, remedies from the Morinda trees can have benefits for your health.

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  • February 14, 2025

Triphala

A popular Ayurvedic formula for improving gastrointestinal, liver, and immune health, Triphala is trio of herbal fruits that have numerous health benefits.

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