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Reishi (Ganoderma) Mushroom
  • February 23, 2026

Reishi (Ganoderma) Mushroom

Reishi, also known as ganoderma, is one of our valuable medicinal mushrooms. It’s a woody one, not a fleshy one. I discovered this first hand when I bought some dried reishi mushrooms from a Chinese herb shop in Las Vegas. They were hard, and I couldn’t break them in smaller pieces or even cut them with a knife. They’re not that hard when fresh, so it would be better to get the dried ones in a powder form or at least broken into small pieces. I’ve previously written about two other medicinal…

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Eucommia Bark
  • February 5, 2026

Eucommia Bark

The only surviving species of the Eucommia genus, eucommia is native to China and widely used in Chinese medicine as a superior tonic that enhances health and diminishes signs of aging. It is a superior tonic that promotes kidney, structural, and general health.

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Goldenthread, Phellodendron, and Yellow Root
  • January 27, 2026

Goldenthread, Phellodendron, and Yellow Root

Plants containing the alkaloid berberine have been used around the world to fight infections. Two examples of traditional Chinese herbs are coptis or goldenthread and amur cork tree bark. A third example is the Southern folk remedy yellow root.

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Teasel
  • January 9, 2026

Teasel

This common weed is a traditional herb for healing bones and joints and has recently gained in popularity because it can help aid recovery from Lyme Disease.

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Barberry and Healthy Personal Boundaries
  • January 8, 2026

Barberry and Healthy Personal Boundaries

A thorny shrub, barberry is used to fight infections, stimulate bile flow and aid conditions such as gallbladder pain, gallstones, and jaundice. Barberry is also helpful for supporting healthy personal boundaries, which are important to help define what is self and what is not self.

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The Evidence for Berberine
  • December 22, 2025

The Evidence for Berberine

A yellow alkaloid found in traditional infection-fighting herbs, it can help with metabolic syndrome, diabetes, inflammation, heart health, cancer, weight loss, and more.

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The Sensible Use of Caffeinated Herbs
  • December 9, 2025

The Sensible Use of Caffeinated Herbs

People all over the world drink beverages made with caffeinated herbs to feel energy and stimulated. Herbs like kola nut, guarana, and yerba mate along with coffee and tea are all examples of stimulating nervines and when used sensibly can be good medicines to use.

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The Health Benefits and Problems with Coffee
  • December 2, 2025

The Health Benefits and Problems with Coffee

A popular caffeinated beverage, coffee can help boost energy and concentration, but it is best when used wisely. Its bitter qualities can help with digestion and lighter roasts contain antioxidants that can help with free radical damage.

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