The Herbalogic Blog

Spotlight on Herbs: Cinnamon
Cinnamon is often found in cookies and pies and cakes, oh my. But it's also a powerful therapeutic herb in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Jeanine explains how cinnamon is used,...
Spotlight on Herbs: Cinnamon
Cinnamon is often found in cookies and pies and cakes, oh my. But it's also a powerful therapeutic herb in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Jeanine explains how cinnamon is used,...

Spotlight on Herbs: Poria
Poria doesn't grown on trees you know- it grows under trees. Jeanine explains how and why it is that a fungus, not even a proper plant, is such a powerhouse...
Spotlight on Herbs: Poria
Poria doesn't grown on trees you know- it grows under trees. Jeanine explains how and why it is that a fungus, not even a proper plant, is such a powerhouse...

Herbal Ice Cream Series: Holy Roman Vanilla Cus...
We're all stuck at home on involuntary staycation. What better time to experiment with interesting flavors of homemade ice cream? And since Dave is an herbalist, it's time to experiment...
Herbal Ice Cream Series: Holy Roman Vanilla Cus...
We're all stuck at home on involuntary staycation. What better time to experiment with interesting flavors of homemade ice cream? And since Dave is an herbalist, it's time to experiment...

Spotlight on Herbs: Corydalis
Corydalis received tremendous fanfare a few years back when Dr Oz declared it the silver bullet for people with chronic pain. But as usual, there's more to this herb than just...
Spotlight on Herbs: Corydalis
Corydalis received tremendous fanfare a few years back when Dr Oz declared it the silver bullet for people with chronic pain. But as usual, there's more to this herb than just...

It's Not Just What, It's How
Traditional Chinese herbs can have different therapeutic effects based simply on the preparation method. Jeanine explores this concept using the example of seemingly simple side dish, rice.
It's Not Just What, It's How
Traditional Chinese herbs can have different therapeutic effects based simply on the preparation method. Jeanine explores this concept using the example of seemingly simple side dish, rice.

Spotlight on Herbs: Peony Root
Peony flowers are beautiful to be sure. But peony root is also a powerful herb related to regulating blood. Jeanine explains the difference in traditional Chinese medicine the differences between...
Spotlight on Herbs: Peony Root
Peony flowers are beautiful to be sure. But peony root is also a powerful herb related to regulating blood. Jeanine explains the difference in traditional Chinese medicine the differences between...