The Herbalogic Blog

Cinnamon is more than just a cookie and pie spice. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has tremendous therapeutic value for joint pain

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,...

Poria is used in traditional Chinese medicine to resolve damp accumulation in the body by promoting urination, like a diuretic

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 Custard Ice Cream (5 stars)

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...

Corydalis makes a beautiful flower, but in traditional Chinese herbs, corydalis root is a powerful herb to relieve pain

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...

A simple bowl of rice demonstrates a powerful idea in traditional Chinese medicine- it's not just what you add to an herbal formula, it's how you prepare it that makes a quality, therapeutic product

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.

Peony flowers come in a variety of colors from white to deep red. But in Chinese herbs, peony root, red peony root or white peony root depends on processing, and has nothing to do with the flower color

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...