by Lisa Amerine, ND | Nov 16, 2023 | Food, Health, herb
Berberines to the Rescue Berberine is a natural alkaloid present in plants from the Berberis genus which includes approximately 450-500 species. Its earliest recorded use was in Assyria in 650 BC as a blood-purifying agent. Asian cultures have used plants from the... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Nov 8, 2023 | Food, herb
Process your Sweets with Fenugreek Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) originated in the Mediterranean, Southern Europe, and Western Asia regions of the world. Its Latin name trigonella is due to the triangular-shaped flowers. Fenugreek is a semi-arid plant that is... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Sep 20, 2023 | Health, herb
The Miracle Elixir, Gotu Kola Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has thousands of years of history behind it. It has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for thousands of years and was considered one of the “miracle elixirs of life”. Gotu... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Jul 21, 2023 | Health, herb
Raspberry Leaf: Not Just for Women Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus folium) has been used for centuries as an herbal tonic for women. This shrub commonly grows in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is a uterine tonic and is helpful with abnormal and/or painful... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Jun 19, 2023 | herb
Feverfew for the Pain in Your Head Traditionally feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) has been used for supporting digestive health, dealing with head pain, asthma, muscle cramping, psoriasis, and treating the common cold. Nowadays, it is often most well-known for its... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | May 19, 2023 | herb
Hibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffa is an annual bushy plant that is generally grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Fresh or dried calyces are what is commonly used for medicinal purposes though the stems, leaves, and seeds can also be used for many other purposes....
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