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Herb of the Month: Nigella Sativa

March 26, 2025

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Nigella has long-documented medicinal roots. Take a look at the many reported benefits.

Herb of the Month: Chinese Skullcap

This botanical has more than 40 bioactive compounds and a variety of benefits.

October 23, 2024

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Chinese skullcap has more than 40 bioactive compounds and is known for its wide variety of wellness benefits.

Less is More: More Results, Less Medicine

July 12, 2023

Matt Warnock, J.D.

Herb of the Month: Berberine

May 24, 2022

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

A bitter-tasting, yellow-pigmented compound berberine has gained much attention in recent years. It is found in the roots, rhizomes, stems, and barks of plants like goldenseal, Oregon grape, and European barberry. It is known as a cationic alkaloid and was first isolated in 1917 from goldenseal. Although berberine is still...

How TCM Can Help Relieve Your Spring Allergy Symptoms

April 12, 2021

Jing Struve

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on more than 5,000 years of documented practices using nature’s resources to heal physical ailments in humans and animals. TCM encompasses the practices of acupuncture, utilizing herbs, Tui Na, cupping, moxibustion, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, meditation, and more. Using TCM techniques and herbs is...

Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine

June 27, 2018

Gianna Bruzzese

Ayurveda Ayurveda is often considered one of the oldest forms of medicine. Originating in India over 3,000 years ago, Ayurveda combines the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). It is still one of India’s traditional health care systems (1). Ayurveda has two main guiding principles. The first...