Tag: Materia Medica
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Meet Marshmallow Root: A Little Comfort for Dry Fall Days
When the air turns crisp and the heat comes on indoors, you may notice it in your throat first. That dry, scratchy feeling is a perfect introduction to one of herbalism’s most soothing plants: marshmallow root. And yes, this is the plant connected to the original marshmallow confection, but we’re talking about the root, not… Read more
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Meet Hawthorn: Fall’s Little Red Heart Herb
When the leaves begin to turn, hawthorn puts on its own fall display: clusters of small, bright red fruits called haws. They look festive on the branches, but this thorny member of the rose family has a story that goes well beyond its looks. Herbalists have long associated hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) with the heart. Its… Read more
