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It's ability to help ease stress, help us sleep better, & help support digestion are just a few of the many medicinal uses of chamomile.

Introductory Herbal Course Unit 4: Herbal Support for the Nervous System – Herbal Academy

Botanical Name: Malva sylvestris L, Malva vulgaris. The botanical name Malva comes from the Greek word 'malaxos', meaning slimy, or to soften. Other Common Names: Mallow, zebrina mallow, blue mallow, cheese-cake, high mallow, marsh mallow, cheese flower, malva (Spanish), malve (German), rödmalva (Swedish), mauve (French), almindelig katost (Danish). Habitat: The species is native to the eastern Mediterranean and North Africa, but is now naturalized in many parts of the world. Plant…

Introductory Herbal Course Unit 3: Herbal Support for Common Complaints – Herbal Academy

Here at the Academy, we often talk about the history and traditions of herbs. In this post we are focusing on the history of motherwort, as well as ways it has been traditionally used. We encourage you to continue to develop your relationship with motherwort through this post, studying historical texts, and your own firsthand experience! Come learn with us!

Plant Constituents - Types of Herbal Action

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