charlottemarietest Herb of the Week 10/9/2011 – Psyllium by The Herb Peddler on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 7:41pm What exactly is Psyllium? Psyllium is the seed portion of the plant, which is used for its fiber content. Psyllium husk is the dried outer shell of the seed. It acts as a gentle cleanser and a … Read more
Introduction to Aromatherapy Aromatherapy is becoming increasingly popular as a valuable way to promote both physical and emotional well-being by using essential oils extracted from plants. The benefits have been known for ages, however, it was not given a name until the 1920’s when the term aromatherapy was coined in France. Essential Oils An Essential … Read more
Eleuthero, which was once known as Siberian Ginseng, is a traditional Chinese remedy that is similar to Panax Ginseng. It is known as an adaptogen herb which restores vitality and energy balance, increases stamina, support memory function, and acts as a tonic to improve overall health. Research has also revealed that active compounds in Eleuthero … Read more
by The Herb Peddler on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 4:13pm Corn Silk aka se-lu si-li-gi, Indian Corn, Maize, Maize Silk, Mother’s Hair, Yu Mi Shu, Yu Shu-Shu, Zea. Corn Silk, is the silky-looking fiber that surrounds the corncob. As a natural remedy, corn silk is commonly and safely used for health of the urinary … Read more
by The Herb Peddler on Monday, September 5, 2011 at 9:54pm Stinging Nettles The nutrient-rich Stinging Nettle plant has been used as both food and medicine for centuries. The leaf is primarily used for allergy reactions and as a diuretic to relieve temporary water weight gain and also to promote urinary tract health. Nettle is … Read more
by The Herb Peddler on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 2:16am Yellow Dock root is well known as the most significant natural source of readily digestible iron. Herbalists have historically used the roots of this amazing plant to help build healthy blood and cleanse the body. Yellow Dock is found in North American as a … Read more
by The Herb Peddler on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 11:28pm Our first herb of the week is given to the Dandelion. The dandelion very much deserves to be first for being recognized as herb of the week. Sadly though, dandelions are typically regarded as a nuisance and people will go to great lengths to … Read more
Ear Candling by The Herb Peddler on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:44pm First let me say, ear candling is not supported by the medical profession. Many consider it dangerous and not helpful. As users of ear candles, we disagree with their opinion. When comparing ear candling to many medical treatments that maim and kill, … Read more
Heads up for our name change. We now have a retail location in The Old Gettysburg Village, Gettysburg, PA. The name of our new herb shop is The Herb Peddler. As always you may order online and now you can stop in to see us in person!
I just wrote a paper on crisis intervention for addictions and abuse for a class I’m taking and thought I’d share some info here on what herbs can help with alcoholism. Alcohol An estimated 17.6 million American adults (8.5 percent) meet standard diagnostic criteria for an alcohol use disorder according to results from the 2001-2002 … Read more