Herb Pharm Articles

This section of our web site is devoted to providing educational resources for your research of herbs and their uses.

 

Digging Deep for Root Harvest
by Matt Dybala
Autumn plant dormancy marks the beginning of Herb Pharm's root harvest season, which begins mid- to late October depending on weather patterns.
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Meet Our Principal Scientist
by Shari Hambleton
Kevin Spelman, PhD may have arrived at Herb Pharm to function as our principal scientist with an expansive background as a researcher, but, Spelman says, he doesn't want his scientific "pedigree" to eclipse the heart of his work.
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Product Profile: Stress Manager™ Compound
by David Bunting
Adaptogens like those in Stress Manager™ are becoming more important in today's world because they improve our response to newer, constant stresses like pollution from chemicals, noise, radiation and an over-abundance of information.
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Infused Herbal Oils & Essential Oils
What's the Difference?
by David Bunting
The term "oil" in herbal medicine can be a confusing matter without clarifying exactly what type of "oil" we are talking about.
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The Forgotten Pollinators
by Matt Dybala
Longer, warmer days are here, and with them we acknowledge a key player in the wonderful seed to flower transformations happening all around us – our friends and allies: the pollinators.
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New from Herb Pharm
These Not Your Ordinary Encapsulated Herbs
by Mike Gillette
While we believe that there are inherent advantages to the liquid herbal dosage form, solid dosage forms such as capsules and softgels can also be effective herb delivery options if properly made. With this in mind, Herb Pharm is pleased to announce three new encapsulated herb products created with the same meticulous attention to detail we give to all of our products.
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Nothing but the Best at Herb Pharm
by David Bunting
Herb Pharm has always prided itself on our "Seed to Shelf" quality philosophy towards herbal medicine. The phrase Seed to Shelf encompasses a lot of activities, but at its core it means control throughout, and traceability within our supply chain. From plant part specification to harvest timing, extraction and quality assurance testing, we set exacting standards for every phase of our operations.
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5 Herbal Products for Summer
by David Bunting
Usually when we think of seasonal herbs and extracts, we think of winter colds and flu. But as weather warms, our increased activity and time spent outdoors inspires another collection of season-related products.
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Take an Herbal Journey
by Mike Gillette
Herb Pharm is very excited about the latest additions to our product line. These products exemplify the global diversity of botanical medicine: they originate in disparate old world and new world traditions from the Amazon to China; nurture and heal the mind and emotions; mend and relieve physical wounds; and mitigate and correct internal disorders. Read more>>
Hay Fever & Allergy Season
by David Bunting
Although it's difficult to start thinking about the coming hay fever season even before winter has ended, ideally it is the best time to prepare. This is especially true for those of us who predictably suffer the agonizing symptoms of hay fever every year.
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Herbal Ed Lectures in the Kingdom of Bhutan
by Ed Smith
In September 2009 I had the honor of lecturing at the 7th International Congress on Traditional Asian Medicine which was held in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Herb Pharm was a corporate sponsor of the event.
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Dragon's Blood Liquid Tree Sap
by David Bunting
Found in medicine cabinets and herb markets throughout much of South America, Dragon's Blood is as important as it is common in Latin American folk medicine. The name of this popular remedy is, of course, somewhat of a misnomer. While Dragon's Blood is viscous and blood-red, it is the pure exuded sap of a tropical tree rather than the blood of an exsanguinated mythical creature.
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Herbs for the Nervous System
by David Bunting
Herbs that treat the nervous system represent a broad array of therapeutic agents.Historically, some of our most powerful botanicals have been nervous system herbs including painkillers such as Opium Poppy and entheogens including Peyote. Gentler psychotropic herbs including Ginkgo have become prominent for their effects on cognition and memory.
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Still Herbal After All These Years
Herb Pharm Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
by Mike Gillette
When the roots of a company are established in fertile ground, the growth is vigorous and healthy. And so it is with Herb Pharm – a company that began 30 years ago with passion and principles continues to thrive today as one of America's most recognized producers of medicinal herb extracts.
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Digestive Bitters Compound
by David Bunting
"Digestion, of all the bodily functions, is the one which exercises the greatest influence on the mental state of an individual." - Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
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