The word “astringent” is not one we commonly use. Astringing herbs draw proteins together, meaning that they bind tissues and hold back fluids. If you’ve ever had a very dry, red wine, then you’ve felt the effects of astringency. The sudden dryness of your mouth is a perfect example of the action of astringents. In …
To most people, the acrid taste is one of those dreaded flavors. It’s reminiscent of having vomited in your mouth and that awful aftertaste you get. GROSS! It can be described as a bitter, burning flavor especially in the back of the throat. It’s not pleasant, but the actions are worth it. The energetics of …
We’re going to examine another herbal action today: immunomodulating Anytime you hear the word “immuno” you know it refers to having an effect on the immune system. Modulate means to regulate or adjust. So basically, immunomodulating means to regulate or adjust the immune system. Don’t mistake this action for immunostimulant; these are two different actions …
Anticatarrhal is one of the herbal actions you’ll encounter as you journey through your herbal studies. This term was more commonly used in early herbal texts, but I use it in my program as well. What is Catarrh? Catarrh is mucus, plain and simple. Anticatarrhals are primarily used in cases of congestion of the upper …
