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πΏ Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a traditional European herb with a wide range of actions, including nervine, relaxant, diaphoretic, and carminative properties.
Its gentle, pleasant taste also makes it especially suited to tea preparations. But what makes Lemon Balm particularly interesting is the way its actions and energetics relate to hyperthyroidism.
In this Short, we take a closer look at Lemon Balm and why itβs considered an important herbal remedy for this pattern.
#lemonbalm #hyperthyroidism #thyroidhealth #herbalism #herbalmedicine #melissaofficinalis
πΏ Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a traditional European herb with a wide range of actions, including nervine, relaxant, diaphoretic, and carminative properties.
Its gentle, pleasant taste also makes it especially suited to tea preparations. But what makes Lemon Balm particularly interesting is the way its actions and energetics relate to hyperthyroidism.
In this Short, we take a closer look at Lemon Balm and why itβs considered an important herbal remedy for this pattern.
#lemonbalm #hyperthyroidism #thyroidhealth #herbalism #herbalmedicine #melissaofficinalis


![The Right Way to Use Ginkgo
If youβve ever tried Ginkgo tea or tincture and wondered why it didnβt live up to its promise, youβre not alone. Sajah Popham from The School of Evolutionary Herbalism talks about why the form, dosage, and duration of Ginkgo matter far more than most people realize, and why herbalists should rethink how they use this plant.
Hereβs what youβll learn:
-Why whole-leaf Ginkgo teas and tinctures often produce minimal effects compared to standardized extracts
-How dosage, duration, and preparation determine whether Ginkgo is likely to be effective
-Why itβs important to read scientific research beyond study headlines, and examine the details
-The key contraindications, interactions, and safety considerations for standardized Ginkgo extracts
-How understanding a plantβs core actions helps herbalists choose the right remedy for the right person and how this applies to Ginkgo
To learn more, check out the full video: https://youtu.be/fSptpAdrHpI
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ABOUT EVOLUTIONARY HERBALISM
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Evolutionary Herbalism is built upon holistic philosophies of herbalism and nature from across the world. From Ayurveda and alchemy, to clinical herbalism, medical astrology and modern science, this approach seeks to unite traditional models of plant medicine into a cohesive clinical practice. This holistic model of herbalism honors the whole plant and the whole person, and seeks to utilize medicinal plants in a way that equally addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual sides of healing.
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ABOUT SAJAH
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Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy.
His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves.
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