Category Archives: Herb Notes

Herbal research studies…common pitfalls Join Dr. Marija, resident herbalist and microbiologist with My Custom Herbs as she talks about advanced topics in herbalism. Today she discusses common pitfalls in herbal research studies. Posted by My Custom Herbs on Wednesday, August … Continue reading →

How to choose probiotics for yourself… (My Custom Herbs Weekly Q & A)   https://www.facebook.com/mycustomherbs/videos/2279906582324022/

Boletes!   https://basmati.com/2019/08/14/wild-edible-mushrooms-bolete-bonanza wild mushrooms, foraging, porcini, boletus, cancer, immune

  https://www.facebook.com/basmatidotcom/videos/527150071157512/ bacterial infection, staph, MRSA, digestive, bitters

Weekly FB Live on advanced topics in botanical medicine…   Analysis of 5 years worth of National Poison Control Center data comparing adverse effect case numbers and case fatalities due to medications versus botanicals (and food), adjusted for population usage … Continue reading →

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All about Pine medicine!   https://www.facebook.com/basmatidotcom/videos/1291690517666064/ cold, flu, congestion, incense, vitamin C

https://basmati.com/2019/08/07/sacred-trees-oak-folklore-medicine-food astringent, diarrhea, bleeding, rashes, burns, Druid

Info on herbal adverse effects reporting… How/where to look for info on herbal adverse effects and the importance of critical evaluation of the data.   https://www.facebook.com/mycustomherbs/videos/3096989180341529/

This week I address questions on Senna and on, well, what it means if you’re seeing chunks of food in your poo……   https://www.facebook.com/mycustomherbs/videos/640126749841485/

  https://www.facebook.com/basmatidotcom/videos/648565068955997/ sedative, insomnia, anxiety, digestion, menopause, hot flashes, beer, ale

Some of my favorite aromatic plants have a rich history of use in ritual, ceremony, spiritual practice, hygiene, and simply for enjoyment that dates back likely for as long as we’ve had noses. Though I’ve stopped using two of my … Continue reading →

Today’s FB Live topic: Herbal Safety – 5 of the most common reasons for herbal adverse effects… Tune in each week as I discuss advanced topics in herbal medicine.   https://www.facebook.com/mycustomherbs/videos/1621661757968244/

Smile!   https://basmati.com/2019/07/24/6-herbs-healthy-teeth-gums healthy teeth, gums, cavities, periodontal, gingivitis

Herb Safety – Part 2 – More data-based perspectives on the relative safety of herbs versus pharmaceuticals.     https://www.facebook.com/mycustomherbs/videos/1314268945414975/

Growing near you…Shepherd’s Purse!   https://basmati.com/2019/07/17/meet-weeds-shepherd%E2%80%99s-purse-food-medicine

Fig-what??? Figwort! Learn what it is here : )   https://www.facebook.com/basmatidotcom/videos/637531333403877/ arthritis, lymph system Apologies for the crappy photo…it’s all I had in my photo library : )

  If you are a healthcare practitioner of any sort and your patients are using herbs, you might tune in to this weekly series for some guidance on what herbs are, how they act, their efficacy, herb-drug interactions, safety and … Continue reading →

Tips for your new puppy! https://basmati.com/2019/07/10/start-your-puppy-out-right-these-tips dogs   canine    health    puppy    nutrition    calming herbs