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Respecting elders… the anti-viral power of elderberry

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Sarah

This years cold and flu season is particularly nasty.  If you haven’t noticed, the news lately is littered with health notices and stories about the “Super Crud” and it’s not a surprise, it’s flu and cold season. As a supplement … Continue reading →

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Dr. Jake Felice speaking at Hempfest 2011

Posted on August 19, 2011 by admin

I will be speaking this Saturday, August 20th at Hempfest 2011 on the benefits of cannabis oils, lotions, and creams for the treatment of chronic pain.  Come on out, it would be great to see you there!  I’ll be at … Continue reading →

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Yarrow in flower in Seattle, WA

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin

Yarrow in flower in Seattle, WA.   This is one of my favorite medicinal plants.  As a tea, yarrow is an excellent female balancing herb useful in amenorrhea, non-specific vaginal discharges and water retention.  Yarrow is highly antiseptic which means … Continue reading →

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Foxglove now in flower in Seattle

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

Foxglove has been used from early times in heart cases. It increases the activity of all forms of muscle tissue, but more especially that of the heart and it’s small blood vessels.  Chemicals from the plant are used in the … Continue reading →

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Sage tea for your sore-throat

Posted on June 8, 2011 by admin

Sage is flowering now in Seattle.  This particular sage is a culinary sage, grows well in Seattle, and can also be used as medicine.  Leaves of sage make a dilute tea that can be used to help your sore throat, … Continue reading →

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California poppy helps you relax through coughs and colds

Posted on June 7, 2011 by admin

California poppy is blooming this week in Seattle.  It is a traditional medicinal plant of the Indians and was used extensively by early settlers in rural areas of California.  The whole plant can be used as medicine.  California poppy is … Continue reading →

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