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Damiana and Vanilla Cordial | Herbal Academy | Drink with vanilla pod
  ON February 07,2021

Damiana and Vanilla Cordial

Homemade vanilla cordial with damiana is a lovely introduction to using vanilla as a home herbal. While used widely as a flavoring agent and a perfume, vanilla’s other uses are largely overlooked.  Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) is purported to sharpen the mind and strengthen memory (McBride, 2010). Vanillin, which is the primary chemical constituent in vanilla…

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Stay Calm Adaptogen Syrup with Ashwagandha and Eleuthero | Herbal Academy | Ashwagandha in paper bag
  ON January 05,2021

Stay Calm Adaptogen Syrup with Ashwagandha and Eleuthero

Provide your body with the tools it needs to improve its stress response through an adaptogen syrup. Adaptogens are those herbs found to promote the regulation of the hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal glands (Brusie, 2017). By reducing fatigue and enhancing focus, adaptogens promote a sense of overall wellness.  A commonly used adaptogen, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)…

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