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Mortar and Pestles were described in the Ebers papyrus from Ancient Egypt - dating back to 1550 BC. It is the oldest preserved piece of medical literature discovered. It is estimated that mortar and pestles were used for 6,000...

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Forest Bathing

I love books. It’s a passion I learned from my mother who was never without a book to read.

When I was a student of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and about to graduate, a teacher said, “If ten years after graduating, you only have the books you...

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I love a salty snack. And if it’s cheesy and crunchy… I love it even more!

I know salt does not love me back. Most of us are aware of the warnings of too much salt. But is it all that bad? YES!...

How One Botanist Changed the World: The Tale of David Douglas

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The 18th and 19th centuries saw an explosion of invention and innovation in medicine, engineering, chemistry, and the sciences. 

Perhaps lesser...

How to Enjoy a Total Solar Eclipse Safely

On April 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun will pass over the contiguous United States. A total solar eclipse is rare and occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, blocking out the sun...

What’s in a Name? Why Latin Binomials are Important

As every ACHS student of herbalism quickly learns, the use of Latin terminology in herbalism is essential. Common names for an herb may be used for several quite different herbs. The only way to...