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The ways that herbs can improve your body and mind.

Penn Herb: Celebrating 100 Years of Herbal Remedies

Penn Herb Company, founded in 1924, celebrate its 100th anniversary. Come with us down memory lane as we reflect on our rich history of providing herbal remedies here in Philadelphia.

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Chamomile Chronicles: Flower Power for Daily Wellness

The versatility of Chamomile is nothing short of remarkable. Whether fresh, dried, powdered, tinctured, or encapsulated, it is flower power for modern-day wellness. Here are 10 reasons to love Chamomile and 5 ways to incorporate it in your daily life.

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The Benefits of Drinking Tea

How about a superfood that’s cheap, has no calories, is associated with relaxation and pleasure, tastes good, and is available everywhere, from the finest restaurants to the local diner?

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How To Use Herbs: 4 Simple Herbal Preparations

Herbs come in all forms – bark, root, leaf, seed, flower, whole, cut & sifted, powder. Learning how to use each form will help you experience their beneficial properties effectively.

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ESSENTIAL OILS: The Benefits of Lavender, Bergamot & Frankincense (Part 1)

Lavender is one of the most popular and versatile essential oils used worldwide to reduce stress, provide relaxation, repel insects, and much more. Here are some of my favorite ways to use Lavender.

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Brain-Boosting Botanicals

It’s not easy to get your brain back in gear after a long holiday weekend or after returning from a fun-filled vacation. Boost brain power with these think-better botanicals.

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Beat The Heat With Cooling Herbs

Staying calm, cool, and collected during the hot and humid summer days is as easy as experimenting with your favorite cooling herb.

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Olbas Oil: The Power to Breathe from Nature’s Medicine Chest! Part I

Essential oils are one of nature’s ways of maintaining wellness. Discover the 100-year old Swiss essential oil formula known the world over as Olbas Oil!

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