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St. Patrick's Day Herbal Remedies: Irish Herbs for Natural Health

St. Patrick's Day Herbal Remedies: Irish Herbs for Natural Health

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with science-backed Irish herbs. Discover traditional remedies, their health benefits, and creative ways to incorporate them into your festivities.

Sloane HawthorneSloane HawthorneMarch 14, 2026
Spring Allergy Herbs: What the Research Actually Says About Nettle, Butterbur, and Quercetin

Spring Allergy Herbs: What the Research Actually Says About Nettle, Butterbur, and Quercetin

Pollen season is here and the supplement aisle is full of promises. Here is what the clinical evidence actually says about the three most popular herbal allergy remedies — and what I personally use when my own eyes start swelling shut.

Sloane HawthorneSloane HawthorneMarch 13, 2026
Herbal First Aid for Minor Burns: What Actually Works Beyond Aloe Vera

Herbal First Aid for Minor Burns: What Actually Works Beyond Aloe Vera

Your kitchen burn kit shouldn't stop at aloe. Here's what a clinical herbalist actually keeps on hand — calendula, plantain, honey, and more — with the evidence behind each one and clear guidance on when to skip the herbs entirely.

Sloane HawthorneSloane HawthorneMarch 13, 2026
The Herb-Painkiller Overlap: OTC Drug Interactions Every Herb User Should Check

The Herb-Painkiller Overlap: OTC Drug Interactions Every Herb User Should Check

Your liver doesn't care which shelf something came from. Here are the herb and OTC painkiller combinations I flag most often in clinical practice — and what to do about them.

Sloane HawthorneSloane HawthorneMarch 13, 2026
The Spring Detox Trap: What Your Liver Actually Needs (Spoiler: Not Herbs)

The Spring Detox Trap: What Your Liver Actually Needs (Spoiler: Not Herbs)

Every March, the internet floods with "spring cleanse" recipes and $50–$200 detox blends that do nothing your liver isn't already doing—except sometimes cause real harm. Let's look at what your liver actually needs.

Sloane HawthorneSloane HawthorneMarch 6, 2026
Spring Transition Herbs: What Actually Helps When Your Body Shifts Seasons

Spring Transition Herbs: What Actually Helps When Your Body Shifts Seasons

Your sluggishness, mood dips, and digestive weirdness this time of year aren't in your head — they're biology. Here's what the research actually says about which herbs can help (and what's just March marketing).

Sloane HawthorneSloane HawthorneMarch 5, 2026
Building a Home Herbal Remedy Cabinet: A Research Librarian's No-BS Guide

Building a Home Herbal Remedy Cabinet: A Research Librarian's No-BS Guide

A practical, evidence-grounded guide to selecting 8–12 core herbs that actually do something measurable — with real storage chemistry, honest drug interaction warnings, and permission to call your doctor.

Sloane HawthorneSloane HawthorneMarch 5, 2026

International Women’s Day and Herbalism: 6 Women to Know

A safety-first International Women's Day guide to female herbalists who shaped modern herbalism, with practical ways to honor their work beyond performative posts.

Sloane HawthorneSloane HawthorneMarch 4, 2026