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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 HawthorneMarch 13, 2026
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 HawthorneMarch 13, 2026
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 HawthorneMarch 6, 2026
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 HawthorneMarch 5, 2026
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 HawthorneMarch 5, 2026International 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 HawthorneMarch 4, 2026