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Elderberry – An Herb for Flu Season
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis, Sambucus nigra)
By Ursula Basch
Herbal Bear School of Botanical Medicine
Elderberries have been used as an herbal remedy for centuries. Widely used in North America, Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, Elderberry is used for its antioxidant activity to boost the immune system, for coughs, colds, flu, [...]
A new class at the Herbal Bear School! -
Wild Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms
Date & Time:
Saturday, October 3, 2009;
10am – 5:45pm
Location:
The Herbal Bear House
11 Old Ferris Farm Road,
Grand Gorge NY 12434
Cost: $175.00 (includes lunch)
Register Here
Learn the skills needed to utilize wild edible and medicinal mushrooms! Spend an exciting day at the Herbal Bear Catskill Cabin with [...]
The Herbal Bear 2009 Botanical Medicine Program
We are currently accepting applications for the 2009 Botanical Medicine Program.
The 2009 Botanical Medicine Program offers a 6-weekend program, June through October, for those who desire an in-depth herbal program. The program is held one weekend a month (twice in October). This course is very special. It offers [...]
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
By Ursula Basch
Herbal Bear School of Botanical Medicine
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb. In medieval Europe, it was used as a diuretic and to treat joint pain.
Stinging nettle gets its name from the fine hairs on the leaves and stems which contain irritating chemicals that [...]
The Herbal Bear offers classes in Herbal Studies
Classes are offered in NYC and the Catskills
Visit our webiste for full information – http://www.herbalbear.com/
Here are our Spring Classes
Herbal Soap Making – Saturday, April 25, 2009 NYC
An Introduction to Herbal Medicine – Saturday, April 25, 2009 NYC
Introduction to Soap Making – Saturday, May 2, 2009 [...]
Hawthorn, red (white)
Crataegus monogyna Jacq.
Family Rosaceae
Spreading: In the forests up to 1500 m above the sea level. It is different from the black hawthorn.
Description: Prickly bush or tree, up to 5 m tall. The leaves are irregularly jagged and rounded – dark green from the upper side and light green from the bottom side. [...]
Are there menopause herbal remedies that work for hot flashes? Many women experience normally symtoms of menopause from the ages of 45 to 55. Hot flashes are a common symptom that occur when women experience a feeling of intense heat with sweating and rapid heartbeat. One hot flash may typically last from two to thirty [...]
Lots of people believe in the healing powers of a real alopecia aromatherapy recipe because it’s essential oils have properties that have been used for over a thousand years to cure some of the most common ailments. Stress is often calmed with chamomile, clary sage and ylang ylang so it stands to reason that is [...]
Feeling a bit Stressed?Try these herbs for stress.
By Ursula BaschHerbal Bear School of Botanical Medicine
Summer is over and the kids are back to school. It seems that everything starts to pick up the pace once autumn arrives. Our lifestyles often have lots of stressful issues such as: bills to pay, job deadlines, family conflicts, [...]
By Ursula BaschHerbal Bear School of Botanical Medicine
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Spring has finally arrived and the trees and flowers are now in bloom. Nature’s beautiful display can cause problems for people who suffer from allergies. All of a sudden, the sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion begin. Experts who monitor pollen and mold counts say [...]
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