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CALIFORNIA POPPY

(Eschscholzia californica)

Nervine

California Dreamin' : california poppy for sleep

Dr. Michele Burklund July 13, 2013

Get dreamin' with california poppy added to your bedtime tea…

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In HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SLEEP Tags California dreamin', California Poppy, Eschscholzia californica, Natural treatment for insomnia, Naturopathic Medicine, Nervine, Soothing Caramel Tea, Yogi Tea
Dr. Michele Burklund Founder of Medicine Wild

IMMUNE STIMULANT

Eliminate Colds With Echinacea

Dr. Michele Burklund June 25, 2013

Echinacea is one of the most well-known plants for fighting colds because it is effective for both viruses and bacteria all while stimulating the immune system…

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In SUPPLEMENTS & VITAMINS, HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HEALTH & WELLNESS Tags Botanical Medicine, cornflower benefits, Echinacea benefits, natural health, Naturopathic Medicine, Treat colds naturally
Dr. Michele Burklund Founder of Medicine Wild

NUTRIENT-DENSE CACTUS

Rich in antioxidants, minerals, and linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid for your body.

Perfect Prickly Pear: medicine and superfood

Dr. Michele Burklund June 15, 2013

Prickly pear is a cactus that is both a food and a medicine and also touted as a "superfood' by many doctors…

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In HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, FOOD & NUTRITION, SUPERFOODS & PLANTS Tags Alternative Medicine, Michele Burklund, Natural Medicine, nopal cactus, Prickly pear, Prickly Pear Drink

LEMON BALM

Part used: Leaf

Nervine

Lovely Lemon Balm: ease anxiety and improve cognitive function

Dr. Michele Burklund June 14, 2013

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is abundant around the Pacific Northwest right now…

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In HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HEALTH & WELLNESS Tags Botanical Medicine, Calming herbs, herbs for sleep, herbs for stress, Lemonbalm, Melissa Officinalis, Michele Burklund, Natural Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine

ROSEMARY

Antioxidant

Adaptogen

Antiseptic

Remember With Rosemary

Dr. Michele Burklund June 2, 2013

I can't believe this is my first post about rosemary because it has so many uses…

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In HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HEALTH & WELLNESS Tags Alternative Medicine, Health, herbal healing, improve memory, Increase your sex drive, Michele Burklund, Natural, Naturopathic Medicine, remember better with rosemary, rosemary, rosmarinus officinalis

AKA: SIBERIAN GINSENG

Energize With Eleuthero: the plant that increases stamina

Dr. Michele Burklund May 31, 2013

This is my favorite plant of all time! You might recognize this plant by the other name Siberian Ginseng…

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In SUPPLEMENTS & VITAMINS, HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, ADAPTOGENS Tags Adaptogens, adpatogenic herbs, Alternative Medicine, eleuthero, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Increase your energy, natural health, Siberian Ginseng

PASSIONFLOWER

Ignite Your Passion With This Flower

Dr. Michele Burklund May 29, 2013

This stunning flower is much more than just a pretty vine, it lives up to its namesake…

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In HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, EXPLORE NATURE Tags Alternative Medicine, alternative to benzodizapines, Decrease anxiety, Increase your sex drive, Michele Burklund, natural health, passionflower, passionflower tea, Relieve Muscle Tension

INTERNAL & TOPICAL

Aloe contains many vitamins such as A, C, E, folic acid, choline, B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B6. and B12. There are also 20 minerals found in aloe which include: calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, sodium, iron, potassium, copper, and manganese.

Amazing Aloe

Dr. Michele Burklund May 15, 2013

Aloe Vera is a very versatile plant since its different parts are able to treat many aliments of the body both internally and externally…

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In SUPPLEMENTS & VITAMINS, HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, CLEAN BEAUTY, DETOX Tags aloe skin benefits, aloe vera, aloe vera gel, aloe vera latex, Michele Burklund, natural health
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HAWTHORN BERRY

Hawthorn Berry: natural cardiovascular tonic

Dr. Michele Burklund April 18, 2013

Hawthorn (Crategus laevigata) is great for heart health…

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In SUPPLEMENTS & VITAMINS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, COMMON CONDITIONS, PLANT MONOGRAPH Tags Hawthorne, Heart, Heart Health, Michele Burklund, natural health

KAVA ROOT

Used in Polynesia, Micronesia, and Hawaii as a recreational drink for hundreds of years.

Keep Calm with Kava Kava

Dr. Michele Burklund March 1, 2013

Kava kava is fairly new to the Western world but it has been used in Polynesia, Micronesia, and Hawaii as a recreational drink for hundreds of years. This wonderful beverage has awesome calming effects on the mind and body, some even compare it to Valium but it doesn't impair your judgement or inhibit clarity! Drinking kava kava can help with:

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In HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, HEALTH & WELLNESS Tags Anxiety, calm, Kava Kava, Kavalactones, Michele Burklund, natural health, relax
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VITEX (CHASTEBERRY)

normalizing progesterone levels in the body through the endocrine system.

Vitex: A plant every woman should have in her cabinet

Dr. Michele Burklund February 17, 2013

Vitex (Chasteberry) is a wonderful woman's plant because it works on normalizing progesterone levels in the body through the endocrine system…

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In SUPPLEMENTS & VITAMINS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, COMMON CONDITIONS, HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, WOMEN, MONOGRAPH1 Tags Chasteberry, Depression, Dysmennorhea, Estrogen, Gaia herbs vitex berry extract, Michele Burklund, Oral Contraceptives, PMS, Progesterone, Vitex
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IMMUNE BOOSTING SUPERBERRY

Elderberry is a triple threat... antibacterial, antiviral, and immune boosting

Dr. Michele Burklund January 22, 2013

Elderberries also contain flavonoids which are a great source of antioxidants…

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In HEALTH & WELLNESS, HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, IMMUNE, WINTER, COMMON CONDITIONS Tags antibacterial, antiviral, cold, Elderberry, flu, Michele Burklund, natural health, sambucus nigra
Dr. Michele Burklund Founder of Medicine Wild BURDOCK

CLEAR SKIN, CLEAN BODY

Burdock Root: get your skin to glow from the inside out

Dr. Michele Burklund January 17, 2013

A root called Burdock has been shown to help clear skin…

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In HEALTH & WELLNESS, CLEAN BEAUTY, HERBS & PLANT MONOGRAPHS, SKIN HERBS Tags Acne Solution, Blood Cleanser, Burdock Root, Clear Skin, Detox, Michele Burklund
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MEDICINE WILD | Founded by Dr. Michele Burklund | Custom Doctor Formulated Products

Complete health & wellness consulting in the natural products industry, doctor formulated, wellness writing, and meaningful marketing.

MEDICINE WILD. curated by Dr. Michele Burklund.  Dr. Michele Burklund perfectly blends the art of natural medicine into  beautiful and inspiring health tips in her health and wellness  website, Medicine Wild. Learn about natural remedies, DIY treatments, naturopathic lifestyles, and more

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