The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
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Whitney is a herbalist, aromatherapist, and plant nerd. Here one will find portfolio of professional work and experiences in western herbal medicine and botanical product design. For more information follow us.
The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
3y ago
Hola! To conclude our posts on aromatherapy and how smells work, I am going to break down pheromones for you. Hold tight, it might get a bit science-y. Feel free to leave questions or comments at the end. Last time, we briefly mentioned pheromones. Here’s a refresher: In humans, our olfactory systems are ..read more
The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
3y ago
The final internship of my program (HRB 790) involved working with the Quality Control Manager to conduct microbial testing of MUIH manufactured botanicals. The purpose of this internship was to create a repeatable and cost-effective method for aseptic botanical testing outside of a formal laboratory. This method would provide a low-cost testing option ..read more
The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
3y ago
This past week I had an assignment for school that challenged me to write a professional white paper on a topic of my choosing within the scope of herbal medicine. I immediately knew I wanted to focus my energy on diabetes due to a recent diagnosis of a close family member. I wanted to look ..read more
The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
3y ago
Several weeks back I was doing a little Saturday morning reading before leaving for the workshop I was teaching that morning. I was looking at the FDA’s website for any current “drug” news related to the herbal products industry (FDA definition of a drug includes all the teas, tinctures, etc that I brew at home ..read more
The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
3y ago
During early Spring, as the plants were just beginning to poke out of the ground, I had the privilege of once again working with the students of Washington College. The workshop this time was all about making medicine in the woods so we took it offsite and explored the flora (and fauna!) of the beautiful ..read more
The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
3y ago
I have been teaching my children all about plants and plant medicine for years. They forage, mix, measure, and discuss what we are doing and why. We are big on science in this house and I have now been formally studying herbs, herbal medicine, and natural products for about four years. Numerous friends ..read more
The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
3y ago
Do you love the smell of candles burning throughout your home? Who doesn’t love lighting a candle and instantly transforming the mood? We love them, too. We also love our health and the health of our family, pets, and guests. If you do, too then keep reading. Everything you inhale enters your body (or else ..read more
The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
3y ago
Okay, we admit it. We wanted to catch your attention, we aren’t really going to discuss the birds and the bees. Just the bees. Beeswax, specifically. For our vegan friends, be aware that no bees are harmed, it’s just a byproduct. Bees fly up to 3 miles away from their hives, collecting pollen wherever they ..read more
The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
3y ago
The final internship of my program (HRB 790) involved working with the Quality Control Manager to conduct microbial testing of MUIH manufactured botanicals. The purpose of this internship was to create a repeatable and cost-effective method for aseptic botanical testing outside of a formal laboratory. This method would provide a low-cost testing option ..read more
The Botanical Engineer | Herbal Medicine Blog
3y ago
Have you recently taken the plunge and undertaken a low carb, no-sugar diet like Whole30, Paleo, or Keto? If you have and you have found you are suffering from some of the many symptoms (and you want relief), then keep reading. “Low carb flu”, “carb flu”, and “keto flu” are all terms used to refer to ..read more