by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Aug 18, 2024 | Herbal Medicine
Berberine is a plant alkaloid with many powerful and positive effects on the human body. There are many herbs that contain berberine, with the most common ones being barberry, goldenseal, Chinese coptis, Oregon grape, tree turmeric, and phellodendron. Berberine has...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Jun 16, 2024 | Herbal Medicine
Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract from the Boswellia serrata tree. It is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, and its origins come from India, Africa, and the Arabian peninsula. For hundreds of years, people in those countries have...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Jun 12, 2024 | Herbal Medicine, Probiotics
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that is made in the large intestine when “good” bacteria break down dietary fiber. This fat then becomes the main source of energy for colonic cells. Proper butyrate levels help to maintain the intestinal gut barrier. Butyrate also...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Sep 1, 2023 | Herbal Medicine
Deglycyrrhizinated licorice, often abbreviated as DGL, is an herb that I often use with patients in my naturopathic medical practice. DGL is a form of licorice root extract that has most of the glycyrrhizin compound removed. This makes DGL a safer option as...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Aug 25, 2023 | Herbal Medicine, Uncategorized
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) is an herbal remedy that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly by Native American tribes. It is known for its ability to support gut health in a variety of ways. Here are some of the mechanisms through which...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Aug 14, 2023 | Herbal Medicine
Berberine is a natural compound found in various plants, such as barberry, goldenseal, and Oregon grape. I often use berberine-containing herbs as part of a comprehensive digestive treatment protocol for my patients and find these herbs to be both effective and...
