LISTEN Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, a-HNC, AHG, The Natural Nurse ® has been involved in Natural Medicine since 1973, when she directed a program in Ethnobotany at Cochise College in Douglas, Arizona. (responsibleeatingandliving.com)
The field of ethnobotany studies plant use by indigenous cultures, which helps to conserve endangered species as well as discover new medicinal herbs. (eol.org)
Get the benefit: For lemon balm's calming effects, try a daily tea made with one - half to one full dropper of tincture or 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb steeped in 1 cup of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes, says herbalist Linda Different Cloud, a PhD candidate in ethnobotany at Montana State University. (nbcnews.com)