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Herbs That Are Not Safe for Dogs and Cats: A Pet Owner's Guide Western Herbs, Chinese Herbs & Essential Oils Pet Owners Should Know About Natural doesn't always mean pet-safe. Herbs that people commonly use in foods, teas, supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and natural household products aren't automatically safe for dogs and cats. Animals can process certain plant compounds different …

Why Does This Herb Have So Many Names? Am I Buying the Right One? You search for an herb online. You find the English name. Then another common name. Then a Chinese name. Then a botanical name that looks like something from a high-school biology exam. And you wonder: “Are these all the same herb?” Sometimes, yes. Some herbs can be known by many different names depending on the country, …

If an Herb Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is You're scrolling through social media when an ad catches your attention. “This one herb melts away belly fat!” “The ancient herb doctors don't want you to know about!” Or perhaps it's the truly remarkable herb that supposedly helps with your weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, memory, joints, sleep, energy—and pra …

What Does Unsulfured Mean When Buying Herbs? If you've been shopping for Chinese or Western herbs, you may have seen the word “unsulfured.” But what does it actually mean—and should it matter when choosing an herb? The simple answer: Unsulfured means the herb has not been processed using sulfur fumigation. Here's what you should know before you buy. Why Is Sulfur Used on Some Her …