Barlow Herbal Blog

My Dad’s 4-Herb Candida Formula | The Story Behind Mycocyde

My Dad’s 4-Herb Candida Formula | The Story Behind Mycocyde

Almost 29 years after my dad died, I can still learn something from one of his formulas...
Herbal Skin Salves: Botanical Care for Everyday Skin

Herbal Skin Salves: Botanical Care for Everyday Skin

For more than 50 years, our family has been making salves with one simple goal: create ...
7 Herbs for Blood Sugar Support: Why I Created Stabilize 7

7 Herbs for Blood Sugar Support: Why I Created Stabilize 7

Diabetes runs in my family.  On both sides, and in multiple generations.My mom is the o...
The 6-Herb Formula My Dad Never Sold

The 6-Herb Formula My Dad Never Sold

In 1979, my dad, Max G. Barlow, self-published a beautiful full-color book called From ...
The Difference Between an Herb and a Formula

The Difference Between an Herb and a Formula

One of the questions I get asked most often is, "How do you decide which herbs belong t...
The Story Behind BrainGlow

The Story Behind BrainGlow

One of the things I enjoy most about creating herbal formulas is that every blend tells...
Why I Built 6 Herbs Around Lomatium | The Story of MunityBoost

Why I Built 6 Herbs Around Lomatium | The Story of MunityBoost

More than 20 years ago, I was trying to solve a problem. I loved Lomatium. I knew the ...
I Didn’t Set Out to Make a Lyme Formula…

I Didn’t Set Out to Make a Lyme Formula…

At the end of 2020, I found myself thinking about a question herbalists have asked for ...
Beyond Clarkia-100: Why Max Barlow Created Vermicyde

Beyond Clarkia-100: Why Max Barlow Created Vermicyde

Some herbal formulas come and go with the latest trends. Others stand the test of time ...
The Ancient Herb That Supports Blood Sugar, Heart Health & Self-Reliance

The Ancient Herb That Supports Blood Sugar, Heart Health & Self-Reliance

Some plants seem to weave themselves through human history like a golden thread, appear...
What If the “Weeds” Are Actually Medicine? The Magic of Yellow Dock

What If the “Weeds” Are Actually Medicine? The Magic of Yellow Dock

Yellow Dock: Ancient Herbal Wisdom Hidden in Plain Sight
A resilient medicinal plant with a surprisingly rich history.

Olive Leaf - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness

Olive Leaf - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness

Some plants feel like remedies.Others feel like teachers.The olive tree is both.Long be...
Rosemary:  A True Healing Herb

Rosemary: A True Healing Herb

Imagine a plant that has graced ancient temples, medieval kitchens, royal gardens, and...
The Health Benefits of Oregano and a DIY recipe

The Health Benefits of Oregano and a DIY recipe

Let’s talk about one of the most underrated plants that deserves way more credit, Oreg...
Powerful Antiviral Herbs

Powerful Antiviral Herbs

Harness the healing potential of nature's pharmacy as we shine a spotlight on antiviral...
Growing Up Healthy: A Guide to Herbal Medicine for Kids

Growing Up Healthy: A Guide to Herbal Medicine for Kids

In the journey of raising healthy and happy children, incorporating natural...
Is it Possible to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol With Herbs?

Is it Possible to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol With Herbs?

Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up (more than 122 ...
Unlock your Potential Naturally with Biohacking

Unlock your Potential Naturally with Biohacking

I know how it feels to constantly be juggling work, family, and personal commitments! I...
Herbal Support for a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)

Herbal Support for a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)

Those who have experienced one know that UTI's are uncomfortable, painful, troublesome ...
Need to Beat a Tough Cold? Try This

Need to Beat a Tough Cold? Try This

Every day here at Barlow Herbal we share stories with each other of how our herbal form...