A MORE USEFUL WAY TO THINK ABOUT HERBS
You Know the Herb.
But Do You Know
What to Pair It With?
Discover the thinking behind herbal combinations — and turn familiar herbs and spices into recipes you can follow at home.
Watch the story behind The Herbal Remedy Companion.
Which herbs go together?Understand the reason for the pairing.
How do I actually use them?Find quantities and steps in one place.
What should I watch for?Check the cautions for each herb.
A NOTE FROM VIVIAN
“I didn’t need another list of herbs.
I needed to know what to do with them.”
Being told I was prediabetic changed the way I looked at my kitchen.
I was watching my carbs, checking my blood sugar and trying to make sense of the advice. Glucophage came with side effects I found difficult. Buying cinnamon and turmeric hadn’t answered my questions, either.
I kept coming back to something simple: why were certain herbs and spices so often used together?
I began reading, comparing traditional uses with research, and gathering the practical details I wanted beside me — the ingredients, the amounts, the method and the cautions.
That became The Herbal Remedy Companion. A guide you can open when you want more than “this herb is good for you.”
Vivian Greene
Vivian Greene is the author’s pen name.
THE DETAIL THAT CAUGHT MY ATTENTION
Why do turmeric and black pepper
keep turning up together?
You’ve probably heard plenty about turmeric. What interested me was a much smaller detail: the black pepper beside it.
In a small human study, a specific dose of piperine — a compound in black pepper — increased the bioavailability of curcumin by 2,000%.[1]
The benefit was better absorption: more curcumin reached the bloodstream. The researchers used 2 grams of curcumin and 20 milligrams of piperine. That is why the pairing is interesting — though a pinch of pepper in your dinner won’t necessarily produce the same increase, and better absorption doesn’t mean 2,000% greater health benefits.
But it helps explain why the combination deserves a closer look. The herb, what you pair it with and how you make it can all matter.
INTRODUCING YOUR EVERYDAY HERBAL REFERENCE
Less searching. More understanding.
Meet The Herbal Remedy Companion.
240 PAGES · 150 HERB PROFILES · 47 COMBINATIONS
A guide to come back to.
Not another tip to save and forget.
Perhaps you want to explore an after-meal tea. Perhaps you’ve heard about an herb and want to understand what it’s used for before you try it.
Open the guide and follow the thread: the herb, its uses, the combinations and the steps.
- Get to know the herbs and the parts used.
- Explore traditional uses and the research behind them.
- Follow measured blends with ingredient amounts and clear brewing steps.
- Check safety notes and medicine interactions.
- Find your way back with the contents and Combination Finder.
You don’t need to read it from cover to cover before it becomes useful.
OPEN THE BOOK. FIND THE DETAILS.
What is it used for?
How do I make it?
What do I need to know?
Those are the questions a useful herbal guide should answer.
Each profile names the herb’s main use, then explains how to use it, how often and what is known about the time to expect a benefit. The blend pages give you a clear reason to choose a pairing, explain each herb’s job and state the ingredient amounts.
And the cautions sit alongside the information — so you can check them before you start.
THE REASON FOR THE PAIRING
A blend should have
a clear purpose.
Chamomile with fennel for bloating and mild cramps. Chamomile with marshmallow root for soothing mild stomach irritation when cramps are part of the problem.
The partner changes what you’re choosing the blend for. These pages explain what each herb adds, so a combination means more than a list of ingredients.
Follow the profile with its blends and practical notes — including an after-meal tea with measured ingredients and clear brewing steps. The complete blend amounts are given together, so you know how much of each herb belongs in the cup.
START WITH YOUR QUESTION
You don’t always think
in plant names.
You think, “What can I take for inflammation?” “Which herbs might help my bloating?” Or, “What could help me sleep?” You start with the problem you want help with.
Use the contents to find a herb or health section. The Combination Finder takes you straight to the documented pairings and their page numbers. Less time hunting through chapters. More time understanding your options.
Digestion, joint comfort, seasonal routines, sleep, focus and more — with a clear route to the relevant pages.
See a few of the ideas insideYour complete reference — with two bonus guides.
All three are yours for one payment of $19.
A FEW IDEAS WAITING INSIDE
The little details that turn
“I’ve heard of that” into
“Now I understand it.”
Which ingredients go together? What does each one add? And what do you actually do with them? Here’s a taste of what you’ll explore.
01 / WHEN DINNER LEAVES YOU UNCOMFORTABLE
Why pair chamomile with fennel?
Start with the kind of discomfort.
“For digestion” is a start.
But you deserve more detail.
A gassy, gripping feeling after food is different from a burning stomach. The same blend won’t suit every question.
The chamomile pages explain why fennel is paired with the flowers for traditional relief of bloating with mild cramps — and how that differs from adding marshmallow root for soothing mild irritation.
There’s also a measured chamomile, fennel and peppermint tea recipe, with the cautions to check before you brew.
Chamomile and its combinations · pg. 13 and 15
02 / TWO COUGHS. TWO DIFFERENT QUESTIONS.
A dry tickle or a chesty cough?
The companion herb has a different job.
This is where the “why”
becomes useful.
Mullein flowers and marshmallow root are discussed for traditional throat-soothing use when a dry tickle is the problem.
Thyme brings a different role to a chesty cough: traditional help with bringing up mucus. The guide explains that difference, rather than treating every cough blend as interchangeable.
You’ll also see why careful straining matters with mullein and which warning signs need medical attention.
Mullein and its combinations · pg. 47–48
03 / THE HIBISCUS QUESTION
That deep red cup caught my eye.
The tea research kept my interest.
What did the researchers
actually put in the cup?
My husband’s blood pressure gave me a personal reason to look more closely at hibiscus.
What interested me was research on a drink you can brew, rather than only a substance isolated in a laboratory.
The hibiscus pages explain the tea study and how the drink was brewed. You’ll also find a kitchen note about choosing plain hibiscus rather than a red fruit blend that contains very little of it.
And what about pairing hibiscus with hawthorn? Researchers have tested both in a formula for blood-pressure support, alongside orthosiphon and magnesium. The complete formula lowered blood pressure more than a placebo. The study used measured extracts, so its findings apply to that formula rather than a homemade two-herb tea.[2] The guide’s separate hibiscus and hawthorn profiles help you understand the herbs, the plant parts used and their cautions.
Hibiscus profile, tea research and kitchen notes · pg. 115–116
04 / THE SMALL DETAILS YOU’LL USE AT HOME
The right herb is only the beginning.
The way you make it matters, too.
Keep the useful advice
beside the instructions.
Whole seeds, cut leaves or chopped root? How much goes in the cup? Does it need a fine filter? Those small details can make the instructions much easier to follow.
Vivian’s Kitchen Notes build on the practical details in each herb profile, helping you make sense of the steps and use the herbs with more confidence.
With ginger, that includes slicing it thinly for brewing. With mullein, it means straining out the fine hairs. Where checked spoon measures are available, the book names the form clearly — such as half a level teaspoon of chopped dried marshmallow root. Gram amounts remain for blends, extracts and herbs that need weighing.
Practical kitchen notes, clear measures and useful historical details
INCLUDED WITH YOUR BUNDLE
Bring the knowledge into your kitchen.
Both bonus guides are yours, too.
Cooking with Herbs
for Health
73 recipes. Familiar meals. More ways to use your herbs.
Learning about herbs is one thing. Finding a place for them in breakfast, lunch and dinner is another.
This cookbook gives you practical recipes you can bring to the table, including cinnamon porridge and Turmeric & Ginger Butternut Soup.
Start with a meal you already enjoy, then explore a new way to make it.
The Herbal Tea
Apothecary
50+ blends. A whole new reason to put the kettle on.
Your usual tea bag is only a starting point.
Discover blends for different routines, with ingredients and brewing instructions you can follow at home. Explore the Sweet Sleep Blend, the Belly Comfort Infusion and more.
Keep it nearby when you want a warm cup with a little more thought behind it.
HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU GET
Three guides to keep.
One simple payment.
Digital bundle · Book mockups for illustration
No physical books are shipped with this offer.
THE HERBAL COMPANION BUNDLE
Make room for a more
useful kind of reference.
- 01The Herbal Remedy Companion240 pages · 150 herb profiles · 47 documented combinations.
- 02Cooking with Herbs for HealthFREE bonus · 73 recipes for your kitchen.
- 03The Herbal Tea ApothecaryFREE bonus · More than 50 herbal blends.
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TAKE YOUR TIME WITH IT
Open it. Explore it.
Decide for yourself.
You have a full 60 days to see whether these guides belong in your home.
Read the profiles. Explore the recipes. Find the parts you’ll return to. If you’re not satisfied, request a 100% refund within 60 days. No questions asked.
Email [email protected] if you need help.
A FEW STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Before you get your guides.
Are these digital guides or printed books?
This $19 offer is for three digital guides. No physical books are shipped. You’ll receive access instructions after checkout. If you prefer physical copies, contact us for details.
Do I need to know about herbs already?
No. Start with the herb or topic that interests you. The guide brings together its uses, combinations, instructions and cautions, so you have a place to begin and a reference to return to.
Will I be able to find the ingredients?
Many recipes use familiar ingredients such as ginger, garlic, turmeric, rosemary and common herbal teas. Some call for herbs you may need to buy from a specialist supplier. Check each recipe before you shop.
Is this a one-time payment?
Yes. You get all three guides for one payment of $19, with no subscription. Any applicable tax and the final order total are shown at the Digistore24 checkout.
How will I receive the guides?
After purchase, follow the access instructions on your confirmation and delivery email. Check your spam or promotions folder if the email doesn’t arrive. You can also email [email protected] with your order number for help.
Can I use the herbs alongside my medicines?
Some herbs interact with medicines or aren’t suitable for certain health conditions. Read the herb’s safety notes and ask your doctor or pharmacist about your medicines before you try a remedy. Don’t stop or change a prescription on your own.
What if the bundle isn’t right for me?
Your purchase has a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not satisfied, contact [email protected] within 60 days to request a 100% refund.
YOUR NEXT STEP CAN BE A SIMPLE ONE
The next time you reach for an herb,
have a guide worth reaching for, too.
Learn the pairing. Understand the method. Keep the instructions close at hand.
The Herbal Remedy Companion and both bonus guides are yours for $19.
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