Wellness Wednesday: How Herbal Extracts Can Support Your Health

This week’s Wellness Wednesday, sponsored by Clark’s Nutrition Natural Foods Market, explored the growing interest in herbal extracts and their role in boosting overall health. Herbal remedies have been used for centuries, and today they are regaining popularity for their natural benefits, from supporting digestion to strengthening immunity.

Starkie Sowers joined Mary Strong to share insights into how extracts can be safely incorporated into everyday routines. He explained that early herbalists categorized herbs into groups such as bitters, aromatics, astringents, and soothing agents. Each category served a specific purpose, and many of those uses still hold true today.

Aloe, for instance, is considered a bitter herb that supports digestion and elimination. Ginger, with its spicy and aromatic qualities, can boost circulation, support the immune system, and help with cold and flu symptoms. Red raspberry, an astringent herb, is known for its ability to tone and tighten tissues, often used in women’s health. Marshmallow root, meanwhile, provides a soothing effect for the digestive system and mucous membranes, calming irritation both internally and externally.

Sowers emphasized that Clark’s Nutrition offers more than just products on the shelves—it provides decades of expertise from staff who can help guide customers in choosing the right herbal support. With some employees serving the community for over 30 years, Clark’s continues to offer personalized knowledge that makes navigating wellness options easier.

“Wellness is about finding simple, natural solutions that can support your body’s balance,” Sowers said. “Herbal extracts are a great place to start.”

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