Daniel Powers, MS

Daniel Powers, MS

Daniel is the founder of The Botanical Institute. He has a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine (with a focus on herbal formulation) from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.

His passion is in finding the intersection between traditional herbal usage and modern scientific research. It may seem shocking, but oftentimes ancient man has a better understanding of how herbal medicine works than modern-day researchers! His goal is to thread the needle between traditional knowledge and modern breakthroughs.

When Daniel is not reading and writing about herbal medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife Rachel and three young daughters (Gwen, Vivian, and Franklyn). He lives on an organic herb farm where he has unlimited access to play & experiment with herbs.

Articles by Daniel:

5 Cordyceps Benefits: Dosage & Safety

Cordyceps is a well-known medicinal mushroom with a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. It’s a rare, naturally occurring fungus that grows at high …

Written by :

Daniel Powers, MS

Published on :

September 27, 2021

7 min read

American Ginseng vs. Asian Ginseng: Differences & Similarities Explained

Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal medicines all over the world. It has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide …

Written by :

Daniel Powers, MS

Published on :

August 27, 2021

3 min read

Wisconsin Ginseng: Benefits, Uses, and Cultivation

Wisconsin Ginseng is the gold standard for American Ginseng. It’s prized throughout the world as the best that money can buy. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) …

Written by :

Daniel Powers, MS

Published on :

August 27, 2021

4 min read

Rasayana Herbs: Benefits, History, and Usage

Ayurvedic medicine classifies medicinal plants into categories according to their actions and how they work in the body. Rasayanas are one of these herbal categories. …

Written by :

Daniel Powers, MS

Published on :

August 23, 2021

2 min read