Six Herbs exists to give people honest, useful information about plants that have been trusted for generations. That only works if you can trust what’s on this page. Here’s exactly how content gets made, checked, and corrected.
How Articles Get Written
Every article starts from one of two places: personal, ongoing use of the herb in question, or a genuine question readers deserve a serious, honest answer to.
From there, I research it properly. Where a topic touches on clinical research, nutritional science, or established evidence, I read the relevant studies and reputable publications directly rather than relying on secondhand summaries, and I cite what I find.
Where an article draws on traditional and cultural knowledge, mine or knowledge passed down through my grandmother, Kanka, and my community in Aba, Abia State, I say so plainly in the piece.
You should never have to guess whether you’re reading “this is clinically established,” “this is traditional practice,” or “this is what I’ve personally seen work.”
How Health-Related Content Is Handled
I am not a medical doctor or a licensed herbalist, and I do not claim to be. On topics like dosage, safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding, interactions with medication, or any area where bad information could genuinely harm someone, I lean explicitly on cited, reputable clinical and nutritional research, and I mark it as such.
Where evidence is limited, mixed, or preliminary, I say so directly rather than presenting it as settled fact.
Where personal or traditional experience differs from what studies suggest, both are noted, clearly distinguished from one another, and neither is presented as replacing the other.
Sourcing Standards
When I cite a claim, it comes from a reputable publication, peer-reviewed research, or a recognized nutritional or clinical source, not forums, unverified blogs, or content I can’t trace back to a credible origin. If I can’t verify a claim properly, it doesn’t go in the article, even if it would make the piece stronger.
Fact-Checking and Updates
Articles are reviewed against credible sources before publication. Beyond that, content on Six Herbs isn’t static.
Where new research changes the picture, or where I learn something needs correcting, I update the article and note when it was last revised.
Corrections Policy
If something on this site is factually wrong, outdated, or misleading, I want to know. Email me directly at chims@sixherbs.com with the article and the issue. Genuine corrections are verified and made promptly, without defensiveness.
Privacy and Data
How your information is handled when you visit or contact Six Herbs is covered in full in our Privacy Policy.
The Face Behind This
Every article on Six Herbs is written by me, Chims Clements, unless otherwise credited.
You can read more about my background on the About Chims Clements page, and about the site’s mission on the About Six Herbs page.
Questions
If you want to know more about how a specific article was researched, or you think something deserves a second look, reach out: chims@sixherbs.com.