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Herbal medicine is the study of plants and natural sources as medicine. Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through much of human history, and such traditional medicine is still widely practiced today

Herbal Alternatives to Alcohol: Excerpt from “Naturally”

Verbatim excerpts from the chapter “Lifting Spirits: Pleasure with Aphrodisiacs” from Naturally, The Herbalist’s Guide to Health and Transformation, by Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG)—author, artist, naturalist “Pleasure is not one of the spoil

Winter Solstice: Practices for the New Year

“The darkest days bring us to our brightest moments.” Happy Solstice and Happy Holidays! December 21, 2025, marks the day of the Winter Solstice. We know this as the darkest day of the year, the day we spiral into the cycle that reminds us

4 Ways to Ground Your Magic Practice into Ancestral Roots

My magic practice is deeply rooted in personal ancestry. My ancestors are primarily Swedish and Irish, and I work primarily within those folk traditions. I believe this is important, and in this blog I will explain a few ways you can start

Samhain’s Past and Present: Season of the Witch

We call it the Season of the Witch; the season of autumn’s arrival, the harvesting of the crop, and the earth’s transition from life to rest. While deeply rooted in all of nature’s cycles, witches are most commonly associated with the autum

The Everyday Magic of Kitchen Witchery

In every culture, the kitchen has long been the heart of the home. It is a place of creation, alchemy, and connection. Long before “wellness” became a buzzword, witches were tending their hearths, stirring herbs into stews, and whispering b

A Beginner’s Guide to Witchcraft

In current media and pop culture, we are constantly exposed to a barrage of imagery both glorifying and stereotyping the practice of witchcraft. This is no surprise, as witchcraft has gone through quite a process: a practice that includes h

Why Do Humans Menstruate?

Menstruation is often treated like an inconvenience. But in evolutionary terms, it’s rare and remarkable. Out of thousands of mammal species, only a handful—including humans—menstruate. Most others reabsorb their uterine lining if no pregna

Innovation and Ritual: An Interview with Peter Barsoom

Meet Peter Barsoom, the visionary founder and CEO of 1906: where cannabis meets intention, elegance, and modern wellness. With nearly two decades of experience at financial giants like American Express, Peter left Wall Street in 2015 to for

How To Remove Aluminum From The Body

How to detox aluminum from the body naturally

Psychedelic Renaissance: The History and Rebirth of Psilocybin Mushrooms

Scientifically speaking, psilocybin mushrooms are a polyphyletic or informal group of fungi that contain a psychoactive compound called psilocybin. When consumed, this mind-altering substance eventually turns into psilocin. Over 180 species

Magnolia Essential Oil Fights Bacteria and Oxidative Stress

For centuries, magnolia flower buds have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to ease headaches, relieve sinus congestion and resolve early symptoms of colds and respiratory infections. But today, that same plant is getting attention f

Summer Detox Herbs

Summer’s heat can leave our lymphatic system feeling sluggish and overwhelmed. While our bodies work overtime to stay cool and process increased environmental toxins, our lymph system (a vital network of vessels and nodes responsible for cl

How to be Alone with Yourself

The world is connected with cell phones, email chains, and everything else that may live within the glass and plastic walls of our electronic devices. It is important not to villainize the technology which has offered us many avenues of com

Weekly Health Quiz: Mosquito Bites, Plant-Based Meats, and Circadian Syndrome (CircS)

1 What’s a safe and simple way you can try to reduce mosquito bites, even if scientific evidence is limited? Drinking herbal tea daily Applying lavender lotion Eating citrus fruits regularly Taking vitamin B1 supplements Many people report

Modern Studies Support the Benefits of This Ancient Herb

Long before conventional medical practices existed, people turned to herbal remedies to cure their health problems. In India, there's one highly revered herb that's considered a go-to remedy for nearly every medical problem, including cough