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Herbalism

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

The Decline of Health — What Went Wrong with Modern Living?

What’s the most effective way to strengthen your immune system’s cancer-fighting cells? Take a daily multivitamin to support T-cell function Include whole foods like leafy greens and berries in your diet Including whole foods like leafy gr

6 Ways To Partake In An Ethical Spring Harvest

Knowing how to partake in an ethical harvest will be crucial to you as a steward of the land. The spring sun is waking the plants from their seed, and we are growing eager to forage. Though there are a few considerations before we begin fro

Mood Boosting Mucuna Rose Matcha

Did you know that a key way to boost your immune system is through your MOOD? Scientific studies show that psychological well-being directly increase the body’s immune response. Downward moods can be hard to beat on your own, so we can call

The Beauty and Health Benefits of Calendula

When nurturing your skin in a way that feels both indulgent and healing, few botanicals rival calendula’s gentle yet powerful herbal magic. This golden flower, also known as marigold, has been used for centuries in herbal traditions to soot

Motherhood Woes: How to Care for Mental Health and Well-Being

Moms understand the feeling of waking up to a messy house, screaming kids, and the constant overload of obligations that never seem to end. The fact that Moms never question the fundamental truth of love for their children and their role as

Parishin A ameliorates cognitive decline by promoting PS1 autophagy in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of progressive dementia characterized by amyloid beta (Aβ) accumulation and Tau hyperphosphorylation.Parishin A (PA), a phenolic acid-like tannin compound derived from the traditional Chinese

Staying Warm and Healthy during Winter

Prevention and preparedness are two essential ingredients to weathering illness and health setbacks during the winter months.Seasonal herbal medicine is an empowering tool to support wellness.

Season of Gratitude Gift Guide: Magic, Wisdom, and Beauty

This holiday season, we at The Alchemist’s Kitchen believe intention is the most important part of the process.

Grounding Herbal Bath Recipe

We can bring the art of herbalism to water through herbal baths.Rebecca shares a few recipes for herbal baths that nourish and restore while providing heavenly relaxation.

Autumn Tea Rituals for Mugwort, Hawthorn, and Rose

October, and the shift into autumn, summons deep transformation.It’s a time to celebrate the abundance of the year and honor death with some autumn tea rituals.

5 Plant Guardians for Lucid Dreaming

Everwhen is time outside of time.It’s a way of understanding what many indigenous cultures refer to as the Dreaming, that space we all return to when we lay down for the night.

Autumn Foraging in New York City

Foraging has made its mark on social media’s holistic and outdoorsy folks.

Foraging in the Woods: What to Look for this Fall

What is that excited urgency we feel in the fall? It comes with magic and mystery, like a trickle down the spine or a prickle of hair on the back of the neck.

9 Benefits of Burning Sage and Smoke Cleansing.

In many religions, practices, and rituals, smoke cleansing is a prevalent way to purify a space or individual.Smudging, the act of burning sage or other herb bundles, is a distinctly Native act.

Sleepytime Herbs

Many of us experiencing trouble sleeping, whether it’s because of an issue in our diet, our stress level, or physical health in general.