Potentizing Modern Herbalism with Story and Myth
Po ́ten`tize v.t.– To render the latent power of (anything) available.For thousands of years, stories were the mortar that held together the past and the future.
Topic
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
Mucuna Pruriens: Building Our Strengths
Mucuna pruriens, often referred to as the ‘Velvet Bean’ is a mood-boosting and nutrient-dense food and medicine.
Ashwagandha: The Superstar Herb
All herbs are superstars in their own right.When you’re in need of a stress reliever, though, there is no other superstar herb to go to than ashwagandha.
Delicious Herbalism: Chocolate Mint
Chocolate Mint (Mentha x piperita f.
Meditation and “Drugs”
It’s a not-so-dirty little secret that most of today’s leading meditation teachers were interested in drugs.
Saw Palmetto: The Masculine Herb
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a wonderful herb used globally as medicine.
Liver-Protecting Eggplant Cauliflower Soup
I grew up among women who cooked everything—all the meals for their families, and most every kind of food.
The Magic of Microdosing Psychedelics
Imagine this; an artist with a years long project requires some inspiration.
The Alchemical Elements of Kelp
Alchemy – in its most plain terms – is “the process of taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary”.
Psychedelics and Cannabis Therapeutics
Although it may not be obvious during these Trump-rattled times, we’re in the midst of a psychedelic revival.
Refreshing Sunset Mango Cooler
When it comes to refreshing summer drinks, there’s no shortage of options—from iced tea to lemonade, from rosé to hard seltzer, from margaritas to Pina Coladas, there’s something to suit almost everyone’s taste at any age. I grew up sipping virgin strawberry daiquiris by the pool
Herbal Mental Wellness: Finding Your Normal
2020 happened, and now there’s a new normal.Some would say that there are many things that needed a ‘vaccine’ before a virus came along.
Kava: Euphoria and Relaxation
Kava is a powerful and unusual herbal supplement.Found and curated on the western Pacific Islands, this native plant exists as a staple for facilitating conversation and calming anxiety.
Herbal Medicine for Gender Euphoria
Gender expression is a complex, intersectional, multifaceted issue and lived experience that many people grapple with on some level. Gender is a deeply ingrained performance in our society, and although we see trends towards dismantling the binaries of masculine & feminine, our modern world is an uncomfortable or downright dangerous place
Turmeric and Ginger: Anti-Inflammatory Magic
The strong and mighty ginger stands as a pillar of natural medicine throughout centuries.From fighting nausea to aiding in digestion, ginger is a powerful plant that promises results.
