Herbal Preparedness: Hacks to Nurture Your Future Self
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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 Sense of Smell: An Entrance to Another Dimension of “Reality”
Imagine sitting on a flat, square cushion with your legs crossed in a historic Buddhist temple on a cold autumn day.
Dandelions: Uses, Traditions, and More
Springtime brings an abundance of flowers back to the soil.Amongst the lilacs and primroses, though, is an unassuming bud that many mistake to be a simple weed.
4 Ways Herbs Can Support Your Sobriety Journey
When I first moved to New York after growing up in New England, I felt isolated and alone.Alcohol has been sold to us as the great connection elixir, and I bought in.
The Medicinal Power of Korean Red Ginseng
Korean red ginseng has been globally recognized as one of the most superior herbal medicines since ancient times.
Spring Cleaning: Herbs for Liver Health
As the equinox approaches, our bodies awaken in tandem with the earth, bringing forth the reception for spring cleaning.
Winter Witching: Harvesting and Harnessing Herbs in the Dark Season
One of the many wonderful aspects of practicing herbalism is that it requires you to be present with the plants around you.
Ginseng, the King of Herbs
Ginseng–often referred to as the ‘King of Herbs”–is one of the most well-known, over-harvested, and widely adulterated plants available on the western herb market.
The Nose Knows: How Terpenes Can Change Your Relationship to Plant Medicine
Terpenes (also known as terpenoids) are the scent stars of the plant world.
Turkey Tail: The Multifaceted Medicinal Mushroom
Functional mushrooms have been used throughout history for their wide variety of health benefits.
Herbs for Protection
Protective herbs are the plant allies that offer us safeguarding in some form, be it on the physical, emotional, spiritual, or energetic plane.
Gromwell Root: A Purifying Ally
Gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) is an herbaceous plant with potent medicinal properties, widely employed in modern and traditional Eastern healing practices.
Chickweed: The Celestial, Alterative Herb
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a darling little herb, as abundant and essential as stars in the night sky.
Warming Herbs For Winter Health
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.
Damiana: Herb of Embodied Awareness
Look no farther than Damiana’s botanical name, Turnera aphrodisiaca, for confirmation of its most celebrated action: as an aphrodisiac! More so, it is one of those herbs that provides awareness of being in our bodies and reminds us of the pleasure of being embodied. A gentle, tonic herb, Damiana