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Why I Wish What I Did Wasn’t Called Medical Astrology
Medical astrology is one of the most misunderstood assessment tools available in herbalism, with many
Medical Astrology’s Insights into Holistic Herbalism
The term โholisticโ is buzzing in the holistic healthcare system today, but what does this
Regenerative Wildcrafting: An Interview with Scott Kloos
Scott Kloos is an herbalist, wildcrafter, and medicine maker. He founded and acts as the
The Lightbringers: Herbs for Brightening Dark Winter Days
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Once
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Herbalists
With the holiday season approaching, you might be wondering what kinds of gifts an herbalist
Where to Begin with Making Spagyrics
When youโre studying alchemical herbalism, the first step towards making spagyric medicine is with making what is called โthe seven basics.โโ This process is achieved
Alchemy and Herbalism Part I- The Science and Spirituality of Herbalism
One thing Iโve noticed over the years is that the science and spirit of herbalism are commonly taught separately. The problem with this approach is
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The Lightbringers: Herbs for Brightening Dark Winter Days
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year
Lemon Balm: The Happiest Plant on Earth
Lemon Balm, the โhappiest plant on Earth,โ enchants with its
What Exactly is Herbal Energetics?
It’s common for people to conjure up images of plant spirits or think that energetics is some far out there esoteric “woo-woo” concept in herbalism.
Therapeutics for the Respiratory System
I believe the respiratory system is of the most important organ systems to know how to treat with herbs because itโs one of the primary systems consistently and commonly afflicted in modern life- especially during this time of year; the โcough, cold and flu season.โ From an allopathic perspective, a cough is typically treated with an anti-tussive, like Robitussin, the primary purpose of which is to suppress the cough. This ultimately prolongs the duration of the cough by preventing the bodies ability to cleanse the mucosal membranes (by coughing up the mucous) and enable them to lay down a fresh layer of antibody rich mucous.
Bridging the Earth and Sky
with Astro-Herbalism
Alchemy and Medical Astrology in Clinical Herbalism (lecture from 2016 Breitenbush Herb Conference)
This class covers some of the critical components in regards to how incorporating western alchemy and medical astrology can radically enhance your practice of holistic herbalism.
From Sick Care to Health Care: The Advantages of Preventive Astro-Herbalism
The current healthcare system focuses on managing disease after it has occurred instead of preventing
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