The philosophy of the European alchemical tradition and its practical application in spagyric pharmacy is central to the Evolutionary Herbalism model. Explore the potency of the synergy of clinical herbalism with alchemy.
Everyone experiences scrapes, cuts, and bruises at times. Therefore, everyone could benefit from an herbal first-aid kit at home. Simple and straightforward, herbal wound care
One of the biggest turning points in my plant path was the moment I came across the tradition of herbal alchemy, what is referred to
Alchemy provides a unique perspective on health and disease that differs from conventional medicine. According to this philosophy, periods of sickness and health are as
Stepping into some of the warmest and longest days of the year here in the northern hemisphere, weโre arriving now at the Summer Solstice which
The mineral salts are one of the most unique aspects of the spagyric process and the primary layer of the plant that are not included in most herbal products out there. We had some amazing salts crystallize recently in the Organic Unity lab of one of my favorite Ayurvedic plants Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). Check out those crystals!!
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
Spagyrics is the branch of the alchemical tradition that specifically concerns itself with the preparation and processing of medicinal plants. One of the unique attributes
In the world of alchemy, there tends to be a lot of focus on the specific processes of preparation: distillation, fermentation, calcination, dissolution, etc. and making sure they are done correctly, as well as timing the preparations in accordance with the astrological and planetary influences. But what can be easily overlooked is the importance of the prayer behind the work itself.
One of the most powerful things about alchemy is that it allows us to draw on energetics. We can look at the planets and plants
As herbalists, we tend to rely pretty heavily on alcohol as one of our main ways for extracting and preserving the medicinal properties of plants. Herbal tinctures are one of the most commonly used forms of herbal medicine by herbalists.
Alchemical philosophy and practice radically changes our approach to herbal medicine. By re-integrating spirituality with science, you can unlock the full potential of herbal medicine
On this weekโs episode of The Plant Path, Whitney is joined by herbalist Rosalee de la Forรชt. They have a discussion around wildcrafting practices; how to build relationships with the plants that grow around you by learning how to honorably harvest, tend, and care for land in your bioregion; how to work with the wild plants around you for food, medicine, and healing; and much more.