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.
From anti-spasmodics and nervines, demulcents and emmenagogues, there are a wide category of herbal medicines which are considered to be ruled by the Moon. As
Many modern practitioners of herbal medicine have a calling to heal not on the body with plants, but also the more subtle levels of the
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
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
In part 2 of The Elements in People and Plants, we explore some the Elemental patterns as they exist within the botanical kingdom.
Herbal medicine is and has always been, the peopleโs medicine.ย Just as thereโs significant variation in the people and cultures that fill our world, thereโs
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
I think one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves as herbalists and healers is โwhy do we get sick?โ This is the
As an herbalist, you love working with plants on many levels. You might be a wildcrafter, or a gardener. You might just love making herbal medicine. You probably help your friends, family, clients and community with their health through herbs. And chances are, you actually do all of the above, right?
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
In the Alchemical tradition, there is a teaching that speaks towards the Three Kingdoms of Life: the mineral, vegetable, and animal. Yet for some reason
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!!