Not Just Candy: How to Use Licorice Root Safely
Licorice is likely one of the most commonly used herbs across the world because it has such a wide range of effects and ways it can be used. Despite its popularity, there are contraindications that are often overlooked. This herb can increase blood pressure in both healthy and vulnerable populations. However, by understanding its effects […]
Ayurvedic Herbal Oil Massage for Balancing Your Dosha
Table of Contents ย Self-care today often orients around doing more and is focused on accomplishment, whether that is reading a new book, developing another skill, or beginning a vigorous exercise regimen. Although it might feel gratifying at first, it can begin to feel exhausting. You are already doing so much each day and spending […]
Potentizing Your Herbal Medicine Using Astrology
The concept of potentization is one oftentimes only understood through the context of homeopathy, but the roots of it are actually in alchemy. And one of the most powerful ways you can potentize your herbal remedies is through the integration of astrological timing techniques. Through combining the energetics and spirit of time into your medicine […]
Six Steps to Herbal Competence and Confidence
The two most common roadblocks an herbalist will face in their path is the fear that they lack the competence and confidence necessary to be a good practitioner.ย While it might feel more comfortable to read herbal books than to speak with people, the role of the herbalist isnโt to simply amass knowledge, but to […]
Your Body: More Than a Machine
The body can be viewed as an ecosystem or machine, and these varying paradigms significantly impact how you view and treat disease, and certainly how you use herbal medicines. With each offering a unique perspective to healing, itโs the combination of both that is stronger than its parts.ย In this weekโs blog post, youโll learn: […]
Your Body is Nature
As a microcosm of nature, the human body contains the cosmos within it. By developing a deep understanding of the ways in which the patterns, rhythms, and cycles of nature intimately affect the human body and its internal processes, you can pinpoint what needs to be balanced and which herbs will do the best job […]
Yuletide Green: The History & Lore of Evergreens
Many modern traditions today stem from ancient rituals. By understanding the origins and sources of these practices, you can infuse a greater sense of sacredness and ceremony in your modern-day celebrations.ย In todayโs blog post, youโll learn: The symbolism of the Evergreen Trees The history of why people bring Trees into the home during Christmas […]
The Importance of Moistening Plants
Knowing your moistening materia medica is critical for success as an herbalist and a formulator, especially in our modern world where there is a great prevalence of constitutional dryness.
Addicted to Bitters
In our modern world where it seems like almost everyone has a digestive symptom of some sort, and bitters or bitter tasting herbs, are becoming significantly more popular. Bitters are a common category of herbal medicine that are universally used to support digestion. While bitters are amazing and incredible in all the many ways in […]