Alchemy and Herbalism Part III- Spiritual Herbal Pharmacy
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 of spagyric preparations is that they are specifically designed to concentrate the physical, energetic and spiritual qualities of the plants in a singular extract. This process separates, purifies, and recombines […]
Alchemy and Herbalism Part I- The Science and Spirituality of Herbalism
One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that the science and spirit of herbalism are commonly taught separately. The problem with this approach is that they are two sides of the same leaf, and separating them leads to a fractured and incomplete understanding of herbalism. The alchemical philosophy unites them to generate a holistic […]
Where to Begin with Making Spagyrics
When you’re studying alchemical herbalism, the first step towards making spagyric medicine is with making what is called “the seven basics.”’ This process is achieved by developing a profound relationship with the plants and planets. Although you can look outside yourself for reference charts in books and online to speed up the process, allowing the […]
The Art of Distillation
Distillation is one of the primary alchemical processes used in the production of true spagyric extracts. The 2 primary methods of distillation used are for essential oils, which extracts the Sulfur (Soul) of the plant, as well as for alcohol, which extracts the Mercury (Spirit) of the plant. The process of distillation can be seen […]
Spagyric Pharmacy for the Practitioner of Botanical Medicine
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 mind, emotions and spirit. While many reach for flower essences to work on this vibrational level of the human, this form of preparation is lacking in the physiological attributes of the […]
2015 Renaissance Medicine Conference
Early this May I did a few classes at the Renaissance Medicine Conference in Portland Oregon that I thought I’d share with you. This is an incredible conference that focuses on the bridging of herbalism, alchemy and medical astrology- all of which were standard physician practice in the Renaissance Era. This year’s conference had world […]
