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A Practitioner’s Guide to Topical Herbal Remedies
Does the term “topical herbs” make you think of applying herbs to your skin? Perhaps
Ask Me Anything, a live event replay
Stepping onto the plant path is a meaningful decision, and it is completely natural to
A Journey Through the Air Element Signs and Herbs
Autumn is here, and with it comes a significant shift in our seasonal calendar as
Alchemy & Astrology: Two Missing Keys in Modern Herbalism
Modern herbalism has access to an unprecedented range of global traditions, plant medicines, and scientific
Spiritual Healing, Alchemy, and Herbalism
What kind of images come to mind when you hear the phrase “spiritual healing with
Wood Betony and My Experience of Transformational Healing
When I ask herbalists whether a plant has ever changed their lives, most say yes.
The Art of Spagyrics: Distillation of Essential Oils
In this video I elaborate on the essential oil distillation process in the spagyric method. This example here is a little different from standard, as we were doing both a hydrodistillation and steam distillation at the same time (we had a lot of plant material!).
Fire: The Element of Transformation
Most people think the first step in creating a spagyric herbal extract is the separation of the volatile Sulfur of the plant. To translate that
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Blue Vervain: The Herbalist’s Remedy for Tension & Anxiety
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) has long been one of my
Is Comfrey Safe? An Herbalist’s Guide to Traditional Use
Current herbal advice says you should never take Comfrey internally,
Herb-Drug Interactions: Fact Fiction or Somewhere Between
Have you ever felt anxious about giving herbs to someone who’s already taking medications? Many herbalists feel hesitant to help people taking prescribed drugs because
How to Treat a Condition You’ve Never Heard Of
As an herbalist, facing a condition you’ve never heard of is a rite of passage. However, how you respond is up to you. There’s a
Bridging the Earth and Sky
with Astro-Herbalism
The Signatures of Jupiter
Jupiter. The king of the Planets. Here I outline some of the general characteristics of Jupiter and a few botanical correspondences and how to think those through.
Connecting Our Physical, Psychological and Spiritual Health
As a holistic herbalist, our goal is to work with the WHOLE person. From many
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