Herbalism

Plant Communication and Animism

“… originally believing in the existence after death, of the human soul. This belief had its root in the ‘animism’…

Introduction to Aromatherapy

“Aromatherapy is a caring, hands-on therapy which seeks to induce relaxation, to increase energy, to reduce the effects of stress…

Basic Solvents and Preparations

“I can make decisions for myself. I can rely on others as needed, but at my discretion. It is my body, my…

Purchasing High Quality Herbs

“Every flower must grow through dirt.” Laurie Jean Sennott Essential to our home herbal practice is using and purchasing high…

Brief History of Herbalism

“Magic is generally believed to have been the earliest known system of natural philosophy, the origin of which goes back…

Tools of the Trade

“Nature’s a lot better at inventing wonders than we are.” Carl Sagan When it comes to making our own homemade…

Guide to Growing Your Herbs

“Three things that constitute a physician: a complete cure, leaving no blemish behind, a painless examination.” Irish triad, 9th century…

Introduction to Herbal Terms

“The physician is only nature’s assistant.” Galen, 2nd century There are estimated to be over 50,000 unique plants in our…

Herbal Smoke Clearing and Cleansing

“Herbalism is based on relationship – relationship between plant and human, plant and planet, human and planet. Using herbs in…

Introduction to Herbal Medicine

“Nature will never follow people, but people will have to follow the laws of Nature.” Dioscorides, 1st century Our planet…