Re-engaging our Senses and Energetics

Energetics is basically a tool which assists the practitioner or the lay herbalist in gaining a better understanding of the actions of plants and how they can best be applied to the patterns of imbalance which manifest within people. Energetics can be applied to both plants as well as humans. Plant Energetics is about using [...]

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Wild Cherry Cough Syrup

Wild Cherry bark is a wonderful simple cough remedy which is primarily indicated for irritable coughs which are keeping you up at night or creating a lot of tension.

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Grow a Medicinal Garden

I am an avid gardener and find that being in the garden really helps me to relax.  There is a great sense of satisfaction that I get from growing my own food and medicine.  We often sit at the table marveling over the fact that….”Wow…we grew this”.  I guess you could say it doesn’t take [...]

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Celebrating Spring with Violets

Sometimes known as, “The Flower of Love” violet is the epitome of beauty and grace with a hint of modesty as her flowers bow slightly to the ground. Her heart shape leaves surround her like an alliance of mutual admirers professing their love.

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Flaxseed for a Dry Irritable Cough…

I found myself under the weather about a month ago intially dealing with a sore throat and then having it move into my chest presenting with an irritable dry cough.  Depsite the fact that I try to keep my immune system strong there are occassions when even herbalists become their own patients. When I encounter a dry and irritable [...]

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