Monographs & Musings Photo by Rosalee de La Forêt of Herbal Remedies Advice Christophe Bernard of Plants in France shares this wonderful article on The Lost Art of the Depurative Cure. Guido Masé talks about The Power of Herbs and Finding Your Wild Ally in this lovely article that encourages us to “restore diverse, wild, powerful botanical […]
How Five Top Herbalists Treat Allergies & Hay Fever
Allergies are a perfect example of an ailment where allopathic medicine struggles to find effective solutions, wheras herbal medicine can be very effective. I’m so pleased to introduce this series of treatment strategies from five leading herbalists showcasing the diversity and successes of treating allergies and hayfever with herbs. This impressive roster offers a solid […]
Interview with Filmmakers of Numen: The Nature of Plants
I recently had the chance to speak with Ann Armbrecht and Terrence Youk; the filmmakers of the popular documentary film “Numen: The Nature of Plants.” Ann and Terry are getting ready to release a shorter and more concise version of the film, perfectly suited for a broad audience interested in health education, food as medicine, […]
Building Roots: Plants, Income, and the Art of Receiving
Consider the way plants grow: they absorb water and minerals through their roots, and then transport them all the way up to their leaves where photosynthesis occurs, and energy is created. The roots anchor the plant into the soil, discern which molecules will enter the plant, and produce defense compounds to ensure the survival of […]
Millet: The Queen of Grains
Cultivated in central Asia and West Africa for thousands of years, millet is a small-seeded cereal in the Poaceae family, the largest grass family, which gains its name from the Greek poa, or grass. This family includes all grasses grown for their edible seeds, such as rice, wheat, rye, oats and corn. Although many of […]
Herb Geek Round-Up: Best Online Articles May 2013
Welcome to Herb Geek’s very first monthly round-up of the best herbal articles on the web. Tributes to Cascade Anderson Gellar Last month, the herbal community lost a beloved and precious herbal mentor: Cascade Andeson Gellar passed away May 4, 2013 surrounded by her friends and family at her home in Portland, Oregon. Ann Armbrecht […]
Bringing Herbs to Market: Principles of a Market Analysis
This article was originally published in Plant Healer Magazine, a quarterly downloadable, full color PDF magazine that “combines cutting edge science with heartful intuitive practice, personal stories that inspire, and practical skills that enable.” Follow this link to join the folk herbalism resurgence. One of the most important steps in starting a business venture is conducting a thorough […]
On Living a Sacred Life and Becoming a Business Goddess
Lately I’ve been craving the sacred. I’ve been craving that feeling of interconnectedness with the web of life – that mystical aspect of existence – that magic sensation that lets you know you’re on the right track; that you’re part of something bigger than just yourself. I’ve always told myself that if only I had […]
Making and Using Flower Essences in Herbal Practice
I was 18 the first time I came across flower essences and working as a waitress in in London whilst at the same time studying to be a drama teacher. One of the other waitresses presented me with the list and uses of the Bach Flower remedies one evening before work and my first reaction […]
Herbal Harmony Pills
There are many ways to incorporate medicinal herbs into everyday life. The most popular approaches are to cook them into food, drink teas, decoctions, or infusions, or to take them in tincture form. A less known option is to make medicinal pills. Medicinal pills are an excellent way to get a potent dose of a […]
Burdock for Spring
As the days grow longer and spring equinox approaches, we can keep ourselves healthy with the help of a root that’s sometimes considered invasive. Arctium Lappa, or burdock, is a milky root that’s cooling and tonic. This short season biennial, known as gobo in Japansese, is native to Northern Europe and Siberia. Burdock is a […]
Constitutional Medicine: We Can’t All Be Treated the Same
Look around any room full of people and you will see many different features. Some people have big builds while others are frail. One will have a reddish complexion, the next looks like they wear a shadow as a mask, while still another appears to glow. Some of us sweat easily, though others barely sweat […]
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