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 […]
Archives for March 2013
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 […]
Welcome to the First Ever Herb Geek Giveaway!
Hello sweet friends, and welcome to our very first Herb Geek giveaway! I’m so pleased to offer you the chance to win one of SIX of these sweet little herb containers called JyARz. These nifty little JyARz are portable and shock resistant. They have a removable (and replaceable) glass insert, and feature two latex seals, one […]
Digital Herb Resources: A Guide to eBooks Part 1
I am a plant person. I absolutely love connecting people with plants, and I especially love connecting people with herbal resources that allow them to take responsibility for their own healing, and access quality herbal resources at an affordable price. I recently wrote an article about free online herbal resources where I highlighted some of the best […]