Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis: Memorycare, Circulation, Digestion
Rosemary is one of the famous culinary herbs (as in Scarborough Fair and Shakespearean famous) that rarely gets the main stage when it comes to Medicinal Herbalism. Like it’s partners, Parsley, Sage, and Thyme, Rosemary packs a lot of medicine into those tiny leaves. That’s part of why Rosemary is more connected with cooking than […]
Spring Cleaning: Shift Your Life and Grow
Whether spring cleaning is a part of your regular routine or not, sometimes it just makes sense to take the time for a little clearing. Clearing is about shifting the energy of your home and your mind…
Love Medicine Resources: Aphrodisiacs, Herbal Remedies for Love
Love Medicine is the Natural Approach to creating the Loving and Intimate environment you desire. That looks different for everyone. For some, De-stressing is the key to improving the Love experience. For others, it’s overcoming Anxiety or finding new and playful ways to create Romance. For near everyone, a bit of Self-care is essential for […]
Herbal Assistants: Romance Partners, Aphrodisiac Essential Oils
I like to increase my chances of snatching a little Afternoon Delight by having a few herbal assistants on-hand, strategically stashed so as to be ready to serve at a moment’s notice. The beauty of this approach is
Formulating for a Romantic Evening
Formulating for a Romantic Evening is a lot like formulating for just about anything else. If you take the time to do all the steps, you’ll have a formula that’s more likely to work as if by magic. If you don’t take the time to practice the steps, you’re less likely to create the results you want…
Aphrodisiacs: The Herbal Medicine of Love
Plants have long been masters of the medicine of Love. Long ago, many of them joined the club of Aphrodisiacs, teaching us to use the tools we have to attract a mate and fully enjoy the experiences we share.
5 Chamomile Formulas for Digestion, Anxiety, and Depression
Modern Herbalists have been rediscovering Chamomile, this sunny member of the daisy family, and falling in love all over again. Chamomile helps settle the nerves, easing anxiety and depression as well as soothing the digestive system.
Chamomile Resources: Links, Videos, Learning and Use
German and Roman Chamomile have been long-standing favorites of herbalists and Caregivers for good reason. They both reduce inflammation, soothe the nerves and ease digestive complaints. Plus, they’re both safe to use with children as young as infancy and with the elderly or those weakened by illness or trauma. Today, we reach for chamomile to […]
Formulating with Chamomile: Anxiety, Depression, Digestion
It’s my humble belief that in our modern world, with all the stress and challenges we face daily, Chamomile’s time has come. Our Ancestors used Chamomile for Anxiety, Depression, Stomach upsets, and to help those who are…
Chamomile Essential Oil: How it Works for Stress and Inflammation
If that sounds familiar, Chamomile Essential Oil may well be a valuable partner in your corner. Both German Chamomile and Roman Chamomile essential oils help soothe anxiety and get your mind back into a more present and sunny state. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, they soothe…
Chamomile Energetics: Cool the Fire Gently and Powerfully
Chamomile comes in many forms, Roman and German being the most popular here in North America. For the most part, it’s associated with Western home remedies because of how soothing and safe it is to use chamomile.
Bergamot for Balance through Crisis: Essential Oil Magic
That day, my life was turned upside down. I’d been renting a nice little home near my son’s school, and my landlord decided it was time for him to sell the place. It came as a shock; we were unprepared for a move or to buy the house. It sent us scrambling for a solution […]