Tea Tree: Herb of the Shaman
Tea tree, also commonly called Melealuca after the first part of its botanical name Melealuca alternifolia, has cured a variety of ailments since the Aboriginal tribes of Australia began to pass down tales of the Dreamtime. Long before Captain James Cook discovered for England the therapeutic uses of this tree in 1770, the native people’s […]
8.Dude, it’s Legal: Marijuana and Cannibus Laws Open the Door to New Exploration of this Herb
This month, three states plus Washington D.C. asked voters to decide whether or not marijuana should be legalized for recreational use. Only one rejected legalizing it for recreation. Today, we’re going to take a look at the laws that have been passed, focusing on Oregon’s, and medicinal and recreational use of marijuana. Be aware that some of the language and subject matter may be a little colorful and inappropriate for younger listeners.
Cider Pressing with the Undead – Part 2
Episode XV The month after what Paul had taken to calling the Great Apple Massacre was rough. We fought…a lot. “We’re cut and bruised. Harvey’s limping. And you want to go back there?” Paul asked, more than once. “Yes, we earned that apple cider. We turn it into vinegar and we’ve got some pretty important […]
7.Medicinal Mushrooms
In the Pacific Northwest, fall means rain, and rain means mushrooms. The fungi family offers us an amazing and colorful array of foods and medicines. Today, we’ll talk about which mushrooms and lichens make good medicine and how you can make use of them at home. Our guest herbalist is “Dandy” Alese Colehour, joins us to guide the conversation about the wonders of medicinal mushrooms and and lichen.
6.Herbal Cordials for the Holidays
Fall is upon us. That means it’s time to start those herbal holiday gifts—Herbal Cordials and liqueurs are a delight to receive and easy to make. Today, we’ll talk about how to make Herbal Cordials and Liqueurs and the best herbs to use.
5.An Interview with Alese “Dandy” Colehour the Herbal Fermenter
Today, we’re going to be talking with Alese Colehour, known in the herbal world as Dandy. She’s a local herbalist here in the Eugene area who runs Dandy’s Pantry, a micro-herbal practice offering locally sourced, seasonal herbals for community, including Occupy Medical.
Cider-pressing with the Undead, Part 1
Episode XIV Up until last year, I hadn’t had a good cider, hard or otherwise, since virus Z destroyed my world. Fall’s chilly mornings and crunchy, leaf-strewn lawns had always been secondary pleasures next to the joy I took in pressing cider. I still fondly remember of the tail-end of summers gathering the early apples […]
4.Natural Treatment Options for Anxiety
Clinical Anxiety Disorders affect over 40 million adult Americans while only a third of them receive treatment. Anxiety affects the rest of us in some form periodically throughout life. For Anxiety sufferers, the world of plant medicines can offer relief.
An Apple A Day Survival Tale
Episode XIII You remember that old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” right? I never gave it much credence myself, until the apocalypse showed me the light. We were hiking through an area that had once been a small farmstead. Paul was struggling with the skid ahead of me along the edge […]
3.Protecting Boundaries with Elderberry and Flower
The elder tree and its medicine is surrounded by myth, some of which is rooted in fact and some of which is pure fantasy. In this episode we’ll talk a little about the mythic properties of elder, how it protects boundaries physically and spiritually, and then go on to cover the modern day myths perpetuated in a variety of sources online and in print.
2.The Summer Harvest
Summer fruits are abundant, especially amidst the dog days of August and into early September. Blackberries and peaches are coming on as are plums, early apples, and pears. All these delicious fruits have medicinal properties a practical herbalist can use through out the year.
1.Herbs for Dental Health
Strawberry is an uncommon herb, even though it’s a common garden plant and favorite fruit of millions. We discussed the virtues of this humble berry and delved into how strawberries and strawberry leaves can be used in dental care for mild to serious cases.