Chinese Skullcap, Scutellaria baicalensis: Clear Heat, Dry Damp
Huang Qin is a widely used plant in Chinese herbal medicine with a range of applications. To understand all of these applications, I will start by discussing the category Huang Qin belongs to and then describe in further detail the particular qualities of this versatile plant. Huang Qin belongs to a category of herbs that […]
Five Phases of TCM: Understanding Chinese Elements in Herbalism
There is an expression that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. I find this mildly terrifying because my top five includes my cat, who likes to poop on my bed and eat dental floss. I shudder to imagine what it means if my cat makes up one-fifth […]
Wood Betony Energetics: TCM, Ayurveda, Traditional Western Herbalism
Wood Betony is a classic Western herb used as a cure-all in both home remedies and witchcraft of household cleansing and protection. Through out Old Europe, people reached for Wood Betony to ease aches and pains, soothe digestive complaints, and resolve headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression, irritability, and all manner of nervous-system complaints.
229.Preventing Lyme – Herb Chat
You can also listen to Real Herbalism Radio here: Our Website | iHeartradio | Spotify | Alexa Flash | Pippa | Itunes | Stitcher Whether you are on Iphone, Android, or your laptop we have you covered. Candace and Patrick talked about their visit with Alexis Chesney. Patrick shivered all over again over the many ticks who are out there just waiting to latch on. Herbal 101 […]
230.Plant-Supported Partnership with Katja and Ryn
e idea of a Power Couple is really common in business and politics, but what does that look like in Herbalism?
It looks like a Plant-supported Marriage between Business and Herbs, with some truly inspired benefits.
Today, we’re talking with Katja and Ryn from Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism about business, plant medicine, and the Herbal Life.
Get to Know Wood Betony, Stachys officinalis
Wood Betony, aka Stachys officinalis and formerly known as Betonica officinalis, is regaining it’s former popularity among modern herbalists. It’s about time, I say. We most definitely need to stomach a lot of challenge, a lot of fear and anxiety, a lot of sorrow and grief, and a lot of toxicity in our modern world. We need strong and steady stomach medicine, which is right up Wood Betony’s ally.
What is Vata, Pitta, Kapha? Ayurvedic Doshas Simply
As a Family Herbalist of any level, it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of the doshas, or constitutional types, Ayurveda defines. They are essentially archetypes we herbalists can use to make the best choices for ourselves and our families,
Flu, Cold, Virus Home Remedy Resources
Natural Herbal Remedies and Powerful Plants for preventing and managing cold and flu symptoms are the best first step in treating viruses at home. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite resources to help you get started with creating your own effective Home Remedies for Flu and Cold symptoms right here.
Quick Facts about Larrea tridentata aka Creosote Bush, Chaparral
Larrea tridentata commonly known as Creosote Bush is a shrub endemic to the arid regions of the North American Southwest. Larrea has been used in traditional and modern herbal applications both internally and topically.
Skullcap as a Home Remedy: Links, Videos, Learning and Use
Learn about growing wildcrafting and harvesting, and making home remedies and herbal remedies with Skullcap with these resources. Resources include videos, articles, podcasts, and recipes for using Skullcap or Scutellaria latiflora for plant-based care for pain, tension, insomnia, and anxiety.
227.Wandering into Farming – Herb Chat
You can also listen to Real Herbalism Radio here: Our Website | iHeartradio | Spotify | Alexa Flash | Pippa | Itunes | Stitcher Whether you are on Iphone, Android, or your laptop we have you covered. Candace and Patrick give Tiger Tea from Sacred Blossom Farm a try then talk a bit about growing good herbs, the effect of stress on plants (like gravel pile Oregano), […]
Mullein Resources: Links, Videos, Learning and Use
Mullein’s soft leaves and strong, tall second-year stalks have forever connected this respiratory herb with the Faerie Realm and swordplay. Who hasn’t used an old Mullein stalk as a sword when chasing about the field as a kid? Play aside, Mullein is a powerful soother for lungs and respiratory health as well as skin irritations […]