124.Ashley Litecky Elenbaas – Combine, Adapt and Thrive
For Ashley Litecky Elenbaas, her journey through the world of herbalism has been a literal journey. She is a frequent traveler and has gone out of her way to educate herself about the natural treasures the botanical world has to offer. She combines art, dance, yoga, stargazing and other creative modalities to the healing power of herbal medicine for her students and clients. For her, health doesn’t end in a tincture bottle.
Tea Tree Oil for Foot Care – A Clinical Memoir
“We’ll clean your feet and Sue will give you some dry socks to change into plus anti-fungal oil to rub into your feet every day. Do you have a bottle to send with him?”
I held up a small vial containing tea tree essential oil. I would add it to a small mister bottle so it was easier for him to apply to his tender skin without rubbing.
123.Herb Lab – Gardening Planning the Practical Herbalist Way
Inspired by books by Kathi Keville and Peg Schafer as well as a Aaron and Susan Von Frank of Tyrant Farms, our team is already taking measurements for a new pond, marking seed catalogs and graphing out where new beds and structure plants will go.
Elderberry and Flower Not Just for Flu: Using Elder for a Variety of Complaints
Modern herbalists turn to Elder during flu and cold season as a powerful preventative and cure. Elderberries are added to teas for daily consumption to build the body’s strength, citing scientific studies that show Elderberries help strengthen cell walls by mitigating the damage done by free radicals through the antioxidant constituents anthocyanins (Cejpek). They’re added […]
How the Energetics of Elderberry and Elder Flower Prevent Flu
Modern herbalists turn to Elder during flu and cold season as a powerful preventative and cure. Elderberries are added to teas for daily consumption to build the body’s strength, citing scientific studies that show Elderberries help strengthen cell walls by mitigating the damage done by free radicals through the antioxidant constituents anthocyanins (Cejpek). They’re added […]
122.Gardening Planning the Practical Herbalist Way
Seeds may lie dormant in the ground under the snow but the winter mind of a gardener starts buzzing like a bee hive. The Real Herbalism Radio team are perusing new seed catalogs and scratching plans on graph paper for spring.
Anthocyanins in Elderberry – How It Works
These pigments are not just responsible for granting elderberry their deep blue color. They make their mark in human health by decreasing inflammation and damage by free radicals. Combine this with antiviral effects and you have powerful medicine.
Let’s Talk Series: Magic of Oxymels with Rosalee de la Forêt
Rosalee de la Forêt, herbalist and author of the best selling book, The Alchemy of Herbs spends time sharing with Herb Nerd Society members about a delicious herbal option that is growing in popularity. Oxymels used to be considered old-fashioned medicine.
121.Herb Lab – The Mushrooming World of Mushrooms with Jeff Chilton
HERBAL NERD SOCIETY CONTENT: Sue and Candace talk about how they incorporate mushrooms in their own lives. They also received a gift from the desert.
120.The Mushrooming World of Mushrooms with Jeff Chilton
HERBAL NERD SOCIETY CONTENT: In Asia, mushrooms have long held an esteemed place among herbal practitioners. Here in the West, they’ve quietly waited for us to awaken to their medicine.
Elderberries…Blessing from Elder and a Mighty Tasty Mead
The summer my boy turned four, I answered an ad for work as a part-time gardener, no experience needed. The job was simple, keep the farmer’s personal garden looking good. I was allowed to bring my boy along and set my own hours. It was perfect at the time. I could use some of my […]
Elderberry Syrup – Vital Tool for Flu Prevention – A Clinical Memory
It was October. Three heads bent to their task at the donation table. Winter was coming, and we had heard rumors in the medical community of aggressive flu outbreaks up and down the coast. The comforting scent of elderberry syrup filled the air. We serve between 40 and 60 patients during our weekly four-hour clinic. […]