Heavy Duty Herbal Dental Rinse for Dry Socket
Dental visits are not fun and oral surgery is at the bottom of the list any one looks forward to. In order to reduce the odds of a return visit, I’m sharing this dental rinse formula for use after a dental extraction. This formula was blended specifically for preventing dry socket, but it can be […]
24.The Path to Flower Essences & Energetic Healing with Patti Leahy
Plants work on many levels to change the course of our lives. Many herbalists focus on the purely physical form, but the energetics of plants have long been a power healing tool as well. Today, we’re talking with Master Flower Essence Creator, Formulator, and Practitioner Patty Leahy about the path to flower essences and energetic healing.
Honey Bee Water Bowl
Kids love bugs. They are tiny, busy lives that come in an array of shapes and colors. As parents and caregivers, we want our children to learn about the natural world, but how do you talk bees and butterflies into holding still long enough to admire them? A honey bee water bowl is a wonderful and […]
Keeping it Cool in the Coop – The Shoestring Herbalist
Queen Elizabawk was panting. She is a big chicken. As an Orpington, she does well in the cold but isn’t built for heat. Her coop mates fair a little better but in 106 degree heat, they’re only a heart beat away from heat stroke themselves. My chickens have the advantage of being free range birds. […]
Arthritis Formula for Dogs
I formulated this glycerite blend for a friend’s dog who had crippling arthritis in his hips. He was a retriever and, sadly, hip problems are a genetic problem for this breed. He was still young, only 7 years-old when he began to have his issues. The vet put him on glucosamine, which helped but wasn’t […]
23.Walking the Herbalist’s Path, an Interview with Nicole Telkes
Pictured form left to right: Nicole, Kathi, Mary and Rosemary. For centuries, plant medicine was the dominant medicine worldwide. Around about a century ago, the modern medical system we know today took the field in force, relegating herbalists to the back alleys for decades. Over the past couple of decades, herbalists like Nicole Telkes have built a new appreciation of herbal practices as a way of life. Today, we’re talking with Nicole about where we’ve been and where we’re going.
Oats to the Rescue
Oats (Avena sativa) are a pretty mild mannered plant. They’ve been around as a food for thousands of years. They’re easy to grow, delicious to eat, and simple to store. I use them as powerful medicine in the clinic. They blend well with other nerve healing plants. People with digestive issues, unless they have celiac […]
22.Cannabis for Practical Herbalists
Cannabis has been touted as a panacea–good for just about anything that ails you. Although that claim seems far fetched, the truth is Cannabis is a versatile and potent herbal medicine.
21.Saint John’s Wort, Midsummer’s Gift
Midsummer is a few days away…Now’s the time for harvesting Saint John’s Wort. This sunny weed is well known for its muscle healing power, but it’s protective nature extends well beyond the muscular-skeletal system. In today’s show, we’re talking about the how-tos of making and using medicine from this summer favorite.
20.Tapping the Keg–Herbalists Rediscover Beers of Olde
Beers brewed and flavored with herbs and fruits beyond hops are one of the largest growing branches of the Craft Brewing industry, an industry that fast beating out the big brewers so many of us grew up with. For herbalists, that’s a whole new avenue into practical, holistic medicine. Today, we’ll be tasting a small selection of Herbal Craft Brews and talking about how herbs factor into their character.
Summer Vacation from Virus Z
Summer has arrived, and it’s time for me to take a break to focus on the longer story that’s clearly developing here in Zombie Hunter C’s life. Rest assured this season that Zombie Hunter C will be back in September to finish off her tale of Dental Care and Herbalism in apocalyptic conditions. Until then, […]
The Grounded Garden – The Shoestring Herbalist
My garden has feet of clay. The place my house resides is on an old riverbed. The house was built in 1913. We have pictures of it with a horse and buggy in front of it – the horse has mud splashed up to his chest. The soil, in the places I haven’t worked it, […]