Herbalism is truly a frontline medicine; folk remedies are the go to medicine for many of us. Beyond home remedies, though, herbalists can be a force for change in the world. Today, we’re talking with Herbal Activist Nicole Telkes about disasters, revolution, and changing the world through Herbalism.
We’re knee-deep into the Flu and Cold season. We Practical Herbalists are already mobilizing our defenses. We’re using prevention, stocking up on herbals, and educating friends and family. Today, we’ll talk about how you can join in on the preparations.
Episode XVI After last year’s cider pressing debacle, I thought
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.
Episode X Zombies aren’t the only dangers in this apocalypse.
Accidents happen. Most people aren’t lucky enough to go through
The common cold is defined as a viral infection of the upper respiratory system. Stuffy noses, coughs and constant weariness are warning signs of an oncoming cold. There are over two hundred different types of rhino-viruses and since they travel through the air and via physical contact with ever benign objects such as doorknobs or light switches, these viruses are very successful. Although colds only last 2 weeks and host only mild symptoms, they can open the door to other more complicated bacterial infections like the flu, strep throat, or ear infections.
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