School of Botanical Medicine
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Herbs evoke a multitude of responses in the body. In addition to the more obvious, taste is an essential piece of this process. It inspires a chemical reaction which may calm, stimulate, dry or heat. These energetic effects are felt body-wide, and are foundational when it comes to improving our health. All tastes are beneficial, [...]
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Part one of this article series, Kitchen with Medicine Cupboard, gave examples of what a healing arts kitchen would contain, and described the basics of using herbs for medicine. Included was a brief definition of herbalism, classification and basic terminology for use of herbs, methods of preparation, and Materia medica. Part II will make the [...]
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Herbs evoke a multitude of responses in the body. In addition to the more obvious, taste is an essential piece of this process. It inspires a chemical reaction which may calm, stimulate, dry or heat. These energetic effects are felt body-wide, and are foundational when it comes to improving our health. I have always had [...]
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Healing is subjective. What each person needs cannot be dictated by some predetermined formula applied to all. It is dictated by the nature of the person in need of healing. This process involves asking questions. And as a practitioner, I ask many questions. But we must personally turn our energy inward to listen to what [...]
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People will give and receive many roses this month in celebration of Valentines Day. While the rose is a symbol of love, it is so much more. And while we celebrate with flowers that are not native to our country, I would like to take a moment to recognize the wild variety of roses that [...]
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