Sounds scary doesn’t it? Well Saturn is a bit scary, well a lot scary, if you ignore it’s lessons. In a nutshell, Saturn rules deep committed self discipline. It shows us our darkness and pushes us to want to give up in life, but doing so will make Saturn’s influence even more harsh. To persevere […]
Month: October 2016
Why I’m NOT An Allopathic Herbalist
Typically when we hear the word “allopathic” we think of western medical doctors. But if we’re being honest any health and wellness practitioner of any background can treat their clients allopathically. A chiropractor who has you coming in every week for an adjustment but doesn’t show you any exercises or postures to practice at home […]
When The Message Is STOP.
It can be so damn hard to stop. Stop working so hard, so much, stop rushing, stop being obsessed with our “to do” lists and what we still haven’t accomplished, running around with kids, friends, family, “obligations”and other things in our lives that just have us going at full speed ahead, non-stop, wishing there […]
Foxglove
This is my herbal oracle. A work in progress. I’ve had this idea for many years and have slowly been doing the work to make it happen! Ahhh, but such a long process. And well, I’m kind of perfectionist sometimes… so. This is at least a phase I’ll share with you here along the way […]
Elderberry & Friends
Herbal syrups are really just super duper potent teas with sweetener added. Traditionally white sugar is used which is what gives syrups the thick viscous consistency that you find with ordinary cough and cold syrups. I prefer to keep as much sugar out of the picture as possible, as all forms of sugar invite inflammation […]
Mini Herb Profile | Leonurus cardiaca ~ Motherwort
Motherwort or the Lionhearted herb. This plant… no surprise is for mothers of all kinds. The overworked, overstretched, type A personalities who go, go, go, who are hard on themselves, expect a lot from themselves and give so much of themselves and especially their hearts to others. This plant works on the nervous system to […]