Plant wisdom is the foundation of The Alchemist’s Kitchen, and we believe that by learning about botanical medicine, you can become your own healer. Learn about different potent herbs from our herbalists and teachers so you can ground yourself, sleep better, and stress less.
Verbatim excerpts from the chapter “Lifting Spirits: Pleasure with Aphrodisiacs” from Naturally, The Herbalist’s Guide to Health and Transformation, by Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG)—author, artist, naturalist Herbal Alternatives to Alcohol: Pleasure, Plants,…
One of the many wonderful aspects of practicing herbalism is that it requires you to be present with the plants around you. When they burst into bloom at the height of Summer,…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America for both men and women. Unhealthy diets, lack of physical activity and excessive drinking are all poor lifestyle choices that cause individuals…
With the busiest time of year in full swing, staying centered often gets put on the back burner. Tapping into the heart can be the support we need to emotionally self-regulate, stabilize…
My magic practice is deeply rooted in personal ancestry. My ancestors are primarily Swedish and Irish, and I work primarily within those folk traditions. I believe this is important, and in this…
October, and the shift into autumn, summons deep transformation. It’s a time to celebrate the abundance of the year and honor death with some autumn tea rituals. The season of spice, flame,…
The Summer of 2023 is a planetary headline for record temperatures of extreme heat. Perhaps, this is a well-deserved justification for the growing interest in plant-based topical misters and hydrosols. Misters can…
For centuries, herbal smoke has been used in different cultures to purify and cleanse spaces and people. We like to call this “Spatial Alchemy” – an act of transforming a space or…
In every culture, the kitchen has long been the heart of the home. It is a place of creation, alchemy, and connection. Long before “wellness” became a buzzword, witches were tending their…
When nurturing your skin in a way that feels both indulgent and healing, few botanicals rival calendula’s gentle yet powerful herbal magic. This golden flower, also known as marigold, has been used for…
Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Do you wake up groggy and tired despite sleeping 7-9 hours? It may be time to focus on the quality of your sleep,…
Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is an ethnobotanical treasure that has been revered through the centuries and across the continents as the “Flower of Enlightenment”, a sacred flower best known for its powers…
In a period of only approximately five decades at the end of the nineteenth century, the vitamins were discovered. This stemmed from the observation and comparative analysis between diet, nutrition, and its…
Meet Peter Barsoom, the visionary founder and CEO of 1906: where cannabis meets intention, elegance, and modern wellness. With nearly two decades of experience at financial giants like American Express, Peter left…
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), or American Skullcap, is a beloved herb amongst Western herbalists and herbal medicine enthusiasts. Herbalist 7Song calls it a “gateway herb” because of its ability to demonstrate to the…
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