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The Witch’s Code to Magical Plants

by Alma Green A common trope of the witch is the use of bizarre and dangerous-to-obtain items, like “lions heart” or “bulls horn,” in the creation of magical concoctions. The truth is,…

Why You Should Be Using Bitters

We have alcohol to thank for the one botanical medicine that’s ubiquitous in our nation’s consciousness. Bitters, most commonly enjoyed as delicious additions to cocktails, are also powerful digestive aids whose flavor…

High on Health: CBD in the Food Supply

The following CBD article titled High on Health: CBD in the Food Supply was originally published on Reality Sandwich. Endocannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found within the human body. They’ve been there…

Cannabis Has Always Been a Medicine

The following is excerpted from The Cannabis Manifesto: A New Paradigm for Wellness by Steve DeAngelo, published by North Atlantic Books. It was republished on Reality Sandwich. I’ll never forget the first time Jason David…

The Wild Unknown: An Interview with Kim Krans

Kim Krans is the artist behind the spellbinding Wild Unknown Tarot, a deck that captivates the eye with its subtle, powerful use of color, and striking designs for each arcana. First published…

The Soul of the Rainforest in NYC: A Conversation with Herbalist Adriana Ayales

Adriana Ayales hails from the Costa Rican rainforest where, immersed in the shamanic energy of the jungle, she cultivated a spiritual herbal craft. Her practice led her to New York City, and…

The Next Generation of Herbal Smokes

If you’ve ever tried an herbal cigarette, it likely didn’t do much other than taste and smell flowery. But the world of herbs is so rich with medicinal properties, something we keep…

Grounding Herbal Bath Recipe

Water is a powerful source of healing. Immersing ourselves in large bodies of water can bring us a feeling of peaceful, all-encompassing stillness. In this beautifully written blog on Cauldrons & Crockpots,…

Microdosing with Plant Medicine Spagyrics

You may have heard about the recent spike in interest surrounding spagyrics, a kind of herbal medicine that dates back to the medieval era. Ancient alchemists followed a process that divided plants…

Dreaming with Mugwort

If you’re looking for vivid dream explorations, you may want to try some mugwort, whose botanical name, Artemisia, is appropriately named after the lunar goddess. As explained in this blog extolling the…

The Healing Power of CBD

The psychoactive compound in marijuana that gets you high is known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and has long been the plant’s claim to fame. But the national conversation surrounding marijuana has seen a…

Open Your Heart to Plants through Meditation

Truly connecting with plants means more than just ingesting them. They are silent yet alive and waiting to speak to those who listen. Communicating with a plant through intentional, meditative communion allows…

4 Ways Herbs Can Support Your Sobriety Journey

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