Every plant has a story to tell. A close look at each one brings into a relief a vibrant, varied world of unique teachers, guardians, guides, and friends. As we deepen our…
In the past decade, the national conversation surrounding medicinal cannabis has shifted significantly. It’s no longer a question of if it works, but rather how it can be used for maximum benefit.In…
If you’re like us at The Alchemist’s Kitchen, you’ve been discovering how rich and deep ancestral and indigenous knowledge about the plant kingdom can be, and how whole plant remedies, tinctures, and…
Herbalism For Beginners Many of us who are interested in improving our health and overall wellness have asked how we can do so using plants and herbs. Most of the time we…
As the days shorten and we find ourselves in the dark of mid-winter, the temperatures drop and often, so does our immune defense. During these colder months it may seem that everyone…
Liz Migliorelli is the witchy herbalist behind Sister Spinster, an herbal apothecary that draws from the folk medicine traditions of her Old Europe ancestral lineages. She believes in affordable, community-based health care, and…
Tero Isokauppila believes in the magic of mushrooms. He’s been chosen as one of the world’s top 50 Food Activists by the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, and is an expert on all…
The tropical climbing legume Mucuna pruriens is an ancient healing ally known for its wide range of tonifying, strengthening, and long lasting mood and health balancing gifts. The seed of Mucuna,…
The following is excerpted from Secret Medicine from your Garden by Ellen Evert Hopman, published by Inner Traditions. It was republished on Reality Sandwich. There are those who say that they get messages…
There is a tree, or perhaps a large shrub, that grows commonly in the Middle East and North Africa, often known as the “desert date”, “island tree”, or “soapberry”. It is Balanites aegyptiaca,…
The idea of using tonic remedies to restore balance and health in a person is an ancient idea. The word and concept of an “adaptogen” is a relatively new way of describing…
The following article is republished from Reality Sandwich. Your immune system is vast and complex. It is designed to detoxify your body as well as protect your body from illness and foreign…
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