Herbalism
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Herbs for Self-Love
To connect with ourselves, feel grounded, and tune in, a wonderful place to start is by practicing a self-care ritual. When you perform a ritual with intention behind it, it allows you to truly be in the moment– this is a stress relief tactic all on its own. It’s quite different than a habit, or
CBD, CBG, and You: There’s a New Cannabinoid in Town
News outlets can’t afford to ignore it. Everybody’s heard of it, but nobody really knows what it is. It’s CBD, and, for that matter, a host of other constituents of the cannabis plant making big waves in headlines and on shelves. The mystery surrounding this ubiquitous cannabinoid, second in fame only to THC, isn’t just
The Ultimate Guide to Moon Milk Medicine
Moon milks have captured the attention of food bloggers across the world. They’re gorgeous, they’re tasty, and the name is downright dreamy. The idea behind this popular “moon milk” craze is perhaps based on the old wive’s tale that claims warm milk helps you sleep. These frothy concoctions are meant to serve essentially the same
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Herbs for Self-Love
To connect with ourselves, feel grounded, and tune in, a wonderful place to start is by practicing a self-care ritual. When you perform a ritual with intention behind it, it allows you to truly be in the moment– this is a stress relief tactic all on its own. It’s quite different than a habit, or
CBD, CBG, and You: There’s a New Cannabinoid in Town
News outlets can’t afford to ignore it. Everybody’s heard of it, but nobody really knows what it is. It’s CBD, and, for that matter, a host of other constituents of the cannabis plant making big waves in headlines and on shelves. The mystery surrounding this ubiquitous cannabinoid, second in fame only to THC, isn’t just
The Ultimate Guide to Moon Milk Medicine
Moon milks have captured the attention of food bloggers across the world. They’re gorgeous, they’re tasty, and the name is downright dreamy. The idea behind this popular “moon milk” craze is perhaps based on the old wive’s tale that claims warm milk helps you sleep. These frothy concoctions are meant to serve essentially the same
Meet the Maker: Jade Marks of 69herbs
The Alchemist’s Kitchen now carries two wonderful tinctures from 69herbs, made especially for when you are feeling sick, run down, or sluggish. 69herbs is a New York-based apothecary and design project by Jade Marks which focuses “on trans and queer health, accessibility, and harm reduction.” We felt very lucky to chat with Jade- an herbalist,
Herbal Allies for a New Year
Many of us in the western world mark time by the Gregorian calendar, celebrating the New Year on January 1st. Though this date is rather arbitrary, as different cultures observe various days as the new year, the practice of self reflection during these transitions is a universal theme. As we consider the past twelve months
Smoke Cleansing as an Appropriate Alternative to Smudging
The power of herbal smoke cleanses spaces, facilitates ritual, and even heals physical ailments. It can also be a transcendental medium to alter mood and allow us to engage in shadow and dream work. It’s no wonder then that the burning of herbs has become so popular. However when anything becomes mainstream, we must always
