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.
Ginseng--often referred to as the 'King of Herbs"--is one of the most well-known, over-harvested, and widely adulterated plants available on the western herb market. Indeed, its global demand speaks to this herb's…
What are Protective Herbs? Protective herbs are the plant allies that offer us safeguarding in some form, be it on the physical, emotional, spiritual, or energetic plane. Inhabitants of this earth, animals…
Gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) is an herbaceous plant with potent medicinal properties, widely employed in modern and traditional Eastern healing practices. Gromwell root is the most commonly used part of the plant; the…
What Are Warming Herbs? Prevention and preparedness are two essential ingredients to weathering illness and health setbacks during the winter months. Seasonal herbal medicine is an empowering tool to support wellness. Making…
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a darling little herb, as abundant and essential as stars in the night sky. Like the stars, its tiny white flowers twinkle in its expansive, network-like mats which…
Look no farther than Damiana’s botanical name, Turnera aphrodisiaca, for confirmation of its most celebrated action: as an aphrodisiac! More so, it is one of those herbs that provides awareness of being…
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) is an intriguing berry indeed! Hailing from its home in the lush, mountainous regions of China, we know of its many medicinal merits thanks to a long history of…
Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is one of our premier adaptogens in the herbal world, widely loved for its stress reducing, quality of life enhancing properties. Previously known as ‘Siberian Ginseng’ in common reference,…
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) is one of those little herbs that packs a giant punch! Potent to the point of purging or emesis (vomiting) in large doses, it has both highly stimulating and…
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…
He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum), also known as Fo-Ti, Ho Shou Wu, and Jiaoteng, is a popular tonic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with interesting folklore. In western herbalism, we use…
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…
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a delight to the senses; its purple flowers, fragrant scent, and sweet-yet-spicy anise/licorice flavor make this herb a treat to know and to grow. Anise Hyssop is…
We’ve talked about what CBD is and what it’s used to treat (more to come). Now it’s time to delve a little deeper into how to use it via a tutorial on…
Cannabis (Cannabis sativa), an herb at the center of a sordid history, deep controversy, and huge fanfare. An herb that’s been used for healing purposes, for recreational purposes, and to promote a…
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