Autumn is in the air, at least in New York City. The leaves are starting to fall from the trees, lighting up park corners with their wild reds. People start covering their…
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.
Here we are. We have officially arrived in the era of Build-a-Bear Spirituality. Not that there is anything inherently wrong with building our own daily spiritual experience a la carte, but cherry-picking…
As fall ushers in the promise of flower to fruit, we can marvel at the beautiful golden yellow stalks of goldenrod, otherwise known as Solidago, vibrantly thriving throughout September months. A highly medicinal…
I believe in seasonal altar change. I have been changing my altar and sacred space since I was a little girl, inspired by my mother, who does the same. With every new…
Fall is an exciting time for Nordic herbs. Foraging has been a long-loved Nordic activity, especially in September, when everything is brimming for harvest and the long dark winter fast approaches. As…
As daylight wanes and the leaves turn their yearly tricks, we feel the movements of the wheel, and welcome back autumn. Temperatures drop here in the northeast and much like we pull…
Some of the greatest social gatherings and introspective musings occur around earth altars. Whether under a tree, around a fire, or gazing out across the sea, these special spaces conjure a unique…
Elecampane is in the sunflower family, touting sunflower-like yellow narrow ray petals that are delicate yet balanced in their appearance. Many use the flower essence of Elecampane to rise tall in confidence, improve…
Witch Hazel a beautiful deciduous shrub often associated with cosmetic purposes due to its anti-inflammatory properties. There are a wide array of medicinal virtues for this Native American herbal remedy. Colorful fragrant flowers…
This July 4th as we are celebrating the birth of our free nation here in the United States, we might also consider the ways we can advocate for the freedom of plants and the…
Bitters are the femme fatale of the herbal world. An air of mystery and elusiveness surrounds their edgy aura. They show up wearing many different masks, easing their way around a cocktail…
The feminine goddess culture and herbal medicine go hand in hand across cultures and ancestral traditions. The goddess culture of the Norse people places great importance on the relationship goddess had with…
On your website you said, “I feel a kindred kind of love and respect for survivors of multitude of traumas. I admire our willingness to sit with what is profoundly complicated and…
To be clear—-nature has always been queer—-plants, animals, fungi, minerals, weather, topography. Nature exists in a state of continuous fluidity and connection, not in the binaries we human-centric thinkers impose to try to make…
Sustainably sourcing sacred plants is very important here at The Alchemist’s Kitchen, so we’re excited to announce we are now sourcing Palo Santo from One Love Holistics, based in the San Francisco…
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