Smudging is the indigenous ritual of burning sacred herbs to purify and cleanse spaces of negative energies. Many of us are embracing the practices of wisdom traditions as a means of finding peace and empowerment…
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.
Smudging is the indigenous ritual of burning sacred herbs to purify and cleanse spaces of negative energies. Many of us are embracing the practices of wisdom traditions as a means of finding peace and empowerment…
If you’re just beginning to dip your toes into the herbal world, the sheer amount of plants and information out there can be overwhelming. In this Mind Body Green blog, Alchemist’s Kitchen herbalist Micaela…
Before the dawn of Father Time, the Goddess ruled planet earth. We have always held the knowledge within us that there is an energy far greater than the Self. Many of us,…
“The red rose whispers of passion, And the white rose breathes of love; O, the red rose is a falcon, And the white rose is a dove.” John Boyle O’Reilly The ever…
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, themes of love and romance abound. Cartoonish hearts in varying shades of pink and red, bouquets of roses, and boxes of chocolates seem to be everywhere. Interestingly…
Megan Gurule is the cofounder of Herbal Moon Apothecary, a small family-based business located in the lush woodlands of the Pacific northwest. After feeling the profoundly transformative effects of plant medicines in…
Here at The Alchemist’s Kitchen, our herbalists all have different preferences when it comes to self care practices. The one thing they all agree on is that herbal self care is of…
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…
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…
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,…
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