He Shou Wu is an incredible herb for physical and spiritual fortification, and has been long revered as one of Chinese Medicine’s most powerful longevity herbs. According to legend, He Shou Wu,…
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.
Forthave Spirits, Brooklyn-based distillery that launched this past January, has so far produced three exquisite handcrafted botanical blends – an apertivo, amaro, and gin — that are the savory culmination of a…
When you’re on it, you’re a force to be reckoned with. There’s no limit to your creativity, no idea you can’t articulate, no obstacle you can’t face. Life is a breeze. And…
Wooden Spoon Herbs is a boutique herbal medicine line infused with the soul of Southern Appalachia, where its founder, Lauren Haynes, was born and raised. A rich sense of local tradition and…
Let’s talk about adaptogens, baby! I’m so excited to tell you about herbs that have made an impact in my life and healing from Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism. First – what are they? And…
Blue lotus, a flower favored highly in ancient Egypt, is a subtle psychoactive that induces feelings of tranquility and euphoria, and can give waking life the trance-like quality of a dream. It…
The rose is widely recognized as the inimitable symbol of beauty and love. Its lush petals, majestic arrangement and vivid colors, particularly the classic red rose, evoke sensuality and romanticism, making it…
by Alma Green A common trope of the witch is the use of bizarre and dangerous-to-obtain items, like “lions heart” or “bulls horn,” in the creation of magical concoctions. The truth is,…
We have alcohol to thank for the one botanical medicine that’s ubiquitous in our nation’s consciousness. Bitters, most commonly enjoyed as delicious additions to cocktails, are also powerful digestive aids whose flavor…
Adriana Ayales hails from the Costa Rican rainforest where, immersed in the shamanic energy of the jungle, she cultivated a spiritual herbal craft. Her practice led her to New York City, and…
If you’ve ever tried an herbal cigarette, it likely didn’t do much other than taste and smell flowery. But the world of herbs is so rich with medicinal properties, something we keep…
Water is a powerful source of healing. Immersing ourselves in large bodies of water can bring us a feeling of peaceful, all-encompassing stillness. In this beautifully written blog on Cauldrons & Crockpots,…
You may have heard about the recent spike in interest surrounding spagyrics, a kind of herbal medicine that dates back to the medieval era. Ancient alchemists followed a process that divided plants…
If you’re looking for vivid dream explorations, you may want to try some mugwort, whose botanical name, Artemisia, is appropriately named after the lunar goddess. As explained in this blog extolling the…
Truly connecting with plants means more than just ingesting them. They are silent yet alive and waiting to speak to those who listen. Communicating with a plant through intentional, meditative communion allows…
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