The idea of using tonic remedies to restore balance and health in a person is an ancient idea. The word and concept of an “adaptogen” is a relatively new way of describing…
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.
The idea of using tonic remedies to restore balance and health in a person is an ancient idea. The word and concept of an “adaptogen” is a relatively new way of describing…
The following article is republished from Reality Sandwich. Your immune system is vast and complex. It is designed to detoxify your body as well as protect your body from illness and foreign…
The following is excerpted from The Three Treasures by Rehmannia Dean Thomas. This article is republished from Reality Sandwich. When we refer to something as a food, we are describing a substance that…
The following is excerpted from A Curious History of Vegetables: Aphrodisiacal and Healing Properties, Folk Tales, Garden Tips, and Recipes by Wolf D. Storl, published by North Atlantic Books. This article is republished from…
by Robin Rose Bennett The following is excerpted from The Gift of Healing Herbs: Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life by Robin Rose Bennett, published by North Atlantic Books. It…
Herbal medicine can be harnessed as a powerful means of empowering oneself, and clearing out negative energies in our minds and bodies. Lavender, motherwort, artemisia, and hawthorn are four potent herbs for…
Did you get to watch the eclipse on Monday? Even if you missed it, don’t worry! You’ll still be affected by both the lunar and solar eclipse on August 7th and August 21st…
Catskill Botanicals, founded by Catskill native Lauren Raba, specialize in plant-based creams made from wild-harvested and locally grown herbs of the breathtaking Catskill region. Lauren combines her plant-based infusions with other natural…
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,…
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…
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