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…
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.
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…
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…
How does a plant earn a position as esteemed as the queen of herbs when there are so many amazing botanicals to be found throughout the world? While there are many extraordinary healing…
Have we as a culture lost our wildness? Take a look in 90% of American’s kitchens and you will find pre-packaged jars containing evenly ground roots and spices and very few kitchens…
Adriana Ayales is a rainforest herbalist from Costa Rica and founder of Anima Mundi Herbals. She learned about mystical healing traditions through her grandmothers and other shamanic teachers from a young age,…
If yoga is the yoking together of mind, body, and spirit, then anything that feeds, nourishes, and revitalizes the mind, body, and spirit will be supporting our yoga. In the practice of…
“Thou pretty herb of Venus Tree Thy true name is Yarrow Now who my bosom friend must be Pray tell thou me tomorrow”. – Halliwell Yarrow is one the world’s oldest medicinal…
Over the years I have been asked by many people what it takes to become an herbalist and how to know when you are ready. For me it was an organic next…
Coffee seems to be a hot topic among wellness professionals, including herbalists. Many of us are asked, is coffee a healthful daily tonic or is it a pesky beverage causing wide-spread adrenal…
With an increasing number of women turning to natural and complementary medicines during pregnancy there is a great opportunity for further education surrounding the use of herbal medicines in the US. The…
A restless night of tossing and turning is enough to wear you down for the entire next day. This article from Herbal Academy of New England suggests 7 herbal remedies to help!…
The first step toward realizing your very own food forest is to properly remove the unwanted lawn. Many permaculturalists claim that one can simply lay cardboard and mulch on top of an…
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