I teach people to work with plants for real health; my book “Think Like an Herbalist” is out now.
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This is Part 2 in my series about Heart Health and healing matters of the heart. Hawthorn (Cretaegus monogyna and other spp.) has long been seen as a medicinal plant, mainly in Western herbalism. Hawthorn berries are the most frequent…
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Healing Heartbreak with The Magic of Wild Roses
Valentine’s Day is coming soon and a lot of people will be either giving or receiving roses. But did you know that roses are medicinal? This is the first post in a short series I’m writing about matters of the…
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Benefits of American Reishi Mushroom: A Complete Guide
The American native Reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma tsugae, grows on the Eastern white hemlock tree (Tsuga canadensis.) If you wild harvest some of this amazing mushroom, be sure to slice it up within a few days after you…
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Wormwood: Cleansing You Body, Mind, and Spirit
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a perennial herb with a long and fascinating history. Known for its distinctive bitter taste, it has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and culinary practices across various cultures. I have two big wormwood bushes…
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Comfrey! One of my Top 5 Must-Have Herbs
I’m writing about Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) this week partly because so many people asked for it and partly because it really is one of my favorite herbs. I LOVE how quickly and amazingly comfrey or an infused oil of comfrey…
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Herbal Remedies for Back Pain and Inflammation
Are you in pain today? I am. Pain is caused by inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injuries or infections. The inflamed tissue swells up in an effort to heal itself and as a result, presses on the…
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Grateful for Water: Lessons Learned During a Drought
In case you missed the news, I have no water at home. It’s been nearly two weeks now. At first, I called the local well company and they changed my tank. A day later, I called them again because there…
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Garlic: A Powerful Food and Medicine Combination
I finally got my small garlic crop into the ground this past week and I thought it would be a great time to talk about why I think EVERYONE (who isn’t allergic) should be eating garlic. I’ve come a long…
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Why Integrity Matters in Herbal Business
I got a message from a good acquaintance yesterday asking me for my opinion on whether he should craft a specific herbal remedy to sell. It’s a very trendy thing that has gone viral over the last year and made…
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An Uncomfortable Truth
You’re probably reading my blog because you’re interested in finding natural ways to heal yourself, particularly with herbs or wild plants. It’s very possible that you are also a Healer of some kind, or an aspiring Herbalist. You’re looking for…
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