Herbalism
Herb-Drug Interactions
Given that about 66% of all U.S. adults take prescription drugs, and that among those who take prescription medications,
Alex Williams
Chicago, IL
Founder of First Curve Apothecary and Greenspell. Alex loves to craft personalized herbal formulas for his clients while supporting them in cultivating rituals of deep embodiment.
Herb Safety & Dosage
Plant Virtues and Preparations
Plant Constituents & Phytochemistry
Intentional Tea Tasting
The most direct way to learn from plants is through direct experience. Experience provides the foundation for exploration of any
Aroma & Taste, Energetics, and Herbal Actions
Land-Based Practice
The Honorable Harvest
Previous: Overview of the most commonly found plant families in the Chicago Region
Collectively, the indigenous canon of principles and
Plant Descriptions, Botany, & Harvest
Referencing and Ongoing Bibliography
The Name of Your Herb
Different Approaches for Drafting Plant Monographs
Getting Started with your Materia Medica
What is a Materia Medica?
A Study in Complexity
Previous: Introduction to Materia Medica
Complex Systems Theory & Complexity Thinking offers a shift in perspective from viewing things as
Introduction to Materia Medica
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It’s hard to express the joy that I experience in working with plants. I imagine
Herbal Medicine Making
Herbal Salves
Salves hold infused oils in a relatively fixed form for ease of carrying and application. You will be using a
Recipes
Switchel Recipe
🍯General Guidelines for Making Oxymels
Ingredients:
Serves 4
* 1 cup ginger (~125 g), with skin, roughly chopped
* 25 g aromatic
Recipes
Peach, Blueberry, & Mint Oxymel
🍯General Guidelines for Making Oxymels
Peach, Blueberry, & Mint Oxymel Recipe:
* 1/4 cup - Peach, roughly chopped
* 1/4 cup
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