Herbal Medicine Making
Herbal Smoking Mixtures & Smudges
The power in the combination of herbs and fire is by way of smoke. Aromatic plants have the longest history
Alex Williams
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.
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Herbal Oils
Fat is the medium for most external herbal medicine. ‘Fat’ = lipids, and the kinds of fat we use in medicine
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Fire Cider
In the late 70s / early 80s, Rosemary Gladstar sought to create a non alcoholic immune tonic to support the immune
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Vinegar Cleaning Concentrate
As you use citrus like lemons or oranges throughout the week, peel them and allow the rinds to dry on
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Nettle & Horsetail Hair Rinse
You can use fresh or dried of either herb, in equal parts, or just use one herb. If using fresh,
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Herbal Vinegars
Vinegar extracts, called “acetums” (vinegar is acetic acid) are often used as a non-alcoholic replacement for tinctures. Given a side-by-side
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How to Make Herbal Tinctures
Tinctures are ‘hydroalcoholic’ extractions. Alcohol allows the most effective extraction of plant properties while preserving the herbal preparation much longer than water-extraction methods alone.
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Herbal Infusions & Decoctions: The Art of Making Tea
"Whatever the situation, whatever the race or creed,
Tea knows no segregation, no class nor pedigree
It knows no
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Herbs as-is
While preparing herbal medicines is a delight in itself, you don’t always need to go through all these steps
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30ish herbs to build your home apothecary
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If you are just beginning to integrate herbs into your everyday rituals, it
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Essential tools & equipment in the preparation of herbal medicines
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Jars
Start with a dozen, at least. If you really get into medicine making, you will
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Basic terms of herbal medicine making
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First, some terms. Herbalism is a language in and of itself, one that
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Antimicrobial vs Antibiotic vs Antiseptic vs Antibacterial
Antimicrobial
An 'antimicrobial' is the broadest term referring to a substance that kills microorganisms. Antimicrobials are able to
Alteratives
Alterative is a slippery term in herbalism. Here is a running list of definitions from different herbalists:
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Plants: Indigenous, Native, Invasive, & Naturalized
Land-Based Practice
People & Plants: Indigenous, Native, Invasive, & Naturalized
If we have committed to cultivating a bioregional awareness, and have decided to devote ourselves as custodians of the land
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Bioregional Herbalism
Bioregional Herbalism
Bioregional Herbalism is a practice of collective care and self-actualization rooted in place. Drawing upon the principles outlined
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