Alex Williams

Basic terms of herbal medicine making

Return to Medicine Making First, some terms. Herbalism is a language in and of itself, one that defers to the

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$¦d€ Qu€s╦: Exploring Energetics at the Garfield Park Conservatory

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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

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Secondary Actions

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Alteratives

Alterative is a slippery term in herbalism. Here is a running list of definitions from different herbalists: * Kat Maier: "

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Primary Actions

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Foundational Actions

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The Virtues of Plants: Herbal Properties & Actions

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Structural Dynamics: Tense & Lax

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Fluid Dynamics: Damp & Dry

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Thermal Dynamics: Heat & Cold

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Our Inner Ecology

Previous: Plants: Indigenous, Native, Invasive, & Naturalized The tissue states, and the herbs that act upon them are all engaged

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Plants: Indigenous, Native, Invasive, & Naturalized

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People: Indigenous, Native, Invasive, & Naturalized

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Bioregionalism & Bioregional Herbalism

Previous: A tangent on the origins of 'Western Herbalism' | Foundational Ecology Bioregionalism Global Capitalism has provided the tempting

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Purpose, Spirituality, & Relationship

Return to Main Post Includes * Mindset & Mental health * Alignment with one’s vocation * Spirituality * Giving vs. Taking * Being vs.

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Environment

Return to Main Post Includes * Physical and emotional environment * Urban / Rural setting * Access to green space * Circadian Rhythm * Home microbiome

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Movement

Return to Main Post Includes * Breathing and Subtle Energy * Posture and Movement * Patterns of Muscle Tension * Stretching * Circulation * Regular movement

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