Herbal Medicine Making
Herbal Oils
Fat is the medium for most external herbal medicine. ‘Fat’ = lipids, and the kinds of fat we use in medicine
Writings
Recipes
Fire Cider
In the late 70s / early 80s, Rosemary Gladstar sought to create a non alcoholic immune tonic to support the immune
Recipes
Vinegar Cleaning Concentrate
As you use citrus like lemons or oranges throughout the week, peel them and allow the rinds to dry on
Recipes
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
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
Herbalism
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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Bioregionalism
A subtle, yet significant shift in thinking about our homeplace
Where is home for you?
What informs your sense of
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Drugs / Pharmaceuticals vs. Herbs
Drugs - single molecules with a 'direction of action'
* i.e. drugs make your body 'do a
Health & Vitality
Sleep is a very nice thing that is worth doing often
Sleep is the time when your body does a majority of its restorative 'maintenance'. Your body is able
Herbalism
Natural vs ‘Unnatural’ in Herbal Medicine
How does what is ‘natural’ become divided from what is ‘unnatural’? What makes a substance or a chemical 'unnatural'? Who decides, and what is their end game in making this distinction?
Recipes
Lacto Fermented Strawberry Honey
Adapted from Chef Sam Black's Recipe
Ingredients:
300g honey
250g water
200g strawberries
15g salt
Process:
1. Mix