Motherwort: The Lion Hearted Herb
Motherwort, the "lion-hearted herb," fills your heart with courage and soothes its inner wounds. This herb tends to the physical and emotional heart and is an indispensable part of the Materia medica....
23 Juli 202521min
Diagnosis Identity, Trauma, and the Human Condition
In this post, I'm delving into a concept that has been on my mind for the past few months. I call this concept "diagnosis identity," and it's about the nature of the human condition, the role of suffe...
16 Juli 202535min
Holy Basil: The Sacred Herb of Ayurveda
Holy basil is a sacred plant in the Indian and Ayurvedic traditions. There is a wide range of conditions for which it is used, both physically and psychologically. Holy Basil is one of nature's panace...
10 Juli 202529min
Why Medical Herbalism Belongs on Every Herbalist's Shelf
I'm excited to bring you the second book in our review series, David Hoffman's indispensable tome Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. This was one of my first serious herb ...
2 Juli 202528min
Lemon Balm: The Happiest Plant on Earth
Lemon Balm, the "happiest plant on Earth," enchants with its vibrant lemony aroma and taste. Beloved for its calming effects, this aromatic herb brings a sense of peace and serenity, along with an upl...
18 Juni 202531min
Cayenne and Lobelia: Two Distinct Herbs with Dynamic Synergy
In this episode, we take a high-level look at what happens when you combine two of the most contrasting—and complementary—herbs in North American herbalism: Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) and Lobelia (Lobe...
17 Juni 202512min
The Dynamic Duo: Cayenne & Lobelia in Traditional Herbalism
In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful herb pairs in North American herbalism—Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) and Lobelia (Lobelia inflata). These two plants represent the archetypal stimul...
16 Juni 20254min
Cayenne and Lobelia
Welcome to the second installment in our Anatomy of a Formula series. In this post, we'll examine a classic North American herbal duo: the archetypal stimulant, Cayenne (Capsicum annuum), and the arch...
11 Juni 202532min
