Diarrhea Herbs No, not now?!?! Diarrhea is a problem we all can get, and most have experienced in at least once in their lives. Diarrhea herbs are great to have on hand and most are easy to find. Diarrhea can also be caused by so many things. Here are...
Materia Medica, What is it?
Materia Medica, What is it? A materia medica is in herbalism files, or information kept on different herbs and herbal actions. Most herbalists keep these types of files of the types of different herbs they use, their experiences and other notes on how or how they used the herb....
A Foraging Fool
A Foraging Fool By Jeannette Antonelli Just imagine if you will, my excitement of beginning my foraging journey 2019. I live in Western PA, the land that invites a polar vortex and crave warmer weather to explore my mini universe of plants growing and flourishing. I have big plans...
Menopause and me!
Menopause and me! By Jeannette Antonelli I spent years wondering when will I begin menopause? How old will I be? How will I know? Will it be a rough or smooth? In this article I will touch on how those questions got answered for me. I will address herbs...
Mothering with Herbs
Mothering with Herbs The great task of motherhood brings many fabulous rewards and with it numerous challenges. However we are not alone in the journey of raising the future, we have friends in our plant allies. Herbs have been used for thousands of years to create health and harmony...
Essential Oils and Their Ability to Eradicate Stationary Phase Lyme Disease Bacteria
Essential Oils and Their Ability to Eradicate Stationary Phase Lyme Disease Bacteria By Kimberly Neyhard In December 2018 I read a blog that had me very intrigued. Ana Sandoiu published a blog titled “These 10 essential oils can kill persistent Lyme disease” on the website MedicalNewsToday. The blog claimed...
Ginger: The “Universal Medicine”
Ginger: The “Universal Medicine” My study of essential oils began in early 2018 when a friend of mine posted on social media a list of essential oils for post-workout inflammation and pain relief. I had started to live a more holistic lifestyle, one that incorporated a daily exercise routine,...
Become a Master Herbalist
Become a Master Herbalist What is a Master Herbalist or Clinical Herbalist? Become a Master Herbalist, the Master Herbalist is a title used to describe a level of skill and knowledge. You will never be, indeed a master if you stop learning. No one ever masters a skill...
My Materia Medics and Me (A Love Story)
My Materia Medics and Me (A Love Story) By Marie Noel As I approach the final days in my Green Spirit Wildcraft Master Herbalist program I find myself looking back at the early days of my studies. In the beginning the immense volume of coursework ahead was daunting. ...
Herbal Oxymels
Herbal Oxymels Ginger, Garlic and Onion Oxymel In a jar fill with sliced onions, white or yellow, packed in well. Sweet onions do not seem to work as well, so stick to white or yellow. Add to it grated or sliced ginger, and sliced garlic to fill in the...