Connecting with Plants part 1 of 5 – Awareness
Modern society does not see plants as beings, nor does it acknowledge nature as a living entity. This creates many problems for people, communities, and nature. Changing this dynamic has the capacity to shift our narrow perspective of how the world functions and how...
Herbal First Aid part 4 of 4 – Making Herbal oils and salves
In the herbal first aid series I’ve mentioned using herbal salves. This episode describes how to make herbal oil and salves using the cold or slow method. Learn some tips for using dried versus fresh herbs. The best part is learning from my mistakes. Yes, herbalists...
Herbal First Aid part 3 of 4 – Tinctures & herbal Tea
In this episode Erin shares when tinctures or herbal tea is best to use in a first aid situation. She provides some herbal product suggestions and considerations about when and who will prefer herbal tea or tincture. Overwhelmed by studying herbs? Don’t know...
Herbal First Aid part 2 of 4 – Plantain
These are three species of plantain: Plantago magor, Plantago lanceolate, and Plantago rugelli. Learn how to use Plantain in herbal first aid in this podcast! Overwhelmed by studying herbs? Don’t know where to begin? Start Now! Using the step-by-step workbook...
Herbal First Aid part 1 of 4 – Yarrow
Yarrow leaf (Achillea millefolium) has many uses. Learn how to use it for fresh cuts and soothing wounds. Overwhelmed by studying herbs? Don’t know where to begin? Start Now! Using the step-by-step workbook for learning herbalism with ease. Learning Herbalism...
Episode 17: Tips for Growing Lavender in the Home Garden
Erin LaFaive shares some top advice about growing Lavender in the Home Garden, this is a must-have herb in your herb garden! Overwhelmed by studying herbs? Don’t know where to begin? Start Now! Using the step-by-step workbook for learning herbalism with ease....
Episode 16: Two Top Tips about How to Learn Herbalism
Erin LaFaive shares some top advice she wishes she’d received when learning herbalism. This advice is a must learn for those starting herbalism or in the depths of herbal programs. Overwhelmed by studying herbs?Don’t know where to begin? Start Now! Using the...
Connecting with Nature at Midpoint
Here in Wisconsin, the snow is still on the ground, evergreens are the only thing in the green spectrum, and everything feels still. Movement outside is mainly from the crows, sometimes a woodpecker, cardinal, or chickadee. A few times a day I see a person or two...
Episode 15: Introduction to Burdock Root for Herbal Remedies
Burdock root (Articum lappa) is seen as a nuisance weed with it’s “sticky” seed heads getting velcroed to clothes and animal fur. Did you know it’s been used for herbal remedies for hundreds of years? Learn how to identify it, what it’s good for, and how to harvest...
Episode 14: Herbal Learning Journey – with guest Erin Moore
Dr. Erin Moore shares her inspiring story about providing medical assistance to the people in a village called Karmidanda in north central Nepal. One of the goals was to create herbal remedies from the plants in the village and teach the people how to create more...
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