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No matter where you live, there are healing plants underfoot and towering above. We live in a veritable sea of medicine. Embark on your herbal voyage with us at the helm. ~ We’ll provide the map. You provide the wonder.

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Imagine your medicine chest filled with homemade herbal tinctures, salves and syrups. A pantry brimming with culinary preparations, conjured up with your own herbal flair.

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Immerse yourself in the art of traditional herbalism. Our 1,000-hour course will guide you in creating the herb garden of your dreams and a truly abundant apothecary of hand-hewn botanical remedies.

You’ll befriend THE most common edible and medicinal wayside plants, including dandelion, stinging nettles, violet, yarrow, burdock, rose, goldenrod, and many others. Registration is only open once a year.

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Arnica Medicine 💛
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Arnica is an all-star herb for alleviating arthritic conditions and healing injuries such as sprains, muscle strains, bruising, and bone breaks.
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The flowers and roots are the strongest portions; the leaves are useful but not as potent.
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Topically, herbal arnica is quite safe, although the infused oil (herbal, not homeopathic) should not be used on broken skin (cuts, abrasions, or bruises with scrapes) as it can be very irritating. Additionally, a small subset of the population experiences allergic reactions to arnica topically; discontinue use if you develop a rash or prolonged itchiness and swelling. Do not use full-strength herbal arnica internally unless you are an experienced herbalist (homeopathic arnica is safe internally).
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If you're interested in learning more about growing and using healing herbs, join us for our Online Herbal Immersion, 1,000 hours of our personal mentorship in DIY herbalism.
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(Arnica chamissonis and other Arnica species, Asteraceae).
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*Please research any new herb and consult your health care providers for possible drug/herb contraindications and precautions before ingesting. Be sure of your identification before ingesting any plant or mushroom.
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The Medicinal Benefits of Tea 🍵
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1) Tea is one of the most ancient forms of medicine and can be very comforting and pleasurable to drink.
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2) Drinking tea made from loose herbs is more affordable than taking capsules or tinctures (alcohol extracts), and the body is able to assimilate tea easily. Plus, if you gather or grow your own herbs, tea can be free!
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3) Medicinal teas have the added benefit of hydration, except, of course, if the herbs are diuretic (promoting water loss through urination).
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4) Teas are a better choice than tinctures for those who want or need to avoid alcohol.
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5) Water is an excellent solvent for minerals, mucilage, and most medicinal constituents, although it doesn’t easily extract resins (see more on this below) or some alkaloids.
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6) Teas are a better choice than alcohol-based tinctures for extracting the minerals from mineral-rich herbs such as nettles, chickweed, violet, red clover, alfalfa, and dandelion leaf.
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What are your go-to teas for fall?
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For our Guide to Preparing Medicinal Infusions and Decoctions, visit the blog. Link in our bio 🌸
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Photo © Juliet Blankespoor
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*Please research any new herb and consult your health care providers for possible drug/herb contraindications and precautions before ingesting. Be sure of your identification before ingesting any plant or mushroom.
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No matter where you live, there are healing plants underfoot and towering above. We live in a veritable sea of medicine. Embark on your herbal voyage with us at the helm. ~ We’ll provide the map. You provide the wonder.

Online Medicine Making Course

Online Herbal Immersion Program

Online Foraging Course

Take a tour of our online programs

Explore our Blog

Latest Posts

Immerse yourself in the Wide World of Herbal Medicine

Follow our Herbal Escapades on Instagram

No matter where you live, there are healing plants underfoot and towering above. We live in a veritable sea of medicine. Embark on your herbal voyage with us at the helm. ~ We’ll provide the map. You provide the wonder.

Online Medicine Making Course

Online Herbal Immersion Program

Online Foraging Course

Pursue Your Dreams!

Enjoy a cup of tea with our 100-page eBook: The Ultimate Guide for Budding Herbalists!

Take a tour of our online programs

Medicine Making Course

Herbal Immersion Course

Foraging Course

Explore our Blog

Latest Posts

Immerse yourself in the Wide World of Herbal Medicine

Follow our Herbal Escapades on Instagram