by NicoleAdmin | Jul 9, 2024 | Remedies, Herbs, Uncategorized
The concept of humoral energetics is present in our modern world in subtle yet common ways. The primary spectrum of humoral energetics measures vital force (life force) on a spectrum from hot to cold. Vital force is a concept you see worldwide, in different holistic...
by NicoleAdmin | Dec 28, 2023 | Herbs, Uncategorized
Using ancient philosophy to understand modern application of Calendula Long ago, plants were categorized not just by their phytochemistry, but by their relationship to the whole. Medical Astrology was a common practice for 1000s of years. These categorizations can...
by NicoleAdmin | Jun 10, 2023 | Bioregional Herbalism, All, Uncategorized, Herbs
Notes from the International Herb Symposium 2023. Dedicated to Michael Moore In this ever changing world, being able to substitute plants in your herbal practice when making herbal formulas is important whether it is due to sustainability issues, supply chain...
by NicoleAdmin | Jun 1, 2023 | Herbs, Remedies
Queen of Hungary’s Water was the world’s first distillable perfume – predating Eau de Cologne by almost five centuries. The “water” is more of a beauty tonic, bestowed with near-magical properties: early recipes suggest you drink, bathe, rub it on you and...
by NicoleAdmin | Dec 20, 2022 | Remedies, Library, Herbs
The Wheel of the Year turns, beckoning in a New Solar Year Dec 21 There are so many fun, herb-centric ways to usher it in. You can also look at my blog post on the Energetics of Evergreens, here to see how Coniferous evergreens are...
by NicoleAdmin | Dec 8, 2022 | Remedies, Uncategorized, Herbs, Bioregional Herbalism
A closer look at the trees that became symbols of the Winter Season from Nicole Telkes In cultures in the Northern hemisphere with colder climates, coniferous evergreens are an important part of winter festivals and ceremonies. These conifers include trees like Pine,...
