The Herbalism Books That Became Life Teachers The study of Herbalism is a living tradition rooted in science, story, and an ongoing relationship with the plants and nature. While there are countless books on plant medicine, every so often a book comes along with... The Herbal Bath – Health, Beauty, & Ritual “There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won’t cure, but I don’t know many of them.” – Sylvia Plath Water is our planet’s universal element. All living things depend on it for life. It’s a connecting thread... My Entry to Herbal Medicine: Thai Herbal Compresses A Thai Herbal Compress is a bundle of Thai herbs and roots chopped into small pieces, wrapped in fabric, steam-heated to release the aromas, and then massaged into the body. The Thai tradition calls these, “Luk Pra... Herbal Suppositories To Place Beneath: Bringing back the medicine of suppositories one herbalism group at a time. A suppository is a medicine that is inserted into the body via the rectum or vagina rather than orally. In fact, the word suppository from the Latin... Herbal Infused Vinegars One of my absolute favorite herbal preparations is also one of the simplest and most powerful: Herbal Infused Vinegars. They are delightful creations that combine the nutritional benefits of apple cider vinegar with the healing properties of... Osha: Spirit of the Bear My Favorite Plant – Martin Hansen My favorite plant is Osha – Ligusticum porteri. Often in everyday conversation, I hear people speak of their spirit animal. While I do not have a strong attachment to this particular concept, I... 