Plant Medicine

Last Updated: June 1st, 2023 If you are new to this series, welcome! My name is Lily and I am on a journey to become an Herbalist. I created this series to track my progress and share what I learn. Photo by author Today's goal is to create a list…

Plants have been used for medicinal purposes throughout history, but the concept of plant consciousness takes things one step further. Some believe that plants are sentient beings capable of thought and communication. …

The green of the river has returned to its familiar glacial hue, reflecting the deep, rich palette of the green of late Spring, cast across the valley. Just days ago, the wash of heavy snow melt and release of overflow from the dams upriver, colored the mighty flow with the…

And trust your instincts — Beware Wrong un’s are everywhere. We know this. I saw a tv programme recently where a man posing as a pilot, managed to get into an airline company with fake qualifications and even flew the plane. Scary stuff. I’m writing this to urge you to be on your guard when booking…

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Princess Warrior was near death. I knew I shouldn’t have left her alone. I was away for an entire week and she was in rough shape — her stem and branches wilted over completely, her leaves resting on the edge of the balcony. She was dehydrated and looked to be…

I’m frequently surprised at the variety of mixed reactions about the medicinal value of plants and natural products. …

The Native Americans of North America used a wide variety of plants medicinally during the 1500s and 1600s. Using various tree parts for medicinal purposes is an important part of Native American history and culture. Here are some examples: White Pine (Pinus strobus): The inner bark of the white pine…

Now there were many animals who had heard the rules of creation, such as not seeking self-governance away from the guidance of the Voice that echoes in all of Creation, and the serpent being a lowly beast despised the leadership of the creator gods, so the snake came talking to…