Benefits of Licorice Root– The Great Harmonizer One of the benefits of licorice root may well be summarized in Mary Poppins’ attestation, “a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.” The root contains a compound about 50 times sweeter than sugar – a property which comes in handy for helping to ‘disguise’ other less […]
Growing up in Michigan, my earliest experience with totems was with totem poles. They were wooden poles carved with the shapes of various heads and symbols. They seemed interesting, but I had little notion what they were about. In my explorations of the 60′s, I had occasion to read the accounts of Carlos Castenada with […]
Since Covid, many of us have looked for ways to feel grounded, to calm anxiety and soothe stress. This has brought about a rise of interest in alternative therapies such as crystal healing.
Tyler I found a natural remedy for distemper in dogs while living in Ocean Beach some decades ago. We found an ad in our local paper for a pedigree golden retriever puppy for sale for $50 while at the time the going price was $400!
How do we “catch” a cold or the flu?
Holiday Herbal Punch We have used this recipe for our kid’s birthdays for years. We catered a wedding with is once . Everyone wanted to know what was in it.
Peruvian Torch – Trichocereus peruvianus In the past, psychedelic plant shamanism was about substances publicly known world wide and were respected for their ability to bring forth the divine, Yahweh, God, The Great Spirit, etc., by the many cultures who used them.
Astragalus, also known as huáng qí or milkvetch, is most commonly known for its use in traditional Chinese medicine to strengthen the Wei Ch’i or “defensive energy” otherwise known as immunity.
As a professional drummer I had experienced some plant medicines. But it wasn’t until 1978 when I got together with my life partner, Jane Richmond, that I started learning about and using herbal medicine for my health and well being.
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