Now that summer is coming to an end, the kids are getting ready to go back to school and the family is beginning to settle into their new routines for the upcoming school year, now…continue reading
Canada's Heartwood Gathering hosted Emily Ruff as keynote speaker for the 2017 event. Here is a clip from her talk, "Compassion & Community - Herbalism in Action." continue reading
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I cringe when I hear the word "superfood" uttered in a mixed crowd. Between GOOP and Dr Oz, health and nutrition fads fill up my Facebook feed daily, and they fade into distant memory as…continue reading
See notes and slides from Emily's presentation at this link. Herbalist Emily Ruff presented "Swamp Medicine: Healing Plants of Central Florida" at the 2017 International Herb Symposium, highlighting medicinal plants growing in the subtropical climate…continue reading
Have you been called by the plants into service? … amazed and transformed by the wisdom of the plants …. desire to share their teachings with others? Our Community Herbalist Program can help be the guide…continue reading
Alexis of Worts and Cunning Apothecary created By Way of Sorrow: Healing Magick for Times of Grieving. Within these 40+ pages are rituals to get grounded and protect your aura, to let your queer heart…continue reading
Thanks to Alexis from Worts & Cunning for this beautiful article on Herbs for Times of Tragedy. Since originally posting this blog it seems like America has become only more violent. But that would…continue reading
Wesak is also known as the Buddha Full Moon. Wesak is the celebration of Buddha's enlightenment. Gathering to chant and pray are an important part of a traditional Wesak celebration. It is said that Wesak…continue reading
Insulin plant (Costus pictus) is the subject of numerous studies from the National Institute of Health for its effects on - you guessed it - hyperglycemia and diabetes. It has a history of use in…continue reading