Underrated Herbal Medicine Superstar: Spilanthes Creates a Sensation
Tomorrow begins the Foundations of Western Herbal Medicine, where we learn not only about the medicinal wonders of herbs like spilanthes, but also about human health from the lenses of traditional and modern Western medicine as well as Native American, with...Cilantro Vs. Coriander: An Herb Steeped in Controversy
Last Wednesday I began the last unit of Materia Medica for 2016. Over the course of three Wednesdays I share in-depth herbal information on fifteen herbs, five each evening. On September 7 we started the first five herbs/mushrooms: chaga, cilantro-coriander, figwort,...
Herbal Medicine Making: Hawthorn Tincture
This article provides a look at herbal medicine making with hawthorn tincture as an example A well-stocked apothecary is central to an herbalist’s craft. Making medicine is a passion of mine, and so my apothecary is fairly extensive – about 300 herbs – the...
Mints for the Mind: Anti-Anxiety Herbs
Did you know that the mint family includes a variety of anti-anxiety herbs? I make an herbal formula called Calm Focus, which is designed to help people do and feel exactly as the name suggests. I am not sure what is happening in the minds and hearts of people these...
Opening to the Wisdom of the Plant World: The Physical Language of Plants
An Indigenous Language of Plants This Saturday, July 16, I will be leading a workshop that is foundational to having a deeper connection to the plant world. It opens up the plant world like an encyclopedia of Sign for those looking to glean information directly from...Upcoming Events
Sep
20
Wed
5:30 pm
Materia Medica Class
Materia Medica Class
Sep 20 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
”Medicinal herbal knowledge at the depth & breadth of experienced herbalists.” An essential component of an herbalist’s “toolkit,” Materia Medica is a compendium of knowledge of a large number of healing plants. Class is open[...]
Sep
27
Wed
5:30 pm
Materia Medica Class
Materia Medica Class
Sep 27 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
”Medicinal herbal knowledge at the depth & breadth of experienced herbalists.” An essential component of an herbalist’s “toolkit,” Materia Medica is a compendium of knowledge of a large number of healing plants. Class is open[...]
Oct
4
Wed
5:30 pm
Foundations of Western Herbal Me...
Foundations of Western Herbal Me...
Oct 4 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Foundations of Western Herbal Medicine A 10-week course exploring Native American & Western healing systems, taught by master herbalist and teacher Chris Marano Blending the best of traditional and modern, European and Native American healing systems, science and[...]
Oct
7
Sat
9:00 am
Foundations of Chinese Herbal Me...
@ The Hawthorn Center
Foundations of Chinese Herbal Me...
@ The Hawthorn Center
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
FOUNDATIONS OF CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE Hosted by Sweetgrass Herbals This course explores the foundations of Chinese Herbal Medicine, making it accessible and practical for anyone interested in human health, and providing participants with the foundations[...]
Oct
11
Wed
5:30 pm
Foundations of Western Herbal Me...
Foundations of Western Herbal Me...
Oct 11 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Foundations of Western Herbal Medicine A 10-week course exploring Native American & Western healing systems, taught by master herbalist and teacher Chris Marano Blending the best of traditional and modern, European and Native American healing systems, science and[...]