Herbal Wisdom
Castor Oil Packs
Castor oil is derived from the Castor bean (Ricinus communis) and has a long medicinal history dating back to ancient Egypt. The plant was mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus, an ancient Egyptian medicinal treatise, and evidence of the plant was found in tombs said to be as old as 4000 BCE. Internally, Castor oil was used as a laxative and purgative to remove poisons or harmful substances from…
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This recipe is from traditional healers of Mexico, who shared it with Stephen Harrod Buhner who shared this publicly on Facebook and in his (incredible) book, Sacred and Healing Beers. Everything Buhner writes is extraordinary. He’s a prolific, and poetic writer. He’s written so many books I still haven’t had a chance to read them all.…
Read MoreHerbs & Homeopathy for a Cats Injury
About a month ago, my very sweet cat, Leo, came home with a serious wound on his tail: It was an open, bloody, angry sore. His tail was swollen and extremely tender to touch. The wound looked deep. I took him to the vet because I wanted to make sure there was no foreign material…
Read MoreElderberry Medicine
The first herb that captured my imagination and my taste buds was the Elder tree (Sambucus nigra). I was twelve years old, and it was the first summer at my grandparents new home in rural Ontario. My grandfather called me out to the backyard to meet him near the bayou of the lake. There, growing…
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