Working with Herbs in the Rhythms of Nature


Even from a young age, I turned to nature for healing—most often in the arms of the large beech tree outside my home. I would seek solace in the strong limbs until I felt safe and restored. As I jumped down to the ground, I gathered dandelion blossoms and plantain seed heads, twisting them into flower crowns. Long before I knew about the physical properties of the herbs, I instinctively felt called to the plants. I felt safe in nature and I knew I could always turn to her.

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What Are Herbal Tonics + 5 Tonics in Chinese Medicine

Herbal medicine is found around the world and is still used by many societies as a primary form of healthcare. Both Western Herbal Medicine and Chinese Medicine (CM) utilize herbs to maintain vitality, but their philosophies and classifications differ significantly. In Western herbal medicine, tonics are herbs used to tone and strengthen the body. In CM, however, tonic, or more accurately, "supplementing” herbs serve a broader function, working to balance the body's vital energies, including qi, blood, yin, and yang. This article will clarify the distinctions between Western tonics and CM supplementing herbs, providing a deeper understanding of their unique roles. It will also explore five key Chinese supplementing herbs. 

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Supporting Sobriety in Herbalism

Many years ago perched on a damp wooded hillside while mushroom foraging, I was struck with a simple yet profound lesson: Nature’s diversity is its might. Quietly kneeling on a soft bright green moss to closely observe the tiny fruiting body of a local fungi species, I felt hope.

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Working with Herbs in the Rhythms of Nature

Each of us is innately part of the natural world around us, so it makes sense that we should move in harmony with the shifts of the seasons. Learn how you can work with herbs in a way that supports the needs of the body, mind, and heart throughout different parts of the year.
WRITTEN BY Corinna Wood- Guest Writer

January 16, 2025

What Are Herbal Tonics + 5 Tonics in Chinese Medicine

In Chinese Medicine (CM), a tonic, or more accurately, "supplementing” herbs work to balance the body's vital energies, including qi, blood, yin, and yang. Learn the distinctions between Western tonics and CM supplementing herbs and explore 5 five key Chinese supplementing herbs.
WRITTEN BY Thomas Avery Garran, PhD - Guest Writer

January 7, 2025

Supporting Sobriety in Herbalism

To create an alcohol-free apothecary, Drea Moore had to boldly experiment and learn how to make herbal preparations in new ways. This journey is now empowering sober folks with access and the know-how to create potent herbal preparations.
WRITTEN BY Drea Moore- Guest Writer

January 2, 2025