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Saint Hildegard von Bingen
Medieval Polymath born in Germany 1098-1179, A 'mother superior' and leader of a convent, who created the concept of 'Viriditas'....
Jemma
Jan 28, 20233 min read
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Four Thieves Vinegar ~ Fire Cider
Working in harmony with the unfolding season, medicine making for myself and my family is always fun. It restores traditions and rituals...
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Jan 27, 20222 min read
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Sleep is vital
For health, performance & well-being During the months of January, February and even into March the modern world may steer us towards...
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Jan 27, 20222 min read
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Electuary - 'to lick away'
Digestive Electuary An electuary is a medicine that is made from powdered herbs mixed with honey to make it more palatable. The name was...
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Jan 15, 20221 min read
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The Hippocratic Oath
Hippocrates 460-375 BC considered the father of modern medicine. It is said, that he taught students under a Plane tree, Plananus...
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Oct 5, 20212 min read
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Building a health community - Charity (love and kindness) begins at home....
When I study trees and plants it always strikes me how adaptable they are. I try to watch, study and learn from their unspoken and yet...
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Oct 3, 20212 min read
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Artemisia vulgaris, L. ~ mugwort
Since Rocio Alarcon reminded me at the Plant Consciousness Conference to find my own power plants and to understand their wisdom. To...
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Oct 3, 20212 min read
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The ECS & CBD
Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The Endocannabinoid System To use CBD effectively, we should understand the role of the endocannabinoid...
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Oct 3, 20215 min read
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Steam inhalation
All you need is a large heat-proof bowl, boiling water, a generous handful or two of crushed herbs and a towel. You may wish to include...
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Jul 15, 20211 min read
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