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Category Archives: Herbal medicine making
Spicebush
My latest photography project is to capture plants in their fall foliage. In the past I focussed on plants when they were blooming and neglected later phases of their lives. Tonight I processed photos taken a few days ago and … Continue reading
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Cherry bark
I recently received the gift of a broken limb from a wild black cherry tree (Prunus serotina). Portions of it were a perfect size for obtaining fresh cherry bark for a tincture or a cough syrup. When I got the … Continue reading
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Of valerian and garlic
This photo shows my “mother” valerian (Valeriana officinalis) plant which I grew from seed a few years ago. Each year it comes back larger and stronger. Two years ago I noticed another valerian plant growing some distance away from this … Continue reading
Making a root tincture
This is the first tincture I have made which consists solely of a root. It is bitter dock (or yellow dock) whose Latin name is Rumex obtusifolius. I love the yellow color of the roots in the menstruum. And, yes, … Continue reading
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Boneset syrup
Fresh from the refrigerator . . . boneset syrup. I made this a couple weeks ago in preparation for winter cold and flu season. I was unsure if I would need it since I do not often get colds (although … Continue reading
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Indian tobacco
Earlier this summer I discovered this plant beginning to bloom. After some searching I learned that it is usually called “Indian tobacco” and its latin name is Lobelia inflata. I also learned it is a medicinal plant. I repeatedly saw … Continue reading
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Herbal immersion
I recently spent a week with thirty (plus) women as we learned about specific local herbs–with Corinna Wood of Red Moon Herbs. Mugwort, pictured above, is a new herbal ally for me. When I got home I searched for, and … Continue reading
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