by Susun Weed

Alliaria officinalis
Alliaria petiolata

by Susun Weed

Hawthorn is member of the rose family, and thus closely related to rose hips, apples, cherries, apricots, and almonds.

by Susun Weed

by Susun Weed

Hawthorn is the tree of May.

by Susun Weed

A huge thank you to the many helping hands who joined us at our most recent work weekend.

by Susun Weed

Simples are Complex

Using one herb at a time gives us unparalleled opportunities to observe and make use of the subtle differences that are at the heart of herbal medicine.

by Susun Weed

What is a Simple?

by Susun Weed

St. John's/Joan's wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Tonics tone. Tonics give us rooted energy. Tonics prepare us for change.

Once upon a time, healing was considered an art. Healing was understood by all to be a complex interaction between the patient, the healer, the family, the community, the environment (plants and animals and fungi and insects and rocks and fish and birds), and the unseen Universe of ancestors, guides, archetypes, Creator Spirits, the God/dess, and Mysterious Movement.

One good habit that most of us have is brushing our teeth morning and night. And what a large selection of toothbrushes and toothpastes we have to choose from. Is there a difference? Of course.

Stop drinking water.
Really.
I haven't touched the stuff -- except when my choices were limited to water, alcohol, or soda, and then I opt for sparkling water in a can if I can — in 30 years.