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12/01/2025

The two most used/important roots in my winter apothecary.

Inula helenium, Elecampane to move and support healing of respiratory infections. I personally like to make a cough syrup mixed with usnea with this root.

Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea to support immunity. I like to mix this in a tincture with Reishi mushroom.

What are you go to winter herbal healing aids?

11/21/2025

🍄 Amanita muscaria is often regarded as toxic, however that is only partly true. This mushroom contains two psychoactive alkaloids, ibotenic acid and muscimol, in addition to many other alkaloids.

Ibotenic acid is converted into muscimol by exposure to heat, which also removes the toxicity.

I dehydrated various harvests of this mushroom and am brewing a tincture to use topically for pain. I could also use the tincture for its psychoactive properties, however I don't have much interest in going on a trip with this mushroom at this point.

I am however very interested to see how effective this is for pain. Do you have any experience using Amanita muscaria? 🍄

11/11/2025

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has become an everyday alliance in my world as of late. Perimenopause is wreaking havoc on my body, my joints specifically. And so I am pounding all the turmeric (and ginger) to try and reduce the inflammation in my body during this transition phase of life. I am using turmeric 3 ways...cold elixir, turmeric capsules and golden mylk. The smell of these potent roots freshly grated is intoxicating!

This herb will also support my liver, which will support hormone balance in this period of rollercoaster hormones.

Have you had any success using turmeric for inflammatory body complaints?

10/06/2025

My newest afternoon obsession....Turmeric switchel! This is an iced drink that is both anti-viral and anti-inflammatory. It tastes earthy and bright!
And the sunny colour in a wine glass brings a lil delight to my soul as we enter the dark months.

Recipe from
Author Emily Han
1 tbsp honey (I used nettle infused honey)
1 tbsp ACV (again I used herbal infused)
1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp grated fresh turmeric or 1/2 tsp dried
1 tsp grated fresh grated ginger
Pinch of black pepper (to aid in curcumin bioavailability)
1 cup water
Ice

Let infused for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!

09/29/2025

There's so much to love about hawthorn! Hawthorn berries are invaluable in providing strength and support to the structure of the heart muscle.

I collect these annually for infusing in honey and alcohol however this year I think I might try some hawthorn mead or wine. Have you tried?

09/12/2025

Collecting Okanagan Valley dried wildflowers to add to my collection. Such different plants to engage with and meet in the desert compared to the rainforest. The plants and lil ecosystems of environments unlike my own totally fascinate me.

Today's finds...wooly plantain, chocolate lily, yarrow, Cali Poppy and some type of asteracea family flower for which I am not sure.

I find dried flowers and seed heads pretty cool.

08/14/2025

It's seed saving time!
As the days shorten, the herbs are putting the last of the seasons aerial energy into these beautiful seeds. I've begun to collect and feel gratitude for the sustainability in the lil garden ecosystem I have created. I can't wait to plant them and give their contained life force energy, some life!

I find seeds just as fascinating as flowers. I admire all the unique seed delivery mechanisms as well the variation in the seeds themselves. Mother nature never stops delighting my senses ✨💚

Today's collection:
Angelica archangelica
Nigella
Calendula officinalis

What are you collecting right now?

08/05/2025

Let's talk about an underused part of our stinging nettle plant. The lil seeds are powerhouses. They are crunchy, poppy, taste 'green', and are full of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids.

The seeds are useful in assisting and supporting our body when stressed. They do have an affinity for the urinary system in regards to stress caused conditions.

I love to collect them and add them to salads and they make a really nice trail snack for a boost of energy.

Nettle is such a gem, locally abundant and definitely in my top 10 medicinal herbs!

08/03/2025

I have been spending a lot of my time with the wildflowers lately and spending very little time in creation mode with my herbals.
Just popping in here to say hi and share this moody wildflower hiking picture from yesterday. 🌸🌼🌸🌼

07/23/2025

Over the weekend I got to spend some time with this powerful plant. Oplopanax horridus, otherwise known as Devil's Club, has a long indigenous history of medicinal use.

We are using the root of stem bark of this plant. It has a wide range of uses from topical pain relief, to wound care, to respiratory relief, to immune modulation and digestive support.

I always love bumping into Devil's Club because it only grows in pristine forest settings with ample water and each time I find it, it feels like the perfect forest spots!

07/17/2025

Daily handfuls of beautiful Calendula medicine!
Grateful 🌼

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