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12/31/2025

It’s not looking good for healthcare in 2026- so let’s all put a pause on the dread from that idea and remember that 80% of the world still used herbal medicine as a primary care - we’re just the weird ones who forgot that that’s a thing…

I’m teaching a free webinar, Herbal Reboot on January 4 on how to reclaim your healthcare autonomy.

Want to come? Comment reboot, and I will send you the link. Join the party! 🎉💚

12/30/2025

The low-quality herb programs teach you to follow recipes like you're baking cookies. But herbs aren't cookies - they're complex medicines with layers of relationship to our physiology.

I don't believe in recipe-following. I believe in giving you a framework for understanding HOW preparations actually work. Why this extraction method for this plant? How do energetics relate to chemistry? What makes traditional preparations effective?

Traditional wisdom + modern science + genuine plant relationships + hands-on learning + community support.

Revolutionary? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely.

Because real herbalism isn't about memorizing protocols - it's about understanding principles that let you think like an herbalist.

Ready for herbalism education that gives you a real framework for understanding? Our Advanced Medicine Making Course teaches principles, not just protocols - Comment AMMC and we will send you details!

12/28/2025

Tell me about the time you got way too excited about plants at a dinner party.

You're invited to my house : )

12/23/2025

2am, someone in your family feels awful. Instead of panic and frantic googling (I call it "googling and guinea-pigging"), you calmly walk to your home apothecary.

You know exactly what to reach for and why it will help. No guessing, no hoping - just quiet confidence born from deep understanding. You understand the mechanisms behind your preparations, the appropriate dosages, the expected timeline for improvement.

This is the shift from wondering to knowing. From dependent to empowered. From shooting in the dark to practicing real medicine.

What would change in your life if you had complete confidence in your medicine making abilities?

If you are ready to take the plunge comment "AMMC" and we will send you the details or you can check out this fun quiz to see what program would be a good fit for you! Comment Quiz!

12/21/2025

How do you navigate all the conflicting advice about herbs and kids/pregnancy?

The internet is a wild place when you're trying to figure out what's actually safe.

How do you sort through all the "absolutely never" and "totally fine" advice?

12/18/2025

Essential oil culture makes me nervous...

Aromatherapy's mainstream adoption in the United States arrived as the tupperware party of the Millenial. MLM companies prioritized profit over education which led to proliferation of synthetic oils masquerading as therapeutic grade and we are now awash with unsafe practices from inadequately trained distributors.

The aromatherapy bubble burst after numerous cases of allergic reactions, permanent dermal sensitivities, photosensitive burns, liver damage, and gut microbiome disruption from inappropriate internal use.

There's been responsible reframing of aromatherapy as an effective and (when used properly) safe modality that requires proper training from educators not invested in product sales.

Buuuut the market is still saturated with synthetic fragrances posing as essential oils and so quality assessment is still crucial for people wanting to use oils for therapeutic applications.

Essential oils are genuinely powerful medicines that deserve respect and education-first approaches. They're not perfumes or supplements - they're concentrated plant chemistry and should be used with informed care.

Have you had concerning experiences with essential oil advice from sales-focused folks?

Want aromatherapy education based on safety and traditional knowledge rather than sales pitches? Our Advanced Medicine Making Course includes a section on safe essential oil use - comment AMMC to see more!

12/16/2025

For months I've been sharing my herbal journey with you and it's been wonderful connecting with so many plant-curious people.

I mention my Advanced Medicine Making Course a lot because I'm genuinely proud of what we've created.

It's 15 years of clinical experience and 10 years of course development distilled into something that actually transforms how people relate to their health. Not just more information, but real understanding. Not just protocols, but principles.

Are you ready? Comment AMMC for the details!

12/14/2025

What's the weirdest place you've whipped up some herbal medicine? (Kitchen counter doesn't count...)

Bonus points if it involved makeshift equipment.

12/11/2025

Herb safety classifications exist because we don't want anyone to have to learn the hard way that enthusiasm without knowledge leads to problems.

Beginning herbalists should focus on 1st and 2nd degree herbs with occasional 3rd degree plants. There's no shortcut for experience - you need time with individual herbs to understand their personalities.

🌱1st degree remedies are daily tonics like nettle, red clover, chamomile. Food-like plants that nourish and support normal function safely over time.

🌱2nd degree herbs like elderberry, milk thistle, echinacea require more knowledge about dosing and duration but remain relatively forgiving with basic understanding.

🌱3rd degree remedies need careful attention to contraindications and timing.

🌱4th degree herbs should only be used under experienced supervision.

Even elderberry leaves and bark are 4th degree - mildly toxic. The same plant can span multiple safety categories depending on plant part. Competence breeds confidence, not recklessness.

What herbs do you reach for most often? Do you know their safety classifications?

Want to learn safe herbalism that builds your confidence without taking unnecessary risks?
Our Herbal Medicine Monthly Subscription includes safety information for each plant - comment KIT for the details!

12/09/2025

Sometimes the best way to understand something is through the eyes of people who've been there.

Dr. Lindsey Smith (PhD Neuroscientist) said this was the most well-structured course she'd encountered in three decades of education.

Karen loved how you can "get super nerdy or keep it simple."

Alexis felt it integrated information into both heart and mind.

These stories? They're why I do what I do. Because there's nothing quite like watching someone move from uncertainty to confidence, from dependent to empowered.

What transformation are YOU hoping for in your herbal journey? More confidence? Better health? Family empowerment?

Ready to take the plunge? Comment "AMMC" and I will send you the details!

12/07/2025

Which herb completely changed how you think about plant medicine?
Sometimes one plant shifts your whole view - I love those stories.

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Why I do this…

Hello friends!

My name is Cameron Strouss and I am a Clinical/Functional Herbalist, Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, Certified Aromatherapist, Master Gardener, medicine maker extraordinaire, and professional forager of 10 years and clinician of 7 years. (If you want my extended nerdy credentials click here.)

Whenever I take steps back into a place of quiet inquiry I am always quickly lead back to the deep nourishment of wild foods and herbal medicines, foraging, ancestral food/medicine ways, and the utter joy and sense of rightness that foraging brings me. I (and if I am allowed we) so often feel lost, alone, out of place and time, lacking deep connection with self, place, and community.

Little else in my life brings me such clarity - and so quickly - as spending an hour collecting food or medicine, with friends in my neighborhood. It scratches this human-animal itch that is much like the ache of scratching poison ivy. It is the most satisfying feeling I can express.

It somehow simplifies and distills the great questions of life with ease into zen like answers I feel are far beyond my meditation practice. 🤣

Who are we? Part of this great ecosystem.

Where do we belong? Right here.

Why are we here? To live beautifully, peacefully, and interconnectedly, in free abundance taken care of by my ecosystem and community.

If you want to experience the above with me then check out the education programs I offer!

We are driven to facilitate a deep sense of place, personal empowerment, and self sufficiency by teaching people how to connect to plants and the land. These connections anchor and remind us of our humanness, our lost culture, our part in a wider ecosystem and our need for deep roots culturally, spiritually, and universally.

Our hands-on herbal educational programs draw upon multiple facets of the rich tapestry of botanical knowledge: traditional use, instinct & intuition, medical sciences, research studies and clinical experience. We are committed to building an intentional and inclusive atmosphere where our students can cultivate a well-rounded education that reconnects them with the natural world. Our programs are part of a cultural shift towards greater connection, community, and inter-reliance upon one another and our environment, as well as a focus on preventative healthcare - one that emphasizes individual agency and family health advocacy.

With love, Cameron