Herbalism has become a trend and sometimes a luxury these last years. We see and read posts about all type of herbs and exotic adaptogens and mushrooms that sound miraculous. We look them up, do a little research and sometimes find all of these products to be expensive, and have little information about counter indications, dosages and energetics. You should always use your judgement about what advice is consistent with common sense and when you need to get a trained herbalist help. On
1. Not all herbs act the same on all people. We all have our own unique qualities and energetics which are gonna play a big role on how herbs act in each of us (while ginger may be a great ally for someone it may aggravate symptoms in others).
2. Dosages and time-lengths are important to get the full benefits. Today anyone can call them selves an “herbalist” without taking proper training and schooling, and handout herbs freely without first doing a proper analysis and choose the best herbal remedies. The advantage of seeing a trained herbalist is that you will get remedies and formulas that are not readily available for retail, but made for you specifically. (The formulas we sell to public have safe herbs in general and advisors for any special considerations e)
3. Diet and lifestyle play a major role and is the foundation for herbs to work better in our bodies. Herbalism is a holistic approach that requires intention.
4. Adaptogens, although powerful and some of our favorite allies, also need to be taken specifically to target what we’re dealing with. They ask for a daily dosage, periods of time to work with them as they will stop working after a long-term.
5. Herbalism should be accesible and meet each person where they’re at.
6. Herbalism should honor the land on which we live, by using what is available and abundant around us. Avoiding plants which are endangered (goldenseal, echinacea, chaga..)
Our approach to herbalism is this one oWe honor our land. We honor the seasons. We make medicine. Our role as herbalists is to support and educate. To maximize the connections between people, plants, communities and ecologies