The pacific northwest holds promising foraging opportunities in the lush green forests- however, do you know which plants are native to the region? A large portion of foragable plants are invasive species. Many of those invasive species have also become noxious weeds. The more native plants you have in your yard, the more you'll support the...
Mullein, scientifically known as Vervascum Thapsus, is a tall green biennial that is full of potential medicinal properties. This plant is commonly called aaron's rod, torch plant, candlewick plant and even cowboy's toilet paper (its soft fuzzy leaves suggest why...). When dry, this herb ignites easily giving it a use amongst ancients as a candle...
While its name sounds intimidating; it actually implies quite the opposite- this nettle has NO sting, the sting is.... well, dead. This makes it an easy and fun foraging opportunity! Dead nettle is both medicinal and nutritious. Purple dead nettle appears as a vibrant patch, the tips frosted with purple flowers and leaves. They are one of the first...
What is mindfulness? Is it the same as meditation? How can I apply it to everyday life? What are some of the benefits of mindfulness?
The third eye, located between the brow and above the bridge of the nose, is responsible for the connection of mind, body, and spirit. Throughout history the third eye has been believed to be correlated with the pineal gland and spiritual experiences and biorhythms, including sleep and wake time. Ajna, the ancient Sanskrit word for the third eye...
The ancient Sanskrit word Vishuddha, or throat chakra, translates to "pure" or "purification". We began with the roots, our connection to the earth and ourselves. As we move past the heart chakra, the center of the chakra system, we begin to move into the upper ethereal chakras that deal with spiritual principles. The first of the upper chakras is...
The Center of the Rainbow Bridge- The Heart Chakra
If I were to try to give you a brief summary of sage, it would be nearly impossible. Around the 10th century, Arab physicians believed sage extended your life to the point of immortality. This was quite a bit of an exaggeration, but nonetheless is a great example of how widely used and sacred this herb was and is....
With Valentines day coming up I would like to shed some light on an herb that could potentially help set the mood this holiday; if not for someone else, for yourself. Before I get in depth, I wanted to note that many herbs have little to no professional studies done to prove the effectiveness of the herb. Studies that have...
The solar plexus chakra is the 3rd chakra up from the base and is responsible for personal power, will, taking responsibility, decisions, confidence, independence and self-discipline. It is the core of your body and the core of YOU. It defines who you are, it is your realization of self and separateness from everything else- not being afraid to be...
Dear 2021, this year it's about me!
"where your being is established." "Swa" means self and "adhishthana" means established
Scientific name- Usnea common name: old man's beard
Many of us probably have not heard of a lichen- and if you have, you probably already know what it is. A lichen is an organism found on rocks or trees made of both a specific fungus and a specific alga that help one another. If you live in the PNW...
What is a chakra? It's Sanskrit for the word "wheel" and refers to the energy points in your body. The chakra system originated in India between 1500 and 500 B.C. and was later absorbed into Chinese culture. Each chakra point represents a different chunk of time in your life, and a different aspect of your personality that it may have...
