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....
