Monthly Archives: October 2017

Mullein…It’s not just a weed.

Posted on October 31, 2017 by admin

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)! Disrespected as a lowly week but a beautiful and immensely useful plant. A Mullein flower-infused oil for earaches in people and mutts is one of the best known uses of the plant. Probably the second-best known use … Continue reading →

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Botanicals for Dreaming

Posted on October 28, 2017 by admin

Remedios Varo “Creation of the Birds” Want better dream recall or more vivid dreams?  Want to delve more into your subconscious?  Having nightmares?  Come learn some great dreamtime plants and essential oils and how to use them… Wed. 15 Nov. 630-730 … Continue reading →

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5 Blood Sugar Busting Mushrooms

Posted on October 25, 2017 by admin

A short article I did on mushrooms and blood sugar regulation that just came out on Basmati.com. https://basmati.com/2017/10/25/5%C2%A0blood%C2%A0sugar%C2%A0busting-mushrooms

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Super immune-boosting chai recipe

Posted on October 23, 2017 by admin

A great chai-inspired recipe for immune (and mood) support that I use for myself and clients: https://basmati.com/2017/10/18/super-immune-boosting-chai-recipe

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Local Medicinal Mushrooms

Posted on October 18, 2017 by admin

The mountains around Durango are a veritable fungal pharmacy.  It’s late in the season for mushroom foragaing but it’s not too late to learn  what tradition and science have to say about our medicinal species. Some are also delicious edibles! … Continue reading →

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Witchin’ in the kitchen – Cordial crafting

Posted on October 10, 2017 by admin

An article I put together on cordial making. These are tasty ways to take your medicine and make great gifts. https://basmati.com/2017/10/10/witchin%E2%80%99-kitchen-crafting-cordials

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Preparing for the dark months: Essential oils

Posted on October 3, 2017 by admin

A little aromatic support for the seasonal blues… https://basmati.com/2017/10/03/preparing-dark-months-essential-oils

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