Osadha natural Health,LLC
Anna marija helt, Ph.D
certified herbalist
biologist
~HERBALISM In durango or wherever you are~
About Marija
Marija grew up running wild in the woods. (Well, at least ’til sunset.) She’s a research scientist-turned-clinical herbalist, practicing in Colorado since 2010. Marija studied botanical medicine with Pam Fisher at the Berkeley Herbal Center (formally the Ohlone Center of Herbal Studies), with Kathi Keville at the Green Medicine Herb School, and for shorter stints with other herbalists. … (read more)
Why work with Marija on your health?
- She uses a simple, personalized approach to functional health that’s realistic.
- She is an experienced practitioner with a background in biomedical research who brings to the table a deep understanding of traditional herbalism and botanical science.
- She prioritizes getting you off of expensive and unnecessary supplements and, instead, tailors an approach specific for you.
Booking an herbal consultation
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NEXT CLASSES…
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MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE WEST: Wild Rose & Sagebrush Live Zoom class. Wed, Oct 12, 2022, 7:30-8:30pm (Mountain Time)
HERBAL GIFT MAKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS Workshop in Durango. Sunday 16th Oct, 11am-1:30pm.
WINTER CORDIAL MAKING Workshop in Durango. Sunday 6th Nov, 11am-1pm. There will be a separate online class for folks who can’t come to the workshop.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MUSHROOMS & MUSHROOM MEDICINE MAKING: Winter Mushrooms Workshop in Durango. Sun, Dec 4th, 2022, 11am-1pm (Mountain Time)
HERB-DRUG INTERACTIONS Live, interactive Zoom class. Tuesday Jan 9th, 2023. 630-830pm (Mountain Time)
Want to learn about wild foods & medicines?
Sign up for 1-on-1 lessons whether you live in Durango, Dallas, or Delaware! Check for upcoming classes and workshops that are in person or live-streamed. Dive into 12 years worth of free articles and videos on herbalism, “mushroomism” and botanical aromatics.
Articles & Videos
Monday’s Mushroom, Episode 19 – The Grisette
Amanita vaginata or, more likely in North America, a distinct but related species.
Wild Plants in the Garden: Stinging Nettle
Kiabab Slippery Jacks growing in town!
All images (c) Anna Marija Helt/Osadha Natural Health, LLC. Not to reproduced without written permission.
Looks like mushroom season is happening after all, despite a dry fall/winter/spring. Thank you, monsoons! These are Suillus kiababensis growing under Ponderosa Pines, with which they have a mycorrhizal relationship.
And the underside, showing the pores at the bottom of the spore tubes.
Spore print (only took a few hours…these suckers were seriously sporulating). Shows the characteristic cinnamon-brown color of the spores en masse.
Spores at 1000x magnification.
Monday’s Mushroom, Episode 14: Making spore prints
Easy and fun to do, mushroom spore printing is also an important step in mushroom identification. Spore prints are when you collect spores en masse from the mushroom cap. By doing that, you can see spore color, which would otherwise be impossible without a microscope.
Rocky Mountain Medicinal Plant Walk – Part 13
wild rose, pedicularis (lousewort), la plata canyon, rocky mountains, san juan mountains
Rocky Mountain Medicinal Plant Walk – Part 12
Yarrow, Stinging Nettles, and a glance at Shrubby Cinquefoil.
Rocky Mountain Medicinal Plant Walk – Part 10
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Rocky Mountain Medicinal Plant Walk – Part 9
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Rocky Mountain Medicinal Plant Walk – Part 11
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Meet Your Digestive System – Part 1
It seems I forgot to post this first one. Doh! Parts 2-4 have been up for a while…
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The articles and videos on this website for educational purposes only & have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or to substitute for advice from a licensed healthcare provider.
Disclaimer
Content (c) Dr. Anna Marija Helt, Osadha Natural Health, LLC. Permission to republish any of the articles or videos in full or in part online or in print must be granted by the author in writing.
The articles and videos on this website for educational purposes only & have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or to substitute for advice from a licensed healthcare provider.