ApotheKelly

Today we will discuss how to make the best use of winter foods and herbs to nourish the body through the winter months. We will touch on the five elements theory and discuss how it applies to the body in winter. I'll share some recipes for healing teas and broths as well as where you can find more information on this concept.

Today I'll discuss how it feels when the herbs you've chosen aren't doing the trick. We will talk about how to move forward on the plant path together and how the perception of “failure” can be shifted to that of deep learning for a profound change for the better in your healing journey. Onward we march!

Happy May Day all! Beltane has arrived and deep spring is upon us. My blackberry is in bloom and you know what that means! It's time to start wildcrafting and get some dirt under those nails. We will talk about what's going in my garden and I'll share some tips on my first spring harvest with you. In this episode I mentioned a website I couldn't recall so here's the address if you are interested. Check out her elixir recipe. Sounds amazing. Fellowworkersfarmapothecary.com.

Let's look at this beautiful green spring weed. Lots of love for the kidneys, lymphatic system and even nervous system. It's a great way to clear stagnation and clean out the body of collected debris and also a healthy spring tonic. Check out all the benefits this clingy little friend can bring to your apothecary.

In this episode I'll share what's going on in the apothecary this week. The shelves were pretty empty… so it shows me what I've used a lot of this year. I'll go over the list of fresh tinctures, share some nerdy tips and uses. I'll share a new favorite read and more! Whoohoooooooooo here comes spring!!

My tried and true herbal bestie is here today…I'll share my own fire cider recipe with you as well as some tips on preparing this formula, how to personalize it for your own herbal needs and how to use it in your wellness practice. Let's get fired up about Fabulous Fire Cider y'all!!

The second episode in the immune support series introduces us to Usnea. Learn how to use this lichen to support you during cold season. This little talked about herb packs a whallup for germs that make us sick and is easy to make into herbal medicine.

Cold and flu season has officially begun and our herbal allies are ready to help. We will discuss the different categories of immune supporting herbs and how they work in the body. We will also discuss in detail how the ever so common honeysuckle vine can assist us in dealing with colds snd such. This is an excellent ally to add to your home apothecary.

Here we are at the autumnal equinox and things are a little crazy. As life gets hectic we can lean on our herbal allies to support our emotional wellness as well as our physical bodies. We discuss herbal nervines and adaptogens that soothe and restore our own balance. Life gets messy sometimes and our apothecary holds all we need for support, healing and a return to wholeness.

We'll discuss a bit more information about flower essences and how to use them. We will also talk about gemstone elixirs and some specific flower essences and their uses.

You'll learn some of the history of Dr Edward Bach and his work with flower essence therapy. You'll also learn how these essences work with the body and how to create your very own essence to start using today

Let's get to know some common herbs growing right in our yards and how to put them to use in your apothecary. You'll get a full list of useful little weeds that you can start crafting right away. (I couldn't resist recording outside so pardon the gusty winds in the background)

Today's episode will discuss what a spagyric tincture is and how it differs from a more traditional folk tincture. I'll go through the basic principles of spagyric alchemy and the steps I took to create my own very first spagyric medicine. You'll learn how a spagyric affects the entire body and get a better understanding of how herbs can work with the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies to promote healing.

In this episode we discuss the seasonal celebration of Easter and Ostara and some of the traditional ways we welcome spring. We'll talk about what you can do now to start getting ready to harvest and prepare those first emerging herbs to use in your apothecary. I'm including a list of necessary items for you to be fully stocked and ready to bring these herbs into your medicine chest and start using them to help make and keep you well.

In this episode we will discuss what the term holistic herbalism means. Learn how to begin looking at your wellness from a more holistic perspective and how to begin using herbs to increase your own vitality and wellness.

In this episode we will discuss bitters and their uses and benefits. What are bitter herbs? How do they work as herbal allies to our digestive system? How can I use them? We'll answer all these questions and more along the way. You'll also get a simple recipe that you can add to your home apothecary right away.

In this first episode I'll introduce myself to you and give ya a little background about how I came to walk this herbal path. We'll talk about how you and I can work together to help you bring a little green magic into your life. From herbs, aromatherapy to spagyrics and astrology...I'll share what I'm working on in the apothecary, what I'm reading and studying and how you can bring your own herbal practice into your daily life.