Anima Lifeways & Herbal Practice “Anima isn’t just about inspiration and reward. It is part of the “great work,” tools and insight for living our…
These essays tell much of the story of the Animá Tradition of Herbalism. It also explore the principles and practice of this ancient yet vitally…
Correspondence Courses I At the root of all imbalance and injustice, and worsening every disease, is our imagined separation… from our real selves, our needs,…
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Kiva Rose inspires me. Her passion, fascination and perpetual curiosity of plants, people, nature, and the relationship that binds them in wholeness stirs those touched…
Common Name: Usnea, Old Man’s Beard Botanical Name: Usnea barbata and other spp. Energetics: Cool, dry Actions/Functions: Clears heat, moves damp, resolves toxicity When the rains arrive in the…
Common Name: Elm, Slippery Elm, Siberian Elm Botanical Name: Ulmus spp. Energetics: Neutral, moist Taste: Bland, sweet Actions: Demulcent, sl. astringent, expectorant, drawing agent The Elm I use…
Common Name: Comfrey, Knit-bone, Bruisewort Botanical Name: Symphytum spp. (usually x uplandicum, but sometimes officinale) Energetics: Cool, moist Taste: Bland, sl. sweet That Comfrey, she’s just too charming.…
Common Name: Goldenrod Botanical Name: Solidago spp. Energetics: Warm, dry Taste: Aromatic, bitter, astringent Goldenrod is a generally fragrant and very common wildflower in North America. It’s most…
Common Name: Blisswort (my personal nickname for it), Skullcap Botanical Name: Scutellaria spp. Energetics: Cool, dry Taste: Bitter, bitter, bitter Actions: Relaxant nervine, nervous system trophorestorative, anti-spasmodic,…