These are therapeutic suggestions for conditions that can be caused by underlying constitutional imbalance, that are in turn aggravated by food allergies and deficiencies, lifestyle,…
Common Names: Alder Botanical Name: Alnus spp. Energetics: cool, dry Action: lymphatic, alterative, anti-infective, astringent, blood moving (and pain relieving) Alder is a primary herb in my…
Name: Citrus: Lemon & Orange Energetics: Lemon – Cool, dry. Orange- Warm, dry. Taste: Lemon – Aromatic, sour, bitter. Orange – Aromatic, sour, sweet, bitter…
Common Names: Mallow, Marshmallow, Globemallow, Yerba de la Negrita Botanical Names: (Althea spp., Malva spp., Sphaeralcea spp. etc) Energetics: cool/moist Taste: bland, sweet Primary Actions: yin (fluid) tonic, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic This…
Loba is a light. She inspires us with profound wisdom gained from her deep listening to the natural world. While many of us are busy…
The Canyon: Courting & Context “The principles on which the universe functions are three: differentiation, increasing subjectivity, and communion. A truly human intimacy…. is needed. We…
Common Names: Cottonwood, Poplar, Aspen Botanical Name: Populus spp. Energetics: dry Taste: aromatic, bitter I often spend part of the the mid-winter harvesting copious amounts of Cottonwood bark…
Contents The Place The Setting Geography & Climate Its Archaeology & Spirit A Botanical Sanctuary A Wildlife Sanctuary Lodging Catron County Before You Come –…
Botanical Name: Withania somnifera Common Names: Ashwagandha, Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng Energetics: warming Taste: Sweet, bitter, pungent Actions: Adaptogen, alterative, cardioprotective, immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic While I…
The shaman is one who senses the unseen, inner, spiritual and energetic in order to stimulate changes in the visible realm… the physical and sometimes…