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…
Nettle Leaf Common Name: Stinging Nettle Botanical Name: Urtica spp. Energetics: Cool, dry Taste: Bland, salty, astringent Actions: Nutritive tonic, astringent, diuretic The Nettles of the Southwest…
Common Names: Yarrow, Milfoil, Plumajillo, Plumajillo del campo, Botanical Name: Achillea spp. Energetics: warm/cool, dry Taste: Bitter, aromatic, pungent Actions: Circulatory stimulant, diaphoretic, alterative, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, digestive…
BURDEN BASKET: The Song of Kokopelli “… the farther you get in the nearer you come to its essence. When you come to the One…
Latin Name: Avena sativa, Avena fatua Common Names: Milky Oats, Wild Oats, Catgrass Taste: Sweet Energetics: Neutral to Sl. Warm, Sl. Moist Actions: Nervous and endocrine…
Common Name: Peach Botanical Name: Prunus persica Energetics: Cooling, moistening Taste: Sweet, aromatic, bitter Primary Organ System Affinities: Upper GI, uterus, nervous system Specific Indications: dryness, heat, irritability…
