Day 113/365 – On community gardening
4/23/17 Today was a wonderfully sunny, warm and pleasant day which I got to spend outdoors. I had a weekend class trip to El Sol Brillante, a community garden in NYC’s East Village. One of my teachers, Claudia Keel (herbalist at EarthFlower.org), tends to a piece of land there, and shared some of her plants […]
Day 112/365 – On Earth Day
4/22/17 What to say about Earth Day? It’s a beautiful day, and every day is on this earth is beautiful. Sometimes I remember to be mindful, and while I walk I start to slow down and pay attention to the ‘little things.’ I notice what’s around me, as if it’s my first time walking down […]
Day 111/365 – On routes of administration
4/21/17 Herbs, like drugs, have other possible routes of administration besides oral (by mouth). Historically, herbs have been used in food and drink (tea, wine, tincture). Other ways are by inhalation/steam (lung), vaginal steam/douche, topically (wash, cream/ointment, poultice), and as amulets or flower essences. However, predating some of these uses are the ancient uses of […]
