Day 166/365 – On Chamomile
6/15/17 Today I’m continuing the stress-busting herb brief ‘monographs.’ Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is probably one of the most well-known and used herbs for the purpose of calming down the mind and the gut, and can be found in almost everyone’s pantry around the world. The most commonly used is ‘Roman’ chamomile, whereas the “German chamomile” […]
Day 165/365 – On career day
6/14/17 Today I was asked to talk about my profession at P.S. 38’s career day. I delightfully accepted and informed the guidance counselor that I have not one, but two professions to talk about! I was excited about this event since I found out about it a week ago, and the day finally came. Before […]
Day 164/365 – On Milky oats
6/13/17 Milky oat tops infusion The next herb in the ‘stress-busters’ series is Milky oat tops (Avena sativa). They are called ‘milky’ due to the milky-white liquid comes out of seeds at the time of harvest. The tops and the lower parts, called oatstraw, are used for their supremely nutritive and replenishing qualities. They nourish […]
Day 163/365 – On Holy basil
Holy basil leaves and flowers 6/12/17 Today I’m highlighting the herb known as Holy basil or tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum). Like ashwagandha, it’s a supreme herb part of the ayurvedic compendium, and it’s used as a long-term adaptogen. It’s known as a tonic with an affinity for the brain and nervous system. It increases oxygen intake, […]
Day 162/365 – On Ashwagandha
6/11/17As part of my “Stress busters” class with Carly Wertheim this past week, I’ll do some highlighting of the herbs we discussed in the following posts.Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as winter cherry, is one of the prime adaptogens in Ayurvedic traditional medicine. In Tamil, the name is translated as “horse (ashwa) smell (gandha)” and […]
Day 161/365 – On Farmer’s Markets
6/10/17 I wanted to share an amazing resource for New Yorkers looking to buy goods from local farmers as well as to participate in a growing community. This website provides locations, hours of operation and individual farms represented at farmer’s markets across NYC. It also has links to educational resources, composting sites and hours, and […]
Day 160/365 – On herbrally events
6/9/17 Just stumbled upon this great hub of any and all herbal-related events all over the country and wanted to share! This highlights everything happening in your area, organized by state. I know I’ll be using this a lot, I hope it’s a good resource for anyone else looking to connect with other herbalists and […]
Day 159/365 – On herbal stress busters, part 2
6/8/17 Today is the day! Or tonight is the night, I should say. Carly Wertheim and I taught our first class at Radicle Herb Shop in Brooklyn. It was a raving success! We started with a brief meditation and getting the feel of where the stress manifests in our bodies. Then we learned about what role […]
Day 158/365 – On wellness happy hour
6/7/17 Is that an oxymoron? Happy hour for wellness is an amazing event planned by Bliss without bother, a company ran by a fellow herbalist. At the event, expect mini-sessions of foot massage, aromatherapy, reiki, herbal medicine, and nutrition. You will meet one-on-one with expert practitioners and discover what a true happy hour feels like. […]
Day 157/365 – On liquid dish soap
6/6/17 Here is a DIY recipe for liquid dish soap that I use. It’s simple, natural and cost-effective if you get the ingredients in bulk and then make small batches of the soap as needed. Hope you like it as much as I do!
