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Natalie H.

Cultivating Inner Fire in the Cold and Damp Season

The four elements (Earth, Water, Air and Fire) are a metaphor for different types of energy in our lives that act in observable patterns....

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Facial Care Wisdom from Holistic Herbalism

The face doesn't lie, or at least according to traditional assessment techniques. Where you're breaking out, where you have lines, and...

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Five Cold Infusions for Hot Summer Days

When the weather gets this hot no one wants to drink a hot cup of tea, but who said you have to make tea hot?! Cold infusions, though not...

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Cottonwood, Poplar and Aspen Medicine

Have you ever gone to take your shoes off after a walk in the park to notice that the soles are covered with orange sticky buds? Those...

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Douglas Fir Bitters

Douglas Fir Bitters: Recipe 1 cup 40% (80 proof) vodka ½ cup finely chopped Douglas fir needles (new growth) 1 tsp-1 Tbsp gentian, ground...

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Pine Tree Medicine

Washington is proudly known as the "evergreen state", which means that we have an awesome diversity of pines here. They offer versatile...

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Autumn and the Lungs: Guest Post

Ryan Potvin is an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist in Seattle with whom I've shard many a multiple hour nerdy discussion about the...

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Dealing with Anxiety in the Modern World

Sedative herbs and fantastic. Why do you think cannabis is so popular? It allows you temporary relief from a world that’s designed to...

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All About Oregon Grape

I cannot sing enough praise about Oregon grape, and I count us as incredibly lucky to have it abundantly here in Washington. I teach...

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Herbal Care for the Urinary Tract and Kidneys

The primary function of the kidneys is to filter unneeded or toxic substances from the blood, and then excrete it through urine. Urine is...