Borage Materia Medica
The name of this plant is thought to derive from the Celtic borrach or “courage.” The flowers have long been used to bolster courage. In medieval times the flowers were embroidered on the mantles of knights and jousters to bring them courage. Borage leaves, flowers, and seed oil moisten yin, clear heat, and reduce inflammation. […]
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Nettle Materia Medica
Named after the stinging hairs that cover the stem and underside of the leaves, this herb is known for having a myriad of uses. A favorite of western herbalists, particularly those from the Wise Woman Tradition, nettles are highly nutrient rich, particularly in Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium. They are quite tasty when cooked or made into a […]
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Frankincense/Boswellia
USED FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS AS AN INCENSE IN SACRED CEREMONIES, THIS AMAZING PLANT’S RESIN CAN BE USED FOR MANY DIFFERENT MEDICINAL PURPOSES AS WELL; FROM SKIN HEALING AND WRINKLE PREVENTION, TO INFLAMMATION AND TISSUE REPAIR, THIS MAY BE WHY IT WAS CONSIDERED SACRED. Frankincense, along with gold and myrrh, is one of the gifts […]
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California Poppy Materia Medica
Unlike the large red or white Poppy, California poppies are the smaller golden poppies commonly grown as ornamental plants. They too have some of the same effects as their stronger cousins, but because they do not contain any opiates, they are considered to be the safer and less-controversial of the two plants to use. These poppies […]
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