Plantain and Yarrow are wonderful first-aid herbs and great to know in a pinch. However, while these herbs help with wounds, their actions are quite different. In this video, we will look at the similarities shared by Yarrow and Plantain and the specific instances where each herb can be best applied. For example, Plantain is an excellent choice for drawing out venom from stings and bites, and Yarrow is best suited for deep cuts that are bleeding. Watch this video to learn more essential tips and stories from my experiences with these plants!

RESOURCES

Plant Id App: Picture This: https://www.picturethisai.com/

Chamomile and Catnip are both wonderful nervines that can aid with stress and anxiety, but what makes them different? In this video, Ashley will explain the similarities and differences between Catnip and Chamomile and when to specifically use each herb.

Today, I am freshly home from the Good Medicine Confluence in Colorado and wanted to share some thoughts on leadership, Leo season, and the medicine of the Oak. We will explore integrity, the positive and challenging qualities of Leo, and how we can take a look at ourselves, healthy pride, and purpose. I will also share personal stories about the Oak tree and ways of using it as medicine.

RESOURCES

Hedge Guild Oracle Deck: https://planthealer.org/the-hedge-oracle.html

Plant Healer Magazine: https://planthealer.org/phq.html

Good Medicine Confluence: https://planthealer.org/gmc.html

This month's new moon in Cancer will have much to teach us about matters of the heart. In this video, I partner with my husband, Adam Elenbaas of Nightlight Astrology, to explore the symbolism of this lunar cycle and how the medicine of Hawthorn will benefit us as we face issues of forgiveness, emotional intelligence, and boundaries. Learn about the ancient medicine of Hawthorn and how it can help you brave the transits of the month ahead.

RESOURCES

Forgiving Assholes with Reverend Nadia Boz-Weber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhmRkUtPra8

Good Medicine Confluence in CO, July 18 - 22: https://planthealer.org/gmc.html

Nature is full of answers to our deepest questions and inquiries. In this video, I review the Hedge Guild Otherworld Oracle deck created by Jesse Wolf Hardin and Kiva Rose Hardin. Divination is a powerful tool for dropping into an altered state of consciousness so we can see old problems and questions in new ways. This deck, the Hedge Guild Otherworld Oracle, provides three Arcanas to explore questions from the Hedge Guild, or Human perspective; the Hedge Fauna, or Animal perspective; and the Hedge Flora, or the Plant perspective. I will show you how to use this deck and draw one card that will give YOU a specific insight for your month ahead.

RESOURCES

To learn more about Plant Healer, visit: https://planthealer.org/

To purchase the Oracle Deck and Compendium, visit: https://planthealer.org/the-hedge-oracle.html#order-oracle

To join the Good Medicine Confluence in Colorado July 18-22,, 2023, visit: https://planthealer.org/gmc.html

Contact Jesse and Kiva at Plant Healer: https://planthealer.org/contact.html

Known as a nervous system remedy, Skullcap is a beloved herb to many. In this video, I will speak about Scutellaria lateriflora (not baicalensis) and the many benefits of taking this native North American remedy. It is a superlative medicine for hydrophobia, anxiety, overwhelm, OCD, and tremors. I hope you find this helpful and please leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts!

RESOURCES

Check out this great write-up from 7Song Herbalist on Skullcap Monograph: https://7song.com/the-skullcaps-a-scutellaria-monograph/

My favorite Skullcap source: https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-scp-skullcap-extract

This past week our family made a trip to the Redwood forests of Northern California. It was amazing. Here are some insights that I gathered from my time in the Redwoods and ways you can apply them to your life.

The Summer Solstice is a time of great joy, expansion, and harvest. In this video, Adam and I discuss the three ways the Summer Solstice teaches us about the metaphysical reality of the seasons. I talk about wisdom learned from over 20 years of gardening and drop a few plant names for you to ponder. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Summer Solstice, friends!

Many of us suffer from issues surrounding control and letting go of control. In this video, we will explore what it means to let go, how controlling patterns show up in the body, and herbs that can support our own softening and acceptance. We will look at Burdock, Violet, and Marshmallow as allies for deep letting go and exploring the ways our bodies give us clues that we are holding on too tight.  
Alanon Family Recovery: https://al-anon.org/
Herb of the Month: Burdock: https://youtu.be/v4TvihSgS00
Oshala Farms Dried Burdock Root: https://oshalafarm.com/shop/burdock-root/
Mountain Rose Herbs Dried Marshmallow Root: https://mountainroseherbs.com/marshmallow-root

Tending the living things first is a personal practice that has helped me care for the relationships in my life. In this video, my husband and astrologer, Adam Elenbaas, and I will speak about some upcoming astrological transits to explore ways of increasing closeness in personal relationships. We will use the garden as a metaphor and give you five ways to build intimacy and closeness during these next weeks as Venus squares Jupiter.