Addiction plagues so many of us across the world. In this video, herbalist Ashley Elenbaas will talk about her personal experience with addiction, how to move toward joy, and the medicine of Comfrey as an ally of integration and healing during the recovery process for all those affected by this disease. Please view the resources below if you or someone you know needs help. You will also find links to purchase Comfrey leaves and the flower essence.
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/find-aa
Alanon Family Groups: https://al-anon.org/
Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/
Book - No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz - https://bookshop.org/p/books/no-bad-parts-healing-trauma-and-restoring-wholeness-with-the-internal-family-systems-model-richard-schwartz/16396062?ean=9781683646686
The Herbal Astrology Oracle - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-herbal-astrology-oracle-a-55-card-deck-and-guidebook-adriana-ayales/18302265?ean=9781401969035
The Earthwise Herbal by Matthew Wood - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-earthwise-herbal-volume-i-a-complete-guide-to-old-world-medicinal-plants-matthew-wood/8309265?ean=9781556436925
Organic Comfrey Leaves - https://mountainroseherbs.com/comfrey-leaf
Comfrey Flower Essence - https://www.treefrogfarm.com/store/flower-essences-tree-essences/comfrey-flower-essence.html

This August, my mentor and friend, Rukmini Walker, and I partnered together to lead a workshop at the historical Parliament of World Religions Conference in Chicago this August 18, 2023. During our workshop, we used multicultural poetry, guided meditation, and divination as tools to access the wisdom of the inner heart space. We hope that you enjoy our intro and a recording of our talk. Please feel free to leave us any questions or comments. Thank you!

Mimosa or Albizia julibrissin, also known as the happiness tree, is a wonderful herb for dealing with the effects of trauma or grief. This herb acts as a nervine and supports healthy neurotransmitter activity. Mimosa is a wonderful plant for those who feel scattered, unable to focus, suffer from insomnia or sleep issues, and feel underlying irritation or anger. In this video, we will talk about the science and the use of this herb in ancient Chinese medicine as a spirit tonic and a restorer of healthy nervous system activity.
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In today's video, I am hosted by my husband's channel, Nightlight Astrology, to explore a book we are reading together called, "No Bad Parts" by Richard C. Schwartz. The idea of our psyche as one continuous whole Self is only one way modern psychology understands the mind, and in this video, we look at the current Sun square Uranus transit and how it brings up questions around wholeness and parts. We hope you enjoy this discussion of IFS (Internal Family Systems) and how this perspective might open us up to a different way of working with our psyche this week!
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"No Bad Parts" by Richard C. Schwartz -

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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