Feature: Voices of the Plants and the Elements

Eliot Cowan's unique fusion of the traditional wisdom of the original peoples of the Americas with the ancient art and science of Five Element Chinese Medicine has created a natural healing modality, Plant Spirit Medicine, that is simultaneously new and as ancient as human experience. This deeply spiritual healing offers a unique form of conservation of medicinal herbs: just don’t use the bodies of plants at all! …

Feature: Standing Strong at the Crossroads

Rosemary Gladstar's experience encompasses over thirty years in the herbal community as a healer, teacher, visionary, organizer and inspiration to many. She founded the California School of Herbal Studies and United Plant Savers, as well as co-founded Sage Mountain Herbs. Rosemary is the author of the best-seller Herbal Healing for Women and the newly released Gladstar Family Herbal.…

Feature: ATTENTION MEN: YOUR HEALTH MATTERS

Why is so much more written about women’s health than men’s? Is it because men are less likely to ask for help (or directions!)? Or, is it the mindset that men are tough and invincible to everyday ails? Whatever the reason, men often don’t take care of themselves and end up with a variety of ailments from years of bodily neglect.

But, this trend doesn’t have to continue. There is a great deal of preventative care that men can take while still young…

Feature: Southern Herbalism: My Story

When I was growing up, herbs were a natural part of the landscape and everyday life. They played a role in the lives of everyone I knew. The elders who knew the most about herbs recognized their holistic place as medicine and an integral part of the natural environment.

Early on, I was taught that every plant has an ally (a companion) and a use. For instance.…

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