Making herbal medicine — the alchemy of transforming living medicinal plants into healing remedies — is one of the most empowering parts of the plant path. In this post, I’ll share my thoughts on The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook by James Green, a classic and comprehensive guide to the art and craft of herbal pharmacy. Whether you’re new to medicine-making or refining your technique, this book offers a solid foundation and plenty of inspiration.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this review:
-Why The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook is an essential foundation for every herbalist
-Some essentials of preparing raw herbs and why they’re important
-The fundamentals of solvents and menstruums, and how choosing the right menstruum and dilution for each plant is essential
-The key differences between tincturing fresh and dried herbs
-A rundown of the herbal preparations covered in this book
-Tips for consistent, potent medicinals
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ABOUT EVOLUTIONARY HERBALISM
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Evolutionary Herbalism is built upon holistic philosophies of herbalism and nature from across the world. From Ayurveda and alchemy, to clinical herbalism, medical astrology and modern science, this approach seeks to unite traditional models of plant medicine into a cohesive clinical practice. This holistic model of herbalism honors the whole plant and the whole person, and seeks to utilize medicinal plants in a way that equally addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual sides of healing.
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ABOUT SAJAH
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Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy.
His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves.
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This video is for educational purposes only. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any diseases. Please contact a qualified health care professional for medical advice.
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