Archive for 2015
The term “ethical wildcrafting” is one we really emphasize in our Herb Classes. How can we continue the ancient folk art of herbal medicine making without ravaging the very plants that we depend on? How do we insure they will be there next summer?
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Leave a Comment (0) →Lots of folks have heard of talking or singing to their plants. Has anyone ever heard them talking back? In every Herb Class someone asks the questions, “How did our ancestors know what this plant was good for?” I would like to think they knew because the plant told them. Do you hear them?
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Leave a Comment (0) →My late Summer Herb Class is coming up—August 1 & 2 will bring St. John’s Wort, Lemon balm, and lots of other plants called “nervines”, due to their action on nerves. I’ll help you start your herbal journey, or hone your skills, and together we’ll keep this ancient art alive. Call Betty with questions or to register. 828-628-1706.
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Leave a Comment (0) →Sign up today for the next First Degree Reiki class scheduled for July 16 – 19. You will learn to treat yourself and others, and will receive an amazing gift! Call Donna with questions at 828-628-1706.
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Leave a Comment (0) →Everyone has a green place where they can find common medicinal plants. Whether it is a backyard, a nearby park, or your 100-acre estate, I guarantee there is a wild plant with medicinal qualities there. If you would like help identifying what is growing in your own backyard, I am available to walk with you and show you what you can use for yourself and your family’s health. Call Betty at the Labyrinth Center, 828-628-1706 to arrange an outing.
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Leave a Comment (0) →Everyone loves Summer. In the Summer Herb Class, we will walk through The Labyrinth Center’s 48 acres of meadows, pond shores, and woodlands to find the native medicinal plants that grow wild here. Let’s get together and cook up some tried and true remedies for poison ivy, cold sores, and allergy relief. Happy Solstice!
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Leave a Comment (0) →Have you ever pored through herb books, or looked up a plant’s picture in an ID book, or wondered how to actually go about making a tincture that you can feel confident using? Sometimes you just get to a point where you need a teacher to really SHOW you. That’s what I will do in my 2015 Herb Studies. It would be my pleasure to work with you whether you have previous knowledge or not. See the Herbal Class schedule under the Herbal Remedies tab at labyrinthcenter.com. 828-628-1706
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Leave a Comment (0) →After a lovely trip to the Pacific Northwest, it’s nice to be back in North Carolina. The green mountains are certainly my home. How very fortunate we are to live in one of the most bio-diverse areas in the world. And how fortunate for the making of traditional herbal remedies, as well. Check out the selection on our website, or call for a personalized consultation.
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Leave a Comment (0) →We always pack a few “herbal first aid” items when We travel. Cold & Flu Blend, Tummy Stuff, Cosmic Comfort Salve, and a nice Lavender Sprintzer to clear the hotel room. At Fred’s Formulas, we make a nice packaged kit of the right things to take along, “just in case”.
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Leave a Comment (0) →Spring is traditionally a time to cleanse your system and start anew. Try Fred’s formulas Liver Cleanse Tea kit, for a gentle “restart” that is sure to help your system handle the stresses and toxins of everyday life.
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