Alchemy and Herbalism Part IV- Illness as Initiation
School of Evolutionary Herbalism
by Emily Doyle
11M ago
  Alchemy provides a unique perspective on health and disease that differs from conventional medicine. According to this philosophy, periods of sickness and health are as natural as the changing of the seasons. Alchemy views illness as an initiation. From this perspective, sickness provides you with the opportunity to heal underlying patterns and undergo transformation. One of the best forms of herbal remedies to help you with this process is spagyrics. Because these medicines work on the chemical, energetic, and spiritual levels, they correct health imbalances at their root and help yo ..read more
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Alchemy and Herbalism Part I- The Science and Spirituality of Herbalism
School of Evolutionary Herbalism
by Emily Doyle
1y ago
One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that the science and spirit of herbalism are commonly taught separately. The problem with this approach is that they are two sides of the same leaf, and separating them leads to a fractured and incomplete understanding of herbalism. The alchemical philosophy unites them to generate a holistic perspective that can transform your herbalism practice into one that’s truly holistic, honoring the physical, energetic, and spiritual attributes of both people and plants. In today’s blog post, you’ll learn: About alchemy’s roots and how it led to the modern sc ..read more
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From Sick Care to Health Care: The Advantages of Preventive Astro-Herbalism
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by Emily Doyle
1y ago
  The current healthcare system focuses on managing disease after it has occurred instead of preventing its onset. Alternatively, holistic herbalism can be a wellness-first approach, emphasizing disease prevention. Through it, you can effectively address disease predispositions and correct imbalances to prevent their onset. One of my favorite tools for this is the natal chart, which is a part of the practice of Astro-Herbalism. By shifting the focus from disease management to disease prevention, you can create a more proactive and holistic approach to healthcare. In today’s blog post, y ..read more
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The Role of Astrology in Holistic Herbalism
School of Evolutionary Herbalism
by Emily Doyle
1y ago
The term “holistic” is buzzing in the holistic healthcare system today, but what does this word really mean? A holistic practitioner, according to the Evolutionary Herbalism model, is someone who unites the physical, energetic and spiritual properties of a plant with these aspects of a person to facilitate deep, transformational healing.  Medical astrology is one of the most potent tools you can use to develop a refined, precise, and effective system of holistic herbal medicine that addresses the whole person.  In today’s blog post, you’ll learn: Why practicing holistic herbalism ..read more
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Why I Wish What I Did Wasn’t Called Medical Astrology
School of Evolutionary Herbalism
by Emily Doyle
1y ago
  Medical astrology is one of the most misunderstood assessment tools available in herbalism, with many flat out rejecting its usefulness or efficacy because of preconceived notions of astrology in general. Despite its spiritual or “woo-woo” implications, astrology has pragmatic applications in therapeutic practice. By learning how to use this tool correctly, you can pinpoint an imbalanced organ system, tissue state, or constitutional pattern and develop greater accuracy in your herbalism practice.  In today’s blog post, I talk about: Medical astrology’s historical roots in medici ..read more
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Hyssop: A Biblical Remedy
School of Evolutionary Herbalism
by Emily Doyle
1y ago
  Hyssop is an ancient herb that is an important part of the Western Materia Medica. This combination of information from ancient sources and the modern scientific model lends a unique perspective on this plant and how you can use it in your herbalism practice. In today’s blog post, you’ll learn: The medicinal properties of Hyssop’s aromatic bitter taste Hyssop’s unique application as a cough medicine The psychological and emotional indications for Hyssop  Its relationship to Jupiter and Mercury  How to harvest and make medicine using Hyssop  Hyssop (Hyssopus officinali ..read more
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Pathways to Herbal Mastery
School of Evolutionary Herbalism
by Emily Doyle
1y ago
  I know the beginning of the year is when a lot of us take a step back and look at our lives from a greater perspective.  Perhaps we’re looking back on the past year and thinking about what we’d like to change or do differently… … Or we’re looking forward and planning out how we want our lives to look and resolving to make it that way. Hopefully as an herbalist, you’re thinking about your plant path as well, and considering how you plan on taking your understanding of herbalism, people and plants to the next level so you can be a better practitioner. The way I see it, there’s so m ..read more
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An Ode to the Original Herbalists: Honeybees and Medicine from the Hive
School of Evolutionary Herbalism
by Emily Doyle
1y ago
We’re in the slow quiet days of winter when the snow is deep and the plants are resting in the earth, the bees are clustered together staying warm in their hive, fed by the nectar and pollen that was gathered in the bright days of blooming flowers. As we’re celebrating the longest night of the year and the returning light, this Winter Solstice we’re gathering around the hearth sharing stories, myths and lore about the honeybee and the magical work she does to sustain life and make the world continually more beautiful. Honeybees are truly the first herbalists and alchemists, gathering sunlight ..read more
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Medicine of the Evergreens
School of Evolutionary Herbalism
by Emily Doyle
1y ago
  Evergreen trees are revered around the world for their medicinal properties, rich folklore, and uplifting symbolism. Although you might be familiar with these trees from your walks through the forest or the holiday seasons, this year you can take your knowledge to the next level by learning how to use them medicinally at home and for your loved ones.  In today’s plant profile, you’ll learn: How the aromatic, pungent, and sour tastes correspond to Evergreens’ herbal actions  The Evergreens’ affinity for the upper respiratory tract and other organ systems  What Evergreen ..read more
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Mugwort: The Herb of Dreams
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by Emily Doyle
1y ago
 Mugwort is a plant famed for its effects on lucid dreaming, but its medicinal properties and actions do so much more than that. With a distinct effect on the nervous, digestive, hepatobiliary, and reproductive systems, Mugwort navigates, regulates, and balances the highways that connect them all. In today’s plant profile, you’ll discover: Mugwort’s unique flavor profile and how this leads to its complex actions How Mugwort impacts the nervous, digestive, and reproductive systems  The psychological and emotional indications of Mugwort The many sides of Mugwort and its planetary corresp ..read more
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