HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit)

I chatted with Emily Morrison, of Wise Women Witchery, for her podcast the Witch Next Door.  We came together to talk about my upcoming class "Making Your Own Magical Herbal Apothecary" for the 4th Annual Season of the Witch Virtual Conference October 6th and 7th. But, in our usual style, we meandered through nourishing topics from herbal jar spell, plant communication, moving beyond the fear of herbs, importance of community, and more.

Episode 56:  The Benefits of  aromatherapy and essential oils with guest Amy Anthony

In this episode I speak with Amy Anthony who is a certified clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner. What is an essential oil? Learn ways to safely use essential oils, how they help our mood, some reasons plants make them, and much more.

In this episode I speak with author Wendy Makoons Geniusz about Anishinaabe botanical knowledge in terms of how colonization affects the Anishinaabeg botanical teachings. Makoons provides examples of how colonizers usurp indigenous botanical knowledge to continue to fuel their imperialistic efforts, even to current times. Also, learn about efforts currently taking place of indigenous people reclaiming botanical knowledge.

Let’s go on a magical journey with Michelle Anthony as we take a delicious conversational adventure about paradox, embodiment, shadow work, archetypes, and a Plant Communion with Datura. One little secret about me was revealed as well (not botanical related)!

“The real shadow work is catching those feelings of wrongness, holding yourself through them, and choosing to see it another way” by Michelle Anthony

“You’re ready to hear the rumble of your inner oracle instead   of waiting for the scraps of external validation” Michelle Anthony

This episode is with guest Jesse Wolf Hardin who shares with us the importance of being embodied in herbal wisdom; what rewilding is and the process for practicing it. Jesse also shares a bad habit that herbal healers and plants people tend to carry and a way through this challenge.

Something a bit unusual in my teacup today. The  yarrow plant isn’t unusual but the way I’m using it is. Also, how I  used echinacea tincture for dental care. Announcing the free webinar Learn Herbal Wisdom with the Archetypes and the 3 day workshop after.

Something a bit unusual in my teacup. The  yarrow plant isn’t unusual but the way I’m using it is. Also, how I  used echinacea tincture for dental care. Announcing the free webinar Learn Herbal Wisdom with the Archetypes and the 3 day workshop after.

I’m sharing 2 herbal tisanes today. What is tisane? Come find out! I’ll be talking about Monarda didyma (Oswego tea) and my homemade Brain Blend blend. Plus, find out how to enhance the flavor of an herb.

My home made tea blend has nine herbs in it!  Come find out which ones I used and why. I’ve named this tea cup and saucer Strawberry Shortcake. Come see what it looks like. I share some tips on how to make herbal tea tasty if a blend doesn’t go so well the first time.

My home made tea blend has nine herbs in it!  Come find out which ones I used and why. I’ve named this tea cup and saucer Strawberry Shortcake. Come see what it looks like. I share some tips on how to make herbal tea tasty if a blend doesn’t go so well the first time.

Find out which two herbs I have in my tea cup today. I share some thoughts about using plants that are right around us rather than far away exotic herbs. Which is better? Find out why attending herbal conferences can be better than reading a popular herbal book.

Find out which two herbs I have in my tea cup today. I share some thoughts about using plants that are right around us rather than far away exotic herbs. Which is better? Find out why attending herbal conferences can be better than reading a popular herbal book.

This is the video version of  What’s in my tea cup 9/16/2022

Tips on how to prepare your home  herbal apothecary for when you are sick. These tips are fresh in my mind as I’m coming out of a cold and so is the family. When the home herbalist is sick, who will take care of their herbal needs? Probably the home herbalist. So get yourself prepared ahead of time.

Tips on how to prepare your home  herbal apothecary for when you are sick. These tips are fresh in my mind as I’m coming out of a cold and so is the family. When the home herbalist is sick, who will take care of their herbal needs? Probably the home herbalist. So get yourself prepared ahead of time.

In this episode Emily Morrison of Wise Women Witchery and I have a conversation about the importance of observing and celebrating the seasons in a way that suits your life and region. We also go down some fun rabbit holes as well! Be a fly on the wall as Erin and Emily try to stay on topic!

I'll share about the benefits of fire cider recipes, prebiotics from roots, and the bonus gifts for September's Grow Your Apothecary. This is all about what's in my tea cup during a live video that is streamed into Full Circle Herbals Facebook page and YouTube channel, plus in the Plant Priestess Exploration facebook group.

Why am I the “Photographer for the Stars” . . . I mean the JARS? I happened upon an estate sale, went to the basement, and there they were - lonely, dirty, and large jars! And there’s more! Each one had a matching lid. You feel me now? After they sat on the counter drying and of course, sparkling  I had the funny idea to give them a photo shoot. Lol! Most herbalists I know would have felt the same about a large-inexpensive-jar-find. Learn some tips on where to find inexpensive jars, how to clean, and ways to store herbs. 

Here's an herbal remedy that I like to have in my home herbal apothecary. It's something that's premade and fairly easy to find in any grocery store. Plus some details about the Grow Your Apothecary: Moonthly Plant Lessons. 

I’m sitting at a magical spot at the edge of water and stone. Come join me as I speak about what  I’m observing, feeling, and hearing from the land, water, plants, and all of the ecosystem. I share with you the lessons I feel coming out of this place. This special exchange is what I call Land Oracling. Here are some highlights of the oracling - the answer is already here, calm water and calm mind, two plants for seasonal allergies. Plus an eagle flew low right in front of me as I recorded! You’ll hear me interrupt the recording to watch it fly by.

I have a new yard which means making new gardens, learning about the plants already growing, and connecting with the lands. Join me as I take a walk through my yard describing how to make a lasagna garden, why I dislike black plastic in landscape design, and the reason I cut down a tree. 

Goldenrod is a flowering plant commonly found in North America during the late summer. Despite its reputation for being a nuisance, it has many beneficial properties. Its leaves and flowers are used in teas and elixirs and have a wide range of health benefits. What else can this herb do? We'll explore all of this and more in this week’s episode.

Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). 

This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herbals Facebook page, Plant Priestess Exploration Facebook group, and Full Circle Herbals YouTube channel.

Echinacea is known for its effective treatment of respiratory conditions, healing a sore throat, and many immune-boosting benefits. Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy this herb and discover its ability to help with pain and inflammation. Its bright purple flowers bloom in mid-summer. What else can this herb do? We'll explore all of this and more in this week’s episode.

Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). 

This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herbals Facebook page, Plant Priestess Exploration Facebook group, and Full Circle Herbals YouTube channel.

In this episode, Erin explores different herbs that support the lungs. Herbs can alleviate symptoms of colds, allergies, and other lung concerns. Herbs can also be used in advance to support the whole system and as a preventative measure. 

Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). 

This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herbals Facebook page, Plant Priestess Exploration Facebook group, and Full Circle Herbals YouTube channel.

This episode explores leaves and their functions from the perspective of herbalism and the Plant Priestess. Leaves serve many purposes; they are considered one of the organs of plants. Today, Erin examines them through the element of air.

Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). 

This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herbals Facebook page, Plant Priestess Exploration Facebook group, and Full Circle Herbals YouTube channel.

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As a plant priestess synchronizing with nature is fundamental to the way we live and learn. Each element has its gifts and lessons to provide perspective into our lives. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast  HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). This month is all about the element of air.

This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herbals Facebook page, Plant Priestess Exploration Facebook group, and Full Circle Herbals YouTube channel.

NEW TIME~ 6pm CST

As a plant priestess synchronizing with nature is fundamental to the way we live and learn. Each element has its gifts and lessons to provide perspective into our lives. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast  HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit).  This month's focus is the element of Air.

NEW TIME~ 6pm CST

Connecting with plants isn't necessarily about getting information from them-  about what to use them for trying to get them to communicate connect with us - it's also about establishing the relationship. Join Erin LaFaive to explore some of the answers in part 5 of the 5 part  series on Connecting with Plants. The live Video Podcast H.E.R.B.S. takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herbals Facebook page, Plant Priestess Exploration Facebook group, and Full Circle Herbals YouTube channel.

In this episode Erin shares when tinctures or herbal tea is best to use in a first aid situation. She provides some herbal product suggestions and considerations about when and who will prefer herbal tea or tincture. 

In this episode I interview Fay Johnstone, author of Plants that Speak, Souls that Sing.  Fay is a Shamanic Herbalist and Reiki Master. We chat about ways to communicate with plants and how Erin binged the series “Outlander” during the Winter. Find out how Fay is “close” to something from “Outlander”. 

In this episode Erin LaFaive shares some learning strategies and mindset hacks to maintain the momentum during your herbal learning journey. 

Erin LaFaive shares some top advice she wishes she’d received when learning herbalism. This advice is a must learn for those starting herbalism or in the depths of herbal programs. 

Burdock root (Articum lappa) is seen as a nuisance weed with it’s “sticky” seed heads getting velcroed to clothes and animal fur. Did you know it’s been used for herbal remedies for hundreds of years? Learn how to identify it, what it’s good for, and how to harvest it. Here’s a hint to what it could be used for - It could be renamed Burdock the Blood Booster. 

Dr. Erin Moore shares her inspiring story about providing medical assistance to the people in a village called Karmidanda in north central Nepal. One of the goals was to create herbal remedies from the plants in the village and teach the people how to create more after Dr. Erin went home. Eventually, she and others created a nonprofit called ParticipAid a collaborative team of holistic thinkers & entrepreneurs seeking to address large scale problems with grassroots solutions.

This episode is a conversation with Emily Morrison from Wise Women Witchery as she and Erin share their meanings of Priestess. Erin is a Plant Priestess and her mission is to bring back the sacred connection of plants back to humans. Emily’s mission is to teach tools associated with earth based spirituality with the intention of helping women Embrace Their Magic, Trust Themselves and Step into their Own Power.

Many people want to know what certain plants symbolize or what their spiritual uses are. I’ll share three tips about ways you can decipher the spiritual meaning of plants. A specific example is also provided as I explain the spiritual uses that can be drawn from the friendly dandelion.

What does mugwort have to do with the moon? How can it be a soother of the stomach and a purgative at the same time? This podcast shares some herbal and magical tips about mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris).