Krista's Herbarium
a collection of herbal remedies, recipes, and reveries
Category: Herbalist’s Workshop
Apprenticeship Introduction
Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul. -Luther Burbank Interested in Herbalism, wondering what it is, or curious about natural healing? Herbalism 101: a 4 part short course consisting of 5 lessons, which… Continue Reading “Apprenticeship Introduction”
Herbal Workshop Menu
Located at Krista’s Herbarium Zbudov 48, Divcice For up to 8 people 2-4 hours in length Refreshments included To schedule an Herbal Workshop or to discuss a Custom Workshop contact me at 797754275 or email at kristasherbarium@gmail.com Spa Workshop 4 hours/700 Kc Learn how… Continue Reading “Herbal Workshop Menu”
Wellness Workshop 22.4: Recipes
Period Pal Capsules Medicinal Actions: Vitex (Chaste berry)influences dopaminergic transmission. It also regulates prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone (LH), which may regulate testosterone levels, as well as levels of other reproductive hormones. Cramp bark is an antispasmodic. It quickly and effectively alleviates uterine muscular… Continue Reading “Wellness Workshop 22.4: Recipes”
Herbalism 101: Lesson 4
Activity 1: Seeing Plant Families: Asteraceae Read this article on the Asteraceae family. List all the plants in the Asteraceae family that you use regularly and why. Choose three plants from the Asteraceae family that interest you. Read their monographs online. Make three monographs, one for each of your herbs,… Continue Reading “Herbalism 101: Lesson 4”
Plant families: Asteraceae
Asteraceae Family Key Words: Composite flowers in disk-like heads. This family was previously known as the Composite family-Compositae. Asteraceae plants are everywhere. From sunflowers that make the sky look even bluer to the lettuce that’s in your salad, you come into contact with members… Continue Reading “Plant families: Asteraceae”
Herbalism 101: Lesson 3
The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind. Paracelsus Activity 1: Seeing Plant Families: Apiaceae Read this article on the Apiaceae family. List all the plants in the Apiaceae family that you use… Continue Reading “Herbalism 101: Lesson 3”
Plant Families: Apiaceae
Apiaceae-Parsley/Carrot Family Key Words: Compound umbels. Usually hollow flower stalks. Often aromatic. Some of the most common plants, most loved and most eaten are in this beautiful Apiaceae family, as well as some of the world’s deadliest. Mostly grown as vegetables or for food,… Continue Reading “Plant Families: Apiaceae”
