I live in farmland as well, in Amish country, and have learned a great deal from them.
Of course, I totally understand and agree with what you're saying about roadside "weeds." But when (not if) a nationwide disaster occurs, inner city populations won't stand a chance, so roadside "weeds" would come in handy.
I have taken 2 hands-on herbalism certification courses over the past 4 years offered by 2 local area gals who took an interest years ago via reputable online herbal educational websites and institutions. It opened up a whole new world for me. I enjoy foraging, growing, harvesting and making various "remedies" - tinctures, salves, oxymels, decoctions, infusions... It's a continuous learning process.
Thank you so much for sharing interesting info and replying to my reply!
Congrats on your herbal certification. That’s hard work! You are right it’s so rewarding. I have essential oils, many dry herbs & teas. You are way ahead of me in natural medicine. The most likely do is make essential oil blends for myself. I don’t make products yet. I support small business buying salves, etc made from natural products. I don’t know when I’ve bought over the counter body products.
You make a great point about dire situations & using what’s around you! I mentioned the possibile toxins because I try to avoid them, it makes my chronic pain flare very bad. If I eat junk food I feel awful. Wishing you great adventures with plants 🌱
Thank you! For sure, the learning process never ends. And those of us who attended the two local hands-on certification courses are able to stay in touch with one another on two different Facebook group pages.
That’s awesome! I was in Facebook groups dedicated to herbal medicine & essential oils over five years. I deleted Facebook about nine months ago. I miss being able to ask a question but don’t miss Facebook!
I’m trying to get books for reference.
There are so many books out there, and I, for the most part, followed suggestions from my teacher and added a few (a few too many) of my own. Here is my list with an asterisk next to my favorites/most used. I collected them over the course of 3 years and certainly have more than enough to last many lifetimes. I was overly zealous during that time.
The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook (A Home Manual) - James Green
Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies - Maria Noel Groves
The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies - Nicole Apelian, Ph.D. & Claude Davis
The Home Apothecary - Stacey Dugliss-Wesselman
Body Balance - Maria Noel Groves
*The Modern Herbal Dispensary - Thomas Easley/Steven Horne
A Modern Herbal (Volumes I and II) - Mrs. M. Grieve
I live in farmland as well, in Amish country, and have learned a great deal from them.
Of course, I totally understand and agree with what you're saying about roadside "weeds." But when (not if) a nationwide disaster occurs, inner city populations won't stand a chance, so roadside "weeds" would come in handy.
I have taken 2 hands-on herbalism certification courses over the past 4 years offered by 2 local area gals who took an interest years ago via reputable online herbal educational websites and institutions. It opened up a whole new world for me. I enjoy foraging, growing, harvesting and making various "remedies" - tinctures, salves, oxymels, decoctions, infusions... It's a continuous learning process.
Thank you so much for sharing interesting info and replying to my reply!
Congrats on your herbal certification. That’s hard work! You are right it’s so rewarding. I have essential oils, many dry herbs & teas. You are way ahead of me in natural medicine. The most likely do is make essential oil blends for myself. I don’t make products yet. I support small business buying salves, etc made from natural products. I don’t know when I’ve bought over the counter body products. You make a great point about dire situations & using what’s around you! I mentioned the possibile toxins because I try to avoid them, it makes my chronic pain flare very bad. If I eat junk food I feel awful. Wishing you great adventures with plants 🌱
Thank you! For sure, the learning process never ends. And those of us who attended the two local hands-on certification courses are able to stay in touch with one another on two different Facebook group pages.
That’s awesome! I was in Facebook groups dedicated to herbal medicine & essential oils over five years. I deleted Facebook about nine months ago. I miss being able to ask a question but don’t miss Facebook! I’m trying to get books for reference.
There are so many books out there, and I, for the most part, followed suggestions from my teacher and added a few (a few too many) of my own. Here is my list with an asterisk next to my favorites/most used. I collected them over the course of 3 years and certainly have more than enough to last many lifetimes. I was overly zealous during that time.
Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies - Maria Noel Groves
The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies - Nicole Apelian, Ph.D. & Claude Davis
The Home Apothecary - Stacey Dugliss-Wesselman
Body Balance - Maria Noel Groves
*The Modern Herbal Dispensary - Thomas Easley/Steven Horne
Herbal Tea Gardens - Marietta Marshall Marcin
Making Plant Medicine - Richio Cech
The Book of Herbal Wisdom - Matthew Wood
Fire Cider - Rosemary Gladstar
Herbal Recipes - Rosemary Gladstar
Medicinal Herbs - Rosemary Gladstar
Herbally Yours (3rd Edition) - Penny C. Royal
The Herbal Home Remedy Book - Joyce A. Wardwell
New Herb Bible - Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Alternative Cures - Bill Gottlieb
Medicinal Plants - George Graves
*The Herbal Apothecary - JJ Pursell
Backyard Pharmacy - Rachel Weaver, M.H.
Be Your Own Doctor - Rachel Weaver, M.H.
Be Your Own Doctor II - Rachel Weaver, M.H.