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Wandering Herbals

Locality: Nannup, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9756 9756

Address: 13 north street 6275 Nannup, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Guttation The water on the tips of these leaves is due to guttation. This is very different than dew. Dew is atmospheric water that collects on plants, generall...y during the night. Guttation is water (and other solutes) that comes from inside the plant and is expressed through specialized pores on the leaf surface. Plants bring up water from their roots. During the daytime, transpiration is how plants conduct water from their roots to the rest of the plant. (Remember, photosynthesis is the process where water from roots and carbon dioxide from the air are changed to sugars by sunlight in the green parts of plants.) Guttation is different than transpiration. During the night, the roots may continue to pull up water, but instead of being transpired and released through the plant’s stomata (‘breathing pores’), pressure builds up because the stomata are closed. This water is then exuded through pores that are often on the edges of leaves. This plant is Lady’s mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris, Rosaceae). Lovely, yes? ~7Song. Ithaca, NY. May 19, 2021 See more

22.01.2022 North Carolina folk healer, Emma Dupree (1898-1996). . The following is from Harriet's Apothecary (follow them on Instagram @harrietsapothecary for more inspira...tional stories on Black healers and wellness leaders): . Born in 1897, the traditionally lucky seventh child (among 18 siblings), Dupree grew up on the Tar River and was known in her family as "that little medicine thing" because of her early understanding of herbs. "All that we see, everything that is growin' in the earth is healin' to the nation of any kind of disease," Miss Dupree would always say. . From the time she could walk, Dupree felt drawn to the land. She would roam the woods, plucking, sniffing, tasting weeds. She grew up that way, collecting the leaves, stems, roots and bark of sweet gum, white mint, mullein, sassafras in her coattail or a tin bucket. She'd tote them back to the farm, rinse them in well water and tie them in bunches to dry. . In the backyard, she'd raise a fire under a kettle and boil her herbs to a bubbly froth, then pour it up in brown-necked stone jugs: A white-mint potion for poor circulation; catnip tea for babies with colic; tansy tea - hot or cold - for low blood sugar; mullein tea for a stomach ache. Mixed with molasses or peppermint candy to knock out the bitterness. . Her kind of folk medicine dates back centuries. As an elderly woman she shared much of her knowledge with doctors and medical anthropologists, who came to her so they could understand more about the medicinal properties of native plants." . . Photo by Mary Anne McDonald See more

20.01.2022 Simpler's Delight A simpler is an herbalist who uses single herbs primarily, rather formulations. I am a simpler by temperament not that that is better than b...eing any other kind of herbalist. "Simpler's Delight" is one name for Vervain, a great herb. In this case it refers to an herbalist (myself) finding a huge patch of Solomon's Seal that was scheduled to be destroyed. This is one of the single most valuable herbs I know of a specific for moistening and feeding tendons and ligaments; acting also on most all connective tissue (bones, cartilage, joints, extracellular matrix fibers and polymers, microbiome polymers, etc.) See more

15.01.2022 Mullein is probably my fave herb, and this photo is gorgeous but looks frickin itchy!!

14.01.2022 I've got tons of this - imma try it and let you know

14.01.2022 Calling all lovers of the powerful benefits of rose hips! Here is a recipe round-up with 60+ ideas of how to use your rose hips, and reap all of their benefit...s! Click the link for full list of recipes https://www.growforagecookferment.com/rose-hip-recipes/

13.01.2022 Dandelions - Earthworms like the soil around dandelions. It is a neutral humus producer, like the nettle. The dandelion has three foot deep roots. It transports... minerals upwards from the deeper layers, even from underneath the hardpan in the soil which it penetrates, and deposits them near the surface. It heals what the soil has lost through being washed downward. When the Dandelion dies, its root channels act like an elevator shaft for earthworms. As a compost preparation it attracts silicic acid from the atmosphere, and stimulates the potassium, silica, magnesium, and boron, as well as selenium soil activity.

11.01.2022 This watercolor of plantain by Gherardo Cibo is from a 16th-century edition of Dioscorides' De Materia Medicaone of our classic western herbal texts. . Plantai...n is one of those beneficent medicines that will come and grow in all the spaces in-betweenbetween the sidewalk pavers, the gravel in your driveway, and the rows of beets and kale in your garden. . This adaptability means that plantain is almost always around when you need itwhich may be more often than you’d think. I’m not exaggerating when I say plantain is one of my most reached-for warm season remedies. . Plantain is one of our finest first aid remediesa poultice of the leaves quickly brings cooling, healing relief to rashes, burns, blisters, wounds, cuts, scrapes, splinters, and bites and stings from spiders, bees, and mosquitos. . Care to read more about identifying and using plantain? Take a peek at our newest blog post on The Medicine That Grows In-Between: . https://chestnutherbs.com/the-medicine-that-grows-in-betwe/ . . (Plantago spp.) . *Please research any new herb and consult your health care providers for possible drug/herb contraindications and precautions before ingesting. Be sure of your identification before ingesting any plant or mushroom. See more

10.01.2022 Dandelion Medicine . Dandelion root is a traditional tonic for the liver and the blood, and has a rich tradition of tonic use to relieve conditions such as ac...ne, psoriasis, and eczema. . It’s also used to support the body in fasting and cleansing, and can be combined with a number of herbs as a tea for detoxifying the liver and skin. Fine candidates for formulation with dandelion include red clover blooms (Trifolium pratense), cleavers (Galium aparine), stinging nettles (Urtica dioica), burdock root (Arctium lappa and A. minus), violet (Viola sororia and V. odorata), chickweed (Stellaria media), and yellow dock root (Rumex crispus and R. obtusifolius). . Dandelion is a digestive remedy par excellence. It’s best taken solo or in combination with other bitter herbs twenty minutes before eating to prime the digestive system and increase bile excretion. This is an age-old tradition that we'd do well to keep alive, especially considering many of us lack bitter foods in our diets. . There's so much more to know about dandelionto the tune of antioxidant-rich flowers and gentle laxative powers. To dive deeper, you're invited to join us for our Online Herbal Immersion1,000 hours of our personal mentorship in sustainable DIY herbalism. For details, testimonials, and payment plan options, visit: . www.chestnutherbs.com/immersion . . (Taraxacum officinale, Asteraceae). Painting by Russian artist Yuliya Ryzhova, who specializes in birds and botanicals You can find her on Instagram @ryzhova_yuliya. . . *Please research any new herb and consult your health care providers for possible drug/herb contraindications and precautions before ingesting. Be sure of your identification before ingesting any plant or mushroom. See more

10.01.2022 Do you grow your own white sage? I highly encourage you to do so if you can, or to use other aromatic plants in its stead! . Image via Meztli Projects, an Indig...enous-based arts & culture group located in Los Angeles, CA. You can find a number of their links and educational resources here: . https://linktr.ee/meztliprojects . You can also read up on the white sage black market here: https://www.vice.com//m7/the-white-sage-black-market-v27n3 . And if you'd like our guide to cultivating white sage in your own garden, you can find it on the blog: . https://chestnutherbs.com/herbal-finishing-salts-and-white/ See more

10.01.2022 This extraordinary book, The Prisoner's Herbal, has detailed profiles of plants commonly found in prison yards--the "weeds" that come up through the cracks and that can be used by prisoners to counter the carceral effects of medical neglect and the dehumanizing separation from wild places. Loads of practical advice about these plants as food and medicine, and their role in ecosystems. Based on the author's use of plants during a 3.5-year prison sentence, proceeds from the book go to prisoner support, and each purchase enables a copy to go to a person who is incarcerated.

09.01.2022 These delicious no-bake chocolate beet dandelion bars are the perfect thing to make with your foraged dandelions this season! Super easy to whip up, gluten...-free, raw, vegan, and refined sugar-free, this is a spring recipe you won't want to miss! Find the full recipe in the link below! https://moonandspoonandyum.com/dandelion-beet-bars/

08.01.2022 Decolonisation of Herbalism?

07.01.2022 Interesting points

06.01.2022 These are my favourite mushrooms to forage, I eat buckets every year. No idea they had medicinal properties!!

05.01.2022 This link came to me via Kerrie Oakes (Herbalists Without Borders) and I'd like to share it in here as it is very relevant.

05.01.2022 Don't underestimate this common herbal flower! . Calendula flowers are an oft-overlooked immune system ally. The whole dried flowers (including the medicinal gr...een bracts) can be added to soup stocks and teas to build the immune system and keep the lymphatic system moving. . I make a strong medicinal and mineral-rich bone broth of calendula flowers, turkey tail (Trametes versicolor), astragalus (Astragalus propinquus), stinging nettles (Urtica dioica), seaweed, organic beef bones, and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms. I simmer it in a big pot all day, concentrating the brew with evaporation by leaving the lid off. After straining and cooling, it’s frozen into small portions and subsequently added to soup, stew, marinara, and chili. . This herbal broth is an excellent way to sneak extra minerals into our diets, and also doubles as an immune tonic. Omit the beef bones or substitute chicken bones, if you prefer. . The tea or tincture of whole calendula flowers also helps to lift the spirits. See my blog article for a full write-up: . https://chestnutherbs.com/calendula-sunshine-incarnate-an-/ . P.S. Herbs can be incredibly helpful for fortifying our immune systems, bolstering our hearts, and easing symptoms of infectious illness. Please note that we do not have any direct experience using herbs for COVID-19, but we’re sharing here and there about herbs that are part of our protocol at home, as herbalists, for ourselves and our families . (Calendula officinalis, Asteraceae). Photo Juliet Blankespoor . *Please research any new herb and consult your health care providers for possible drug/herb contraindications and precautions before ingesting. Be sure of your identification before ingesting any plant or mushroom. See more

03.01.2022 Robin Wall Kimmerer says if there was one single element of the traditional teachings that we are being called to take on, it would be the teaching the of the h...onorable harvest. The Honorable Harvest. "Its a covenant of reciprocity between humans and the living world, a very sophisticated ethical protocol. One of the first steps of the honorable harvest is to understand that the lives that we are taking are the lives of generous beings, of sovereign beings. In order to accept their gift we owe them at least our attention. To care for them we must know what they need and at the very minimum, we should know their names. And yet the average american can name over 100 corporate logos and 10 plants. Is it a surprise that we have accepted a political system that grants personhood to corporations and no status at all for wild rice and redwoods." - Robin Wall Kimmerer This teaching speaks of reciprocity between humans and the living world, yet we haven't accomplished the reciprocity and understanding between ourselves as humans either. We are living in an important moment in history with much work that lies ahead. Step by step. Check out this video to listen to her speak of the honorable harvest. https://bioneers.org/the-honorable-harvest-robin-kimmerer/

03.01.2022 Love nettles!!! Fave breakfast ;)

02.01.2022 Really wonderful people with a fantastic nursery. Read story and realise just how far the ripple effect of shopping locally travels. Support local wherever you can!!

02.01.2022 Hello, I'm a dandelion. (Translation lions tooth) A lot of people call me a weed but I'm a friend and come to help you! . When you see me, remember that I'...m the ONLY one who wants and can grow in that particular spot. Because: . Either the soil is too compact / hard / stomped and I want to loosen it for you with my roots. . Or there is too little calcium in the soil - don't worry, I will replenish that for you with the dying of my leaves. . Or the soil is too acidic. But I will also improve that for you if you give me the chance. Or a mixture of the above reasons, of course. . I'm here because your soil needs my help so best you let me grow without disturbing me! When everything is fixed, I will disappear again, I promise! . Are you trying to remove me prematurely with my root? However meticulous you are, I will return 2x as strong! Just until your soil is improved. . You can even tell by my growth at which stage my help is at. If my leaves are flat on the ground then I'm far from ready but if they all reach up then I'm already a long way on my way. . Something completely different is that I am 1 of the first bloomers in spring so I will announce spring / summer for you. . During the day when it's hot, I open my flowers but in the evening when it cools off I close them again quickly. In fact, if it's not hot enough during the day I won't open them at all! . My flowers are the first food for insects after hibernation and unlike most other plants, I have pollen AND nectar, not merely one OR the other! And I am generous with them! . My flowers are even delicious for you people by the way, did you know? I used to be called honey (or gold) of the poor because my flowers are so sweet in e.g. jam, sauce or salad! The internet is full of recipes - check them out. But wait until the end of May or later before you start picking and even then, don't pick everything yet! The biodiversity and bees will be very grateful! Paula Kok - De Boer

01.01.2022 A person who is suffering sleeps on lobelia to learn the cause of his suffering. Put it under your pillow at night and dream about your sickness during the nig...ht to discover what is wrong with you. Only the sick person does this and the next morning he will know what medicine to use. . Jemima Gibson, gathering medicinal plants at Six Nations of the Grand River territory, 1939. . Photographer unknown. Shared via the @folkhealers account on Instagram. See more