Educational Resources

One of the key challenges in the successful use of herbs is actually ingesting the plant preparation, known as compliance. This is a basic issue and one that often gets overlooked. Regardless of the quality of the herb or the herbal tradition from which it is given, herbal medicine will not be successful if the client doesn’t actually use the herbs. For many people, the first visit to an herbalist, whether a formal consult or a family friend, is a walk on the wild side. This is a new form of healthcare. The person may be unsure about what to […] See More

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The following herb formulas are some of the blends that I have used with good success over the years. They are shared here in the hope you find them helpful also. 1. Catnip Leaf (Nepeta cataria) + Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)Use equal parts whole fennel seed and catnip leaf. I prefer to store the fennel seed whole and lightly grind just before using to better preserve the aromatic quality of the seeds. This blend is soothing and calming to an upset stomach yet the aromatics of fennel support the digestive process without being too hot. Add one healing teaspoon to […] See More

Herbal Balls are a lesser known but very effective way to take herbs. The method allows for much creativity. It takes herbal medicine into the food realm and can be good for people who are resistant to taking bad tasting teas and tinctures. The basics are to mix a nut butter with either an oil (usually coconut) or a liquid sweetener like maple syrup or honey. The ratio is determined by how thick or thin you desire the final product. Some of the recipes below use just honey to hold the powder together. Add powdered herbs of your choice depending […] See More

The first major snow of the winter is around the corner and our wood stove is doing its job keeping us and our kitties toasty warm. Over the past several winters, we have been cooking more and more with wood to the point where we actually use less propane with the kitchen stove in the winter than we do in summer. Many of our dishes are spontaneous, depending on what is available.The measurements are visual; there is lots of leeway with this style of cooking. Here is what we made today:In a cast iron fry pan, pour in some olive […] See More

Many people are interested in herbal help during the cold and flu season. Some plants, such as echinacea, garlic and elder, are well known. These are most useful during the acute phase; to be used once a person is beginning to feel under the weather. Not as well known are the Immune Tonics. These are plants that have traditionally been used to strengthen the immune system. The goal is to reduce the chances of getting sick in the first place. Prevention. The two immune tonic herbs used the most at our school are Astragalus and Reishi. Astragalus is Astragalus membranaceus […] See More

Discovering Wild Greens for Better Nutrition is a free webinar that teaches people how to use seven wild plants that are commonly found throughout the American Southwest, North America and around the world. There is no charge for this webinarDuring these challenging times, it is an offering to the larger community in the hopes that it inspires people to get outdoors, interact with nature and improve the quality of their diet.Total beginners are welcome. Pre-registration is requiredTo receive an invitation to the Zoom platform, send your name and email to:mmasek@theforagerspath.com When: Monday, April 27 @ 6pmDuration: approx. one hour See More

A monograph on the therapeutic uses of Dandelion, written by Mike Coleman, a recent graduate of then Foundations of Herbal Medicine program. Dandelion - A Student Monograph See More

A monograph on the therapeutic uses of Red Clover, written by Tate-Diné Todea, a recent graduate of then Foundations of Herbal Medicine program. Red Clover - Student Monograph   See More