Mushroom Foraging & Tincture Making Workshop
with Tristan Coverdale
For more information email [email protected]
Saturday 2nd March 2024
Mushroom Foraging & Tincture Making Workshop with Tristan Coverdale For more information email [email protected]
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Fennel, Funcho, Foeniculum vulgare, Apiaceae Family Wild in Southern Europe but has naturalised in many places across the world. Aromatic perennial grows up to 1.5m Harvest the seeds in the Autumn\early Winter. Leaf Spring.\early Summer. Flowers in the Summer. Known as a Spice. All parts of the plant are edible. Whole plant including the seed is Green and represents the Heart. The flowers are Yellow representing Solar Plexus. Sweet warming nourishing taste. Key Constituents: Volatile Oils: 10-30% Fenchone 6%Anethol, limonene, pinene, Flavonoids incl rutin, quercetin and sterols. Key Actions: Sweet Bitter Aromatic. Carminative, antispasmodic and eases pain. Soothing, diuretic(soothing cleanse&heal to bladder and kidneys), Galactagogue (stimulates milk production), Anti-inflammatory. Anti microbial. Anti rheumatic. Expectorant. Anti venomous (snake, dog, scorpions). Foeniculum is linked to the Latin for Hay, which links with the smell that links to the Coumarins which work as a Tonic to the Venus circulation and has anticoagulant action which helps to prevent blood clots and strokes. Fennel also helps build the blood and and is a Heart Protector. Traditionally\Folklore Fennel has been a part of celebratory welcoming rituals for the birth of a child and a new stage for the woman. Often fennel was brought to a new mother to drink and to hang over the crib to keep the flies away. Dioscorides writes The whole plant was juiced and dropped in the eyes for improved eyesight. Also for any eye infection. Maybe this was inspired by folk observing snakes rubbing their eyes against the Fennel plant to possibly improve eyesight. Also Fennel to help with snake bite. Dioscorides also writes of applying drops to infected ears and for worms. Often Fennel seeds found in many recipes for menstrual pains. Protective energy and was often put in doorways to protect against evil spirits. Old Chinese remedy for cholera. Fennel seeds were found amongst the personal belongings of Egyptian rulers excavated from tombs. Fennel seed is classed as a Superfood also contains: Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese, copper, Vitamin A (beta carotene), B1, B2 &B3. Opens up blockages and obstructions in the liver, spleen, gall bladder. Also Kidneys\Bladder. Digestive. Stimulates digestive enzymes. Indigestion, bloating, pains, Constipation, Flatulence, colic, trapped wind. Reduce bloating after meals. Irritable bowels. Delicate stomachs. Sour stomach. Nausea. Gastritis. Jaundice. Tummy bugs. Colitis. Sweeten the breath. Reduces toxic effects of alcohol. Breaks down fatty foods. For under and over eaters. Loss of appetite esp where there one has lost taste for food. \also helps the body lose weight. Helps to clear cold damp conditions anywhere in the body. Includes Polyarthritis. Antimicrobial- All our culinary spices are! Also helps you manage a Fever. Fennel has been shown to support the body in fighting off all of the following (this is just a few!) Aerobacter aerogenes, Bacillus subtiles, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Mycobacterium avian, Proteus vulgaris esp cause UTI’s and Skin wounds. Salmonella enteritis, Staphylococcus albus & aureus. Any lung condition where the need to clear cold stuck phlegm. Includes bronchitis & asthma. Soothing to harsh irritating chronic coughs. Pharyngitis. Tight chest. Gargle for sore throats. Eyewash for red eye and blepharitis. Conjunctivitis. Fennel face wash for all ages esp older skin Fennel is great for UTI’s, cystitis, kidney stones. Bladder pains. Helps milk production. Great for babies and all ages. Drinking fennel seed tea will help mum to produce great nourishing milk, and through this milk helps windy colic symptoms in the baby. Helps build the bond between Mother & Child and supports the flow of mutual nourishment. Fennel also good for teething babies. Oestrogen and Aphrodisiac effect. Fennel fabulous for premenstrual stuff. Regulate periods. Also in a Fertility & Menopause. For thousands of years Fennel seed taken in early pregnancy for nausea, sickness and to ground oneself in this new environment. Nowadays it has been said not to take in pregnancy…… Rich bone building mineral content also helps the gut to absorb needed minerals. High nutrient content and good ratio of calcium and phytoestrogens Bone protector & Builds Bone. Calming soothing to the nerves. Deep internal hug. Tonic to the brain. Improves Memory. Especially good for people who have been frightened in their lives. Those who may not have received love & nourishment. Helps us to nourish and take care of ourselves. Loosens up the tissue including loosening up our fears especially over how we look. Or fears around sensuality. Plant Essence: Graceful Shift. Change with ease. Very supportive when we are going through great changes. A powerfully Grounding, Nurturing Vibration. Deep Love into our Heart Chakra. Helps to calm when butterflies in the tum. Helps to reinforce the idea of playfulness. Balances our physical energy when we are going through dimensional shifts. Sometimes the Light can be so immense that it takes some time to find our new alignment. Fennel supports this. Preparations: Seed chew pre & post eating. Infusion Leaf Fresh or dried: 3-4 teaspoon per cup boiling hot water. Adult half-1 cup three times a day (tid). Baby 2-3 teaspoons tid. Seed: preferable with a little crush to release the volatile oils. 1-2teaspoons per cup boiling hot water infuse 15 mins. Adult 3 cup a day Can take 1\2 cup before food. Babe 2-3 teaspoons tid Tincture Seed Max. 15ml a day Always start with drop dose. 10-15 drops can be perfect per dose esp for digestive troubles. Hydrosol 5-20 drops tid Powdered Seed and leaf. Can be added to a blend for Digestive and Bone health. Essential oil esp for aches and pains. In the past a few drops applied to feet and then dance to the rhythm of life! Lotion made using a teaspoon of seeds in 200ml cold water infuse for 1 hour. Strain and use liquid as an eye bath. Can also drop the lotion into the eyes. Fennel Cider Vinegar. Also can add to your Fire Cider blend. Other foodie ways with Fennel: Seeds sprinkled over salad and many other dishes. Including bean dishes! Young shoots and roots steamed, sauté as a vegetable. Flavour soups and fish dishes. 200yr old recipe: Fennel soup with wine, sugar, ginger and almonds.. A note on the bulb that we buy in shop. It is in fact a false bulb three swollen leaves overlapping. It is still Foeniculum vulgare but different varieties specifically grown for these thicker basal leaves. Usually either Foeniculum vulgare azoricum or Finocchio\ Florence Fennel: Foeniculum vulgare Dulce- also known as Sweet Fennel- not as medicinal as Foeniculum vulgare. Gratitude to this dear heart friend Fennel.
Helichrysum spp. Everlasting Flower. Perpétua-das-areias Asteraceae Family Southern Europe. Asia, Africa and Australia. Loves Dry Sun. Over 500 species (spp) Helio, Greek for Sun & Chrysos meaning Golden. The sleeping Giant, that needs to be woken up! Soft wood cuttings spring and autumn. Late Winter Cut back to one inch (2.5cm) of previous years growth. Or a Haircut\ tidy up. Preparations: Essential oil, Infused oil. Tinctures. Teas. Essences. Incense. Baths. Massage oil. Floral arrangements. Potpourris. Leaves & Flowers in all preparations. Essential oil made with only with the flowers. Roots have been used esp in African traditions. Big in the cosmetic industry esp in creams for wrinkles. Perfumes. Mid note. Helichrysum italicum also known as H. angustifolia & H.serotinum (Curry plant\Immortelle) Perennial Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Croatia, Serbia. Best viewed by Moonlight. Opens the Heart to the unseen energies which affect our lives. Helps the walking wounded. Those who have lost connection with their Soul. Helps us to feel Safe as we fully expose ourselves. Contains monoterpenes incl. pinene, camphene & limonene. Linaloo, Nerol & geraniol. Eugenol. Esters. 1.8- cineole. Sesquiterpenenes & Flavonoids. Actions: antibacterial, antiviral. antifungal esp for excess candida, antihistamine. antiinflammatory, antispasmodic. Analgesic. Expectorant. Cleansing & Healing the liver & Gallbladder. Increases the body’s ability to heal. Immune stimulant action Skin healing & regeneration esp in scarring, psoriasis, eczema & allergic reactions. Bruises. Acne. Burns. Ulcers, open wounds. Bleeding wounds. Many say the deep psychological healing of the herb is equally of benefit to skin esp in Psoriasis. Skin wounds from chemotherapy. Healthy scalp & Hair growth. Puffy & Swelling under eyes. In cases of trauma neat essential oil can be applied or 10-50% in a carrier oil. Very Safe oil. Sensitive skin. Baby’s skin. Has been said to better than Arnica for bruising. Powerful anti bruising action. Warming aromatic great for stomachache, fever, tension in the gut. Gastritis, colitis. Liver tonic (Ceratonia Bitters). Malaria. Colds & flu. Cough. Rhinitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, Bad breath. Asthma. Bronchitis. Whooping cough. Esp. for spasmodic cough. Cleans out the lungs. Hay fever. Cystitis. For varicose veins and good in diabetes & arthritis. Rheumatism. Muscular aches & pains. Reduces Stress reaction in the body. Good for Weakness & Lethargy. Exhaustion. Debilitated. For migraine headaches due to tension. Calms the nerves. Nervous depression. For insomnia. Patience. Inner Strength and Awareness. Clarity around the obstacles that come in life and to keep going. Endurance & Courage. “Honey for the Psyche” Essence: For those who have to think on their feet fast. Enhances new thinking, frees the mind of linear thought patterns. Can help those who lack spontaneity. Increases self worth. Enhances the motivation to put ideas into action. Culinary: slightly cooked leaves added to rice, vegetable & egg dishes. Fresh chopped up in salads, salsa verde. Gives a slightly curry flavour. Has been used to enhance fruit flavours in foods and drinks. Incl. Sangria. H. stoechas also noted as a culinary herb. Interestingly, when mixed with mulberry (Morus spp., Moraceae) leaves and fed to silkworms, the flower heads of H. italicum induce the production of naturally yellow silk, a material used in central Sardinia for the production of folk garments. Ancient Romans and Greeks decorated the statues of gods with wreaths of Helichrysum flowerhead. Protect clothes from moths. Animal medicine: Coughs, wounds and joint pains in donkeys and horses. Helichrysum stoechas Common shrubby Everlasting. annual\perennial. Algeria, Baleares, Corse, France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain Best seen in full Sun. Contains constituents: Nerol acetate,, pinene, limonene, luteolin, linalool, and geraniol, in addition to other flavonoids, sesquiterpenes. Higher levels of polyphenols and flavonoids curcumin, kaempherol, quercetin, so powerfully antiinflammatory and antioxidant. Found to have a powerful strengthening impact on the immune system. Expectorant. Vermifuge. Antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial. Diuretic. Anti-inflammatory. Clears blockages (deobstruent) Skin disease. Bruises. Burns & Wounds. Herpes. Bronchitis. Asthma. Sinusitis. Flu. Zulu medicine: Wounds. Stops Blood flow. Leaves to invoke the goodwill of our ancestors. Transkei peoples burnt the herb as protective cleanser. Writings by Ancient Greeks and Romans all the same indications as H. Italicum. Ie Skin, Respiratory & Digestive. Plant often mixed with honey in ancient times. Spending time with the plant at Ceratonia: Self healing. Calm, Focus & Clarity in the pause. Warming Solar & Heart. Beautiful. Lifts the Spirits. Yin tonic for solar plexus, Heart Love. Generous. Silk Paper. Deep Support. Peace. Gentle. Smell lovely. Soft. Comfort. Safety. Tasty aromatic. Calm and active. Make an aromatic water and use as a face spritzer. Ceremony Plant. Yellow Flower= Fortifying. Protection. Elephant Medicine. Nourishing. Clearing 3rd eye. Strength. Alert. Expansive. Circulation. Head. Spine. Upper chest\opening.Muscle release. Mildly sedative. Throat. Drying. Spicy. Oily. Silky coating. Bitter. Gratitude to Helichrysum
Calendula officinalis- Câlendula, Marigold, Asteraceae Heart. Solar plexus and Sacral. Summer Solstice and Samhain. Fire & Water. Origins in Mediterranean and Atlantic islands. But found across the world in gardens, giving medicine to all. Ancient medicine-rejuvenation and serious illness-cholera-bacterial, small pox-virus, typhus-parasitic bacteria. To see the flowers raises the spirits and gives Hope. Amazing healing plant for our physical needs, but also supports our emotional and spiritual health. Power Plant- Teacher Plant- Life Changer. Calendula is associated with The Sun: The Sun How we shone our light. is reborn each day- Opportunity We can give birth to a new way of living, a new world. Also Venus~Love Goddess. Joy and Values. Protection. Hope. Peace. Grounding. Comforts & Soothes. Gets you on Your True Path. Connecting with Personal Power. Transformation, Change and Movement. Helps us to move into action. Helps to connect with the Core of yourself. Your ability to take risks with confidence and courage. If we do not respond to our needs and reject or suppress our instinct: blockage can occur creating a disturbance to our emotional being as well as our digestive , immune etc system. Gets you on Your True Path. Plant Symbol for Love Goddess Xochiqutzal- (shok i KAY tsal), who represents many things including CHANGE. STRENGTH. TRUST. BALANCE. Also celebrating women who lived for themselves. Many traditions over the world acknowledge Calendula’s link with- Flower of the dead- Link to rebirth and cycles of life. Balance of feminine receptivity and dynamic masculine energy. _______________________________ Plant Essence: Activates the passion to fully enjoy life. Generates a balanced flow of life force. Enhances communication with self and others. Helps us to listen compassionately. Brings a connection and understanding that goes beyond words. Inspires optimism and vitality and attracts success in every area of life. Its protective energy dispels negativity and draws light and love into the energy field. Opens us up to many levels of desire: sensual, sexual, vibrancy, beauty, great abundance. Calendula encourages laughter and lifts emotional heaviness. Calendula heals patterns of betrayal on the Mother line. Calendula can be helpful to those that use or receive sharp or cutting words. Verbal abuse. Who can be prone to argumentative ways. Can clear the aura of trauma fields and unwanted energetic attachments. STUCK states. emotional, physical and spiritual. Diffusive Stimulant. Liver, Spleen, Womb, Heart. Lymph, Blood. Eases pent up energy, intolerance, anger and impatience. WOUND HEALER- physical and emotional. Sharp Pains. Damp wounds. Deep cuts.Tissue repair. Decongest. Pain and grief. COMFORT. SOOTHES. Abortion, miscarriage. Traumatic delivery. Any shock or trauma. Mucus membrane regeneration Triterpenes ie Lupeopl-anti-inflammatory Creates the right conditions. e.g. Prevents germs from growing. also energetically. Fast acting on acute stuff. WW1 and 11 and American civil wars. flithy wounds, Amputations etc. Powerful skin regeneration Stimulates skin cell growth. HEALING skin and mucus membranes. anti-aging ingredient, because it's been proven to stimulate the metabolism of glycoproteins, nucleoproteins and collagen during the skin's healing process. Triterpenes ie Lupeopl also anti-inflammatory. Heals Dry chapped skin and lips. Gum disease. Mouth ulcers. Acne. Excema. Boils. Burns. Insect bites. Sebaceous cysts. Verrucas. Warts. Pox. Measles. Any inflamed and infected skin. Vaginal thrush. Cervical erosion. Itchy piles, vaginal douche. Maternity: boobs, vulva, bums and soothing restorative energy. New born skin. Nappy rash. Calendula an excellent herb in clinic:
Traditional (1000’s of years) and Today uses:
Actions: Antiviral, antifungal, anti bacterial (esp. staphylococcus and streptococcus), Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, Bitter digestive tonic; Cholagogue (gall bladder support); Diaphoretic (make you sweat as needed);; Anti-haemorrhagic; womb tonic, Vulnerary (helps heal wounds); Styptic (stops bleeding); Antiseptic; Mildly oestrogenic; Astringent; Anti-oxidant. Antihistamine. Anti-protazoal (antiparasite). Anthelmintic (antiworm). A mild diffusive stimulant action. NOTE: constituents which dissolve more easily in oil or alcohol are responsible for the antimicrobial actions, whilst those which dissolve more easily in water are more anti-inflammatory. Healing constituents: calendulin, carotenoids, albumin, lycopene, flavonoids, organic acids: malic, salicylic and palmitic, violaxanthin, citroxanthin, rubixanthin, rutin,proteins, ezymes, gum, phytosterol, calcium, sulphur, vitamin A-carotenoid, essential oil that contains sesquiterpenes. Calendula carotenoids include Meso-zeaxanthin , Lutein and Zeaxanthinwhich help to protect the macula against blue light damage, free radicals and help to replenish macula pigments Calendula is rich in triterpenes: amirins, arnidiol, faradiol. It contains 2-5% saponins. Constituents Volatile oil; Yellow resin (calendulin) gives antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties; Bitter principle; Triterpenes; Pentacyclic alcohols including faradol, brein, arnidiol, erythrodiol, calenduladiol, heliatriol C and F, ursatriol, longispinogenine; Calendulosides; Amyrin; Taraxasterol, lupeol; Flavonoids; Isorhamnetin glycosides, including narcissin and quercetin; Glycosides, including rutin; Chlorogenic acid; Carotenes; Mucilage; Sterols And the rest! All plants are packed full of healing constituents and Calendula is fabulous example of a great abundance of different powerhouse medicine. Huge Gratitude to this incredible plant. Calendula. Daisy is part of the Herb Fest Portugal program, the 1st Medicinal Herbalism Event in Portuguese!
We share together the plants and the wonderful world of medicinal herbalism on the 29th and 30th April and 1st May, at Herdade do Freixo do Meio, in Montemor-o-Novo, Alentejo. Book the dates in your calendar now and be part of this movement! Buy now your 3 days ticket in an immersive format or the daily ticket herbfestportugal.pt Salvia rosmarinus, Rosemary. Alecrim Lamiaceae Family Key words: Warming, Pungent, Flow. Invigorating. Vitality and Resilience Main element is Fire. Ruled by the Sun- Vitality and individuality. Key actions: Analgesic, anti-depressive, astringent, brain tonic, carminative, cholagogue (stimulates liver & gall bladder), tonic, digestive, Rubefacient (circulatory stimulant), diuretic, liver protective, nervine, emmenagogue (brings on delayed period) and insecticide. Circulation is a key note for Rosemary. Excellent for cold, sluggish circulation. Heavy, tired and cold people. Cold painful joints. Protects against arteriosclerosis. Cramps. Shock held in the muscles. Rosemary being stimulating, warm and dry is good for any excess phlegm in the body. A wonderful Heart Herb that lifts the spirits. Helping to strengthen and tone the circulatory system of the heart and its muscle as needed. A note on blood pressure. The essential oil is best avoided in high blood pressure. However preparations with the whole herb esp culinary can help reduce high blood pressure in the some cases. Overall the whole herb is a Heart Tonic and can help all aliments of the Heart, especially chronic cardiac weakness. For anaemia, low blood pressure and low energy dose with strong infusions taken internally and foot baths. The Stimulating & cleansing actions via blood and kidneys, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory actions can help to ease joint and muscles pains esp in rheumatism, gout and arthritis. 14thC Hungarian queen at 72yrs. Was crippled with paralysis of the limbs, rheumatism and gout. After taking Rosemary tincture daily she said her youth & vitality had returned and all pains gone. The Famous Hungarian waters were inspired form this. Originally just Rosemary, then Thyme and Lavender and today.. 3 parts Rosemary & 1 part Lavender. Tsp daily and can also use externally as a rub for pain. For women’s balance esp painful periods, recovery from Pill and implants. Can be a great aid in menopause. Protects threatened miscarriage (Consult herbalist). Avoid in pregnancy. North African tradition: powdered rosemary on the cut umbilical chord astringent, antiseptic & Spiritual support. Boosts milk production and health of baby. Reduces enlarged Prostate in cold stuck, worried men. This herb like so many in the Lamiaceae family: Contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals, Stimulate digestive enzymes, aromatic bitter, liver cleansing and protective, relaxants, carminative, antispasmodic, expectorant. Has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral actions. Great in any Nip in the bud\SOS blend. As well as supports our digestive function and immune strength. Can help many aliments including colds & flu. Windy, bloated tummy, candida and diabetes. Gallbladder in spasm & congested Liver esp in cold types. Excellent gargle that can help to clear chronic lung conditions like bronchitis and then works as a preventative. Brilliant for coughs especially where there is spasm such as in asthma. Great taken with Thyme. Externally Rosemary is excellent for the scalp and hair. Stimulating hair follicles, improving the condition of the hair and in some can help with baldness and dandruff. Rosemary supports the emotions of the heart such as joy, sadness, grief, depression and anxiety. Fabulous brain tonic. Nourishing & reviving the mind. Enhances clarity, clears the brain of clutter, connects you to your Courage and self confidence and thus able to speak clearly and from the heart ie what you really want to say. Excellent for memory and concentration. Clears brain fog, calms the monkey mind and great for folk who over think so much it is hard to make decisions. Headaches and depression associated with exhaustion- The fire burnt out. For exhausted yang energy, always giving out. Not only promotes blood circulation but also Qi energy. Energises the adrenal system. Recovery from long term illness. Rosemary is calming and is known as a nervine stimulant. This action helps to ease tension held due to sluggish states, which may be caused due to stuck emotional patterns or emotions held in shock. Helps to motivate and clear fatigue & gloom. Also helps to process repressed anger, hatred and bitterness esp for those that have experienced abuse from another and have built strong walls around the heart. Gives space for the Joy to flow. Rosemary helps one to remember their true essential nature. Protecting from other’s projections, including when working with the public ie teacher\performer. Other people can project all sorts! Rosemary has both a cleansing and a protective nature. Generally good for all kinds of Protection. Cleansing our energy\auric fields. Great for those in nervous exhaustion, feeling frail and lost motivation. Essence: Brings balance, positive energy, emotional, mental spiritual clarity. Inspiration and awakening. Helps to clear karmic entanglements and helps us to understand our child consciousness and past life experience to support our Soul Journey. Dream medicine and can help stimulate creative ideas in the night. Helps to clear worry and over thinking. Helps us to awaken the hero within and let go of victim modes and other patterns that do not serve. Helps to end legal matters and for Success. Stimulating aid for visualisations. A personal moment: Draws me in. Safe and protected. Love. Comfort and tactile. Cleansing and Restore. Movement. Slowing down busy brain. Soft and gentle. Reminder to take my time to settle. Pure Joy. Love. Gratitude and Connection. Ancient application: Rosemary has been a symbol of friendship, trust and love. From first writings Rosemary being a brain tonic, memory, remembering past loved ones and Rosemary supporting our Journey to follow own true path. Ancient Greeks students threaded sprigs of Rosemary through their hair- to encourage clear thinking and a good memory. Rosemary played a big role in ceremony for example in marriage, fertility and death. Throughout time Rosemary has been an important herb to protect you from infection. Many stories from the past, including writings about the bubonic plague include Rosemary as being an important medicine. Often Rosemary was around hospitals, funerals and coffins to protect against contagious germs. Constituents\Compounds and Actions: The high volatile oil (essential oil) content which include borneol, linalol, camphor and cineole these all link to the rubefacient, anti spasmodic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-parasitic, relaxant, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory and endocrine actions High in vitamins and minerals. iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, B vitamins, Vitamin C and A Antioxidants. Bitter flavonoids links to the carminative and cholagogue (stimulates liver and gallbladder) action. Tannins give the herb a drying astringent action. Esp. toning vessels, anti-inflammatory and wound healing. Resins link to the antimicrobial actions. Pharmacy: Medicine is made from the arial parts. Harvested all year, few times a year you can harvest the flowers. Flowers best to harvest just before full flowering. The Fresh plant is a wonderful way to work with Rosemary. 1\2 teaspoon per cup for infusions. Up to 3 times a day. 1-2ml up to three times a day of the tincture made with Alcohol\Cider Vinegar Other Cider Vinegar preparations: Fire Cider. Rosemary vinegar made into a hair tonic great for hair and for health of scalp. Fresh Rosemary can be made into a strong infusion, over night \all day. Strained and then used as a hair final rinse. Rosemary vinegar in salad dressings. Externally as a lotion\Rub. The tea can also be used as a lotion\Rub. Gargle made from alcohol tincture, vinegar, decoction or strong infusion. Also clears mouth\throat\lung infections. SOS. Can also be used a s a douche. Essential oil. Infused oil- including Infusing in edible oils and taken therapeutically and in cooking. Balms or liniments made with Rosemary infused oil, tincture, vinegar or essential oil in a base all to move the circulation and other stuck states. The action the Rosemary is making in all these preparations is known as a Rubefacient - a circulatory stimulant. Thus easing the inflammation and pain of ailments such as arthritis, rheumatism, neuralgia, muscular injuries, bruises, sprains, chilblains, period pains, wounds, bites and stings. Also as an insecticide. Powdered fresh or dry herb for wounds. Powdered Rosemary added to Internal nutritional and therapeutic herb\food blends. Herbal salt. WOUND HEALER. Also Good as a gargle for gum and tooth problems. SOS. Digestive, Bone health. Immune boost. As well as culinary. Rosemary baths or foot baths. WONDERFUL, INVIGORATING and all the wonderful attributes of the herb, including in convalescence. Hydrosol. Plant Waters. Honey. Energetic cleansing with fresh herb. Or other preparation above ie in a spray. Talisman. Tinctures Basic method for fresh herb (fresh herbs contain up to 60% water). Harvest herb Chop up the herb, put in clean sterilised jar and cover with alcohol 37%-40% or Apple Cider Vinegar. If using dry herb as a basic method use two parts alcohol or apple cider vinegar to one part water. Once you have jar with herb and liquid, close with lid and shake. Label and date the jar. Leave in in a cool dark place for 2 weeks. Shake daily for at least the first week. After 2-3 weeks strain the liquid, using a press or muslin type material and squeeze out all the liquid. Compost the herbs. Pour the liquid into sterilised dark glass bottles. Label what the tincture is and date. Working with apple cider vinegar Tincture. Internal Everything! ie Digestive, Cleansing, Restorative. & External for hair rinse\skin\sprains\joints\swellings\vaginal wash\Gargle. DOSE Once strained can use as a nip in the bud. Any sign of feeling immune dropping. Take a 30 drop diluted dose 1-3 times a day as need. Can also use as a gargle dilute a larger dose and gargle as needed. The gargle also helps sore throat, blocked sinus and clear congested lungs. GRATITUDE TO ROSEMARY. Dates for your diary for all herbal classes taking place in 2023
4th March, 31st March 20th May, 3rd June, 30th June, 14th July 14th October, 11th November & 9th December Solstice Celebrations!
Replenishment and Courage as we go forth on our Journey. With Gratitude and Love. All classes:
Facilitated by Daisy Mae medical herbalist at Ceratonia Gardens. Time: 10h00-16.30 Investment €55 includes lunch and preparation to take home. 1. Workshop learning about how to support and strengthen our immune system with herbs. We will meet the herbs, discuss their virtues for prevention, chronic states and SOS needs. We will makes some medicines and experience a tea tasting. 2. A day with Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is part of a series of classes that Ceratonia will offer throughout the years, where will spend the day with one herb learning about growing, harvest times, medicine making, therapeutics, folklore, spending time with the plant and making some preparations. Overall with a mind body spirit approach. 3. A practical herbal day in December: Learn how to make, herbal salts, gorgeous edible oils and incense making. We will also experience a tea tasting and learn how much you can develop your understanding of herbal medicine from this simple act. Wonderful to take this opportunity and share with you Andy.
To see his work and find out how to work with him www.plantally.com Here is a video of me (Daisy) and others talking about connecting with Spirit and working with Andy. https://player.vimeo.com/video/645373802?h=79e560c4c1 |
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