It is day 20 of this year’s Lent of Archangel Michael as practiced by St. Francis of Assisi (in a modified non-catholic version I am practicing). This next 10 day period is partly focused on collective procrastination and I committed to a minimum of 20 minutes a day working on this very website in some…
Some herbalists have said that if we truly knew the value of Nettles that we would grow nothing else. Nettles contain contain all the vitamins and minerals known to be needed for human health and growth, supporting every tissue and system in the body. Nettles are often paired with Oatstraw, a gentle but deep nervous…
I continue my herbals studies, out of love, a calling, and in a desperate attempt to earn more silly certificates to acknowledge my efforts, in order to validate my work for the approval of {insert BS governmental agency here}. The plants plot the course, again and again. I’m not in control. Please join me, let’s…
Join me, shamanic herbalist Dr. Nicole Andrade, DC, CACCP, this Equinox to learn about three simple herbal allies (Oatstraw, Nettles and Red Clover) for healing the nervous system, hormonal system, bones and muscles. Cleanse through nourishment, not deprivation. Includes daily practices and sources for inexpensive supplies. As many of you reading may know, I’ve…
Floating Lotus Gloucester Presents: Four Classes with Dr. Nicole Andrade Wednesdays in November & December 7-8:15pm Wed. Nov 11th Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Plant Spirit Medicine: Discovering Wild Edibles and Medicinal Herbs Wed. Nov 18th Moon Magic for Health and Vitality Wed. Dec. 2nd Holistic Perspectives on Natural Immunity…
“Ethnobotany (Eth-noh-bot-n-ee) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ethnobotany (from ethnology, study of culture,[1] and botany, study of plants) is the scientific study of the relationships that exist between peoples and plants. Ethnobotanists aim to document, describe and explain complex relationships between cultures and (uses of) plants, focusing primarily on how plants are used, managed and perceived across human societies. This includes use for food,…
Fall is coming and time is running out to learn summer identification of tons of edible and medicinal species growing all around you! I’ll be teaching at 10:30 am at the Moraine Farm Open House next Saturday the 27th. Trustees, Greenbelt, Project Adventure, Moraine Farm and the Waldorf School will all have fun family offerings…
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