@Della Beaver Welcome In that’s such a beautiful intention. You’re in the space to reconnect with ancestral knowledge while learning the plants and rhythms of your new land. What kind of preparations have tried before?

@Della Beaver The teas you can make with those! A salve as well 🤗

@Odyssey Gade Great example! This goes to show how much preparation matters in herbalism. Different forms can change how your body absorbs and responds. Spagyric extracts offer a fuller spectrum, which in some cases makes them more effective. Plus, quality, sourcing, and timing all play a role. In your case, improved absorption likely helped reduce inflammation and support your allergy response.

Love your excitement! We’re all here to learn and share, so let’s keep that energy going. What are you most looking forward to exploring? What topics really spark your interest?

@Mary-Heather Fajardo Utilizing the cold infusion technique is very beneficial for slippery elm. What symptoms are you targeting with that preparation.

@Alicia Phillips The gut is such a HUGE part of our healing. Do you have any incite on why our Gut flora is so important?

@Lynette Wallace Yes! The digestive system alerts the rest of the body to get ready for nourishment. When we see, smell, or taste herbs, the brain begins the “cephalic phase” of digestion stimulating saliva, stomach acid, enzymes, and bile before we even swallow. Smelling herbal preparations can increase this response. Their aromatic compounds travel through the olfactory nerves to the brain, gently engaging the nervous system just like taste receptors on the tongue help activate digestion.

@Lynette Wallace Lavender Milk! Try it with the foam on top. It is such an aromatic thrill ride.