Why Herbalism? Why Now?
So let’s start with the second question first. Why now?
Well really its NOT now.
Herbalism in some form has been a part of the people as long as the
people have been a part of the Earth. As far back as I know (and could be farther) My
Great Grandmothers practiced Herbalism and other forms of Self Sustainability
back in their day. In our case it was the Appalachian way (and not just in
Appalachia for sure). So you are not new
on the scene to Herbalism. You may think
you are but generations and generations have come before you. So you do not
walk this path alone.
But that leads us to the first question Why Herbalism? Maybe
the question should be, Why not? The
more we are in control of our food (where it comes from) and our medicine (how
its prepared, grown, etc.) and the more we know and understand what is actually
going into our bodies and nourishing it, the better we are to help
our bodies be the best they can be.
Now this doesn’t mean you will never seek medical care when needed, that
is understood here. But what about when there is no Doctor available or medical
can’t be sought? Wouldn’t it be
beneficial to have some skills?
Its certainly SEEMS more convenient to just buy everything
at the store, but what if your local store closes? What if you can’t get to the store because a
disaster has occurred and you got heartburn something fierce (or God forbid,
something worse)? What are you going to do? Your backyard could be your
medicine chest, if you knew how to use it.
These are the concepts we will be exploring in my new course
that is geared towards local flora.
Local Trees, weeds, and common foods you probably already have in your
kitchen for medicine.
Maw-Maw Kelli!
mawmawkelli@gmail.com or kelliarmes@gmail.com
P.S. I am excited to also announce we have a new website coming soon!
P.S.S. I am also exited to let you know I have added more items to the Esty store and more are on there way!
