Essence and Soul

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03/12/2024

Another one completed!!!

02/20/2024

I have 3 bottles of home pressed organic oil of oregano
15$/each

02/17/2024

THREE MISTAKES NEW HERBALISTS DON'T WANT TO MAKE:
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How to avoid harm as an herbalist:
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Know the signs of life-threatening conditions and illnesses.
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Familiarize yourself with the signs of heart failure, diabetes, strokes, kidney infection, thyroid disease, and more. Dispensing herbs to someone who is unaware of a health condition can cause more harm than good. Instead, refer them to a physician or the ER (depending on the circumstances).

Pay attention to drug/herb contraindications.
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Many herbs interact with medications than you might realize. For example, herbs have the potential to magnify or oppose the effects of pharmaceuticals. Miild serotonin syndrome has occurred in some patients who mix Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) with serotonin-reuptake inhibitors, and excessive sedation has been shown to result from the combination of valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and barbiturates. This is just the tip of the iceberg. My favorite books on the topic are The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety by Mills and Bone and Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions by Stargrove, Treasure, and McKee.
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Listen to people’s cultural beliefs and intuition.
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It is easy to be dogmatic when you’re excited about natural healing and just getting started out, but often, people want other forms of healing along with herbs or even instead of herbs. It is not up to you to judge or decide. It is your job to listen and support their decisions. People know their bodies better than you do. Respect and trust their intuition about their health.
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What else would you add to this list? Do you have any personal stories (anonymous, of course) that illustrate these points?

You can learn more about herbal safety in all of our programs at the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine. www.chestnutherbs.com

02/17/2024

Easter is coming !!! Cotton eggs are pocket style and can be stuffed quite a bit, if they get dirty machine washable,reusable,and so sweet!!!!

01/31/2024

01/31/2024

Pls!!!!!!!

Stained glass greenhouse - love it! 🪟💒

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01/31/2024