Discover Your Potential with Wild Dandelion

herbs in real life

• what's so special about holistic home herbalism

• herbal safety

• some questions to consider about your relationship with herbs

• herbal simples

• research, recipes, relationship

• more questions to consider

• rock solid resources

• some herbs to consider for your home apothecary: lemon balm, chamomile, rosemary

• herbal community in real life

• questions: the next steps on your herbal journey

we are all a part of nature

connecting with nature

• we're all a part of nature and we're connected to the rhythms of the natural world

• holistic community includes animals and nature and the world family

• connecting with nature is the best part of being an herbalist

• our connection with nature is our greatest resource, as an herbalist

• mother nature is ready in every moment for us to come home to her

• seek out natural places

• reach out to nature and let yourself hear the reply

• journal prompts

creating botanical sanctuary

• what is a botanical sanctuary?

• cultivate a special reverence for nature in your heart and your actions

• what if you don't have a yard?

• your botanical sanctuary is wherever you're standing

• what kind of botanical sanctuary will you create"

the empowered herbalist

your words have power... use them wisely

• US laws restricting how we talk about the effectiveness of herbs

• language as a control tool

• restrictions on "medical" terms

• suggestions to take back your freedom

• the list of restricted words and some replacements

• questions to consider

creating your own herbal monographs

• what is an herbal monograph?

• examples of well sourced herbal monographs

• does the world really need another herbal monograph?

• 7 steps to create your own herbal monograph

• choosing a research template

• choose at least three trusted sources: traditional/historic, academic, well-sourced monograph

• guidelines for rock solid resources

• safety and contraindications

• always note the source of the information

• your notes are for you - set yourself up for success

• personal experience and anecdotal evidence count as a resource

unsettling herbalism

decolonizing our herbal studies

• practical steps to decolonize your herbalism

• inclusive sources

• resource list

• avoiding cultural appropriation

• avoiding extractivism

• educate yourself about the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization and extractivism on the herbal industry

• reflect on impact

• personal awareness and self-reflection

• transparency and honesty

• be accountable

the ethical apothecary

• finding ethically sourced herbs: what to look for

• indicators of ethical sourcing

• certifications to look out for

• avoiding overharvested herbs

• red flags when looking for ethically sourced herbs

• common exploitative practices in the herbal industry

• red flags when looking for ethically sourced herbs

• examples of ethical herb companies

• how to determine if a source is ethical

• questions for herb suppliers

a world family of herbalists

• exploring cultural connections to herbs

• ways to respect cultural origins and uses of herbs to  avoid cultural appropriation

• understanding the history of colonization in the region

• understanding the impact of colonization of the Indigenous population

• land and resource rights

• case studies of human rights violations: individuals and communities

• current issues with human rights violations

• be willing to adapt practices to be more inclusive and respectful

• taking action for human rights

avoiding extractivism - decolonizing our relationship with nature

• the importance of biodiversity

• ecological impact of the herb industry

• common exploitative practices (x4)

• suggestions to avoid overharvesting herbs

• sustainable practices

• taking action in real life (x11)

myths about herbs and herbalism

• you don't need a certification to be an herbalist

• herbs are not safe "because they're natural"

• a big apothecary isn't more impressive than a small apothecary

controversial takes

• racism has been prevalent in the herbal industry for as long as the herbal industry has existed

• there is more misinformation out there about herbs than solid teaching

• we should not be teaching about or harvesting native herbs unless we are part of these native traditions

• we don't necessarily have a right to use every herb we want

• we have a responsibility as herbalists to protect the environment and human rights