Elderberry! I had the beautiful gift of wild crafting this plant this Fall. I also found it where I grew up, when I traveled home, to New York in September. It grew in the clearing where I played as a kid. Now overrun, returning to its natural wildness. If you're going to harvest it yourself, do your research. There are many varieties and the red kind in particular is not edible. All other kinds must be dried or cooked before use. Plus we use extraction methods - not ingesting the entire berry. All that out of the way, elderberry is a wonderful, old medicine. It has a wonderful mystic and energetic side and lots of stories in folklore. On a practical level, it has known benefits for the physical body and is continually being researched for more. One of my favorite teachers, Sajah Popham wrote in an elderberry monograph, "while it's a super common remedy for the treatment of flu, and sometimes it's tempting to not want to go with what everyone else does, this is one of those plants that is just SO reliable and effective that it's not one to overlook or want to "go against the grain" and get too fancy. It works. " @evolutionary_herbalism I love elderberry because it's not only reliable, it's so tasty! I'm crafting my very own elderberry syrup as well as a fun mixer with alcohol (preservation) and apple cider vinegar plus many other herbs. The only contraindication I know of for elderberry is if it's a syrup with honey, it's not for children under 1 years old. If you'd like to be the first to know when they're available please join my email list. I'll post here too but those algorithms....🌿🙏🥰 #elderberrysyrup #elder #plantmedicine #herbalmedicine #herbalism #herbalistsofinstagram #herbalgarden #wildcrafting

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This is month #2. Thanks for being with me for the ride 🥰 🌿A nutrient packed tea 🌿A formula of immune supporting herbs with honey (herbal chews) 🌿 My various favorites salve to ease tension, support nerve pain, and sore muscles What would YOU want to see in an herbal box monthly??? I'd love to know. Comment or dm. #herbalgarden #herbalallies #plantmedicine #missoulamt #herbaltea #plantsaremedicine #tisane #growyourmedicine #herbalism #womenentrepreneurs #smallbusiness

I've been posting about Herbal Box Monthly here and there. I want to be more transparent and share the REAL DEAL with y'all. I started this because it astounds me what powerful and accessible medicine we have via herbs. Half of adults have chronic health issues, autoimmune disease is on the rise, mental health has been a struggle for many during the COVID era (and before too). We need to broaden our horizons! HBM is a very gentle introduction. Herbs are a category of plants used to support our health and enhance our foods. Plants have been evolving on this planet far longer than us, and have developed a variety of responses to their environment. As humans, we have always used plants for medicine, benefiting from their vast array of chemical constituents that modern science is still uncovering. When I was in herb school I was struck how both KNOWLEDGE and TIME stood between most of and the benefits of herbs. Most of us have no idea where to start. There are so many herbs out there and it can be completely overwhelming to figure out which are best, let alone vet for quality products. Second, TIME. Most of us have already gone through countless courses, self-help books, diets, and whatever else. Yes, we're curious, life-long learners, however at this point we need something practical, which fits with our full lives. Thus, I created HBM. I get to share the many amazing herbal allies that can support you every day. You get to sit back and receive seasonal, easy to use herbal products each month. Always organic or ethically wildcrafted. Always with detailed info so you can LEARN along the way and gain more agency over time. If you have questions, please reach out. If you'd like to join, link in bio, and last page of post contains a 10% off to use by Oct. 31st. 😘 And of course, I am not a MD. All info is provided for educational purposes only. :) #herbalgarden #herbalallies #plantmedicine #missoulamt #herbaltea #plantsaremedicine #tisane #growyourmedicine #herbalism #womenentrepreneurs #smallbusiness

I hear a lot of people say they don't have time to garden, and that may be true, but it's not all or nothing. I had an automatic soaker hose set on the squash and that was it. No weeding. No special care. They sprawled way more than I expected, into the path area, I just let them be. Now behold. This is just a portion of what I've harvested. Plus, we've already been eating for a couple weeks and sharing with friends. Growing herbs and vegetables intermixed is also a great way to control and deter pests. If anyone local wants delicata seeds for next year I've got you! (Or if you're an HBM member happy to drop them in your next box) 😘

Here's a sneak peak--one these products will be coming to Herbal Box Monthly in November 🤩 It starts with an e and contains lots of antioxidants and pathogen fighting constituents. I've been making lots of sample products as I figure out some larger batches for Herbal Box Monthly. For HBM is a monthly subscription service where I make it EASY for you to reap the benefits of herbs. Herbs can help us better handle stress, sleep more soundly, digest and assimilate our food better, and so much more. This respiratory tea and elderberry syrup will support my friend's babe who's been sick. I love being able to support community around me. Ill be sharing more about what's in upcoming boxes soon. Stay tuned :) #herbalgarden #herbalallies #plantmedicine #missoulamt #elderberrysyrup #plantsaremedicine

There are lots of ways to make money.  The training I’m sharing about here is one of the reasons I felt brave enough to step away from my full-time job in January.  Up until fairly recently, I believed working extremely hard and compromising was the only way to earn a decent living. As someone who cared about doing impactful work, I was OK accepting mediocre salaries in exchange for ‘a job that mattered.’  Yet, as I became more embodied, more connected to my deep, true vibrant self, I began to realize I wanted more than to sit at a desk all day. I wanted work that spoke to my deeper callings and curiosities. I wanted work that couldn’t easily be found listed on Indeed or Idealist as it was born within me.   I learned about crypto investing at exactly the right time—a time when I knew I was ready for a work transition in my life, yet completely unclear what that transition would look like.  Signing up for this program, was a huge step in realizing there are MANY ways to make money. It increased my confidence and peace of mind, helping me to leave my job and pursue my herbal studies.  Many of us feel constrained by money, tied to the limited raises we get from our W2 job, or stuck on the idea that we can ‘frugal’ our way to our dreams.  Currently, I'm deep in the throws of creating my herbal business. While crypto hasn't been a silver bullet, it has given me comfort to know I'm building financial foundations in different ways, while pursuing work that excites my soul. It's given me a sense of how much is possible, much that barely fit into my prior world-view. If you’re interested in learning more, you can register for the free webinar. And yes, I AM a proud affiliate for this program. In fact, if you join it you can be too for the next round of the course :) If you are considering and have questions you’re welcome to DM, though I suggest you watch the webinar and read the info you’ll receive first, as it will answer many :)  Here's the link to the free webinar though it'll be easier to click on from the story or bio. https://ls.krtra.com/t/4yQno7NH2VCp #cryptoinvesting #cryptobotomvesting #botinvesting #pursueyourdreams #womenentrepreneurs

Red clover. Trifolium pratence. Though their season is mostly past, you can still find one here and there on trails and in meadows. Did you know you can gently pluck out the petals and suck them? There's a flash of nectar that tastes like sweet summer. I'd forgotten until I picked one up and my hand did it naturally. Red clover is an alterative--it helps our our liver more effectively process and filter blood. It also supports our lymphatic system and is highly nutritive. My teacher, clinical herbalist and educator Elaine Shefd wrote, "red clover has virtually every trace mineral required by the endocrine glands, which are essential to reproduction." Red clover was the first plant I consciously used as medicine. At ~8 I harvested it in the field by my mom's house and we dried it for tea. Decades later red clover and I are re-acquainting and it feels so good. To make tea, you can simply dry the blossoms and pour hot water over them. Steep ~10 minutes. So simple. Do you have a story with a common weed, a tree, a flower you knew as a child? Is there a relationship it is time to resurrect? ✨💕🌿 If you're a busy person looking for an easy way to integrate medicinal plants into your life, I've got the solution for you. Link is in bio. #remembering #plantmedicine #herbalmedicine #herbalism #redclover #trifoliumpratense #medicinalherbs #medicinalweeds #plantmagic #womeninbusiness

Being in NY the past week was profoundly impactful. I had thought it would be the perfect setting to write to you about my business. To tell you in the home of my mother--a gifted healer, the stories behind my business name--3 Generations Wellness. Instead, I found myself going through a deep process and search. I rifled through every cabinet, closet and box of old paperwork. I read through marketing work my mom rocked in the 80s, old holiday letters she'd sent to her community, and painful '90s letters back and forth between my newly divorced parents. I found lyrical verses and stories my grandfather wrote me at age 1, 2 and 3, and his shame-filled admittance of financial struggles. I found a heartfelt note my father wrote to my mother on their 5th wedding anniversary. I read through cards from friends written 5 years ago when my mom died. If I read them at the time, I can't remember--it was a blur of shock, pain and disbelief. I looked in awe at my mom's vast book collection, pulling out volumes on herbs, cancer and family constellations to take along with me. For the first time, I walked around the land where I grew up and recognized plant allies. The land of my childhood transformed as I saw it with new eyes and meaning. I saw how plants had always been with me, had always been working their magic, whether I knew it or not. It seemed beautifully poignant that mugwort was the most prominent, growing abundantly along roads and trails wherever I looked. Mugwort is a medicine of communion with the dead, dreams, and of protection. It was long used to support the female reproductive system. It is the exact medicine I needed most, and it was abundant. I drank her as tea, I left her at my mother's grave, and tucked some in my bags to work with back in Missoula. Plants have a way of being there for us. Of showing up when we need them most. Yet, if we are unaware we can go a lifetime living in their midst and never connect with them or their healing potential. If you want an easy way to integrate herbs into your life, click the link in my bio and join Herbal Box Monthly. #herbalallies #mugwort #spiritualherbalism #womenentrepreneurs

Being in NY the past week was profoundly impactful. I had thought it would be the perfect setting to write to you about my business. To tell you in the home of my mother--a gifted healer, the stories behind my business name--3 Generations Wellness. Instead, I found myself going through a deep process and search. I rifled through every cabinet, closet and box of old paperwork. I read through marketing work my mom rocked in the 80s, old holiday letters she'd sent to her community, and painful '90s letters back and forth between my newly divorced parents. I found lyrical verses and stories my grandfather wrote me at age 1, 2 and 3, and his shame-filled admittance of financial struggles. I found a heartfelt note my father wrote to my mother on their 5th wedding anniversary. I read through cards from friends written 5 years ago when my mom died. If I read them at the time, I can't remember--it was a blur of shock, pain and disbelief. I looked in awe at my mom's vast book collection, pulling out volumes on herbs, cancer and family constellations to take along with me. For the first time, I walked around the land where I grew up and recognized plant allies. The land of my childhood transformed as I saw it with new eyes and meaning. I saw how plants had always been with me, had always been working their magic, whether I knew it or not. It seemed beautifully poignant that mugwort was the most prominent, growing abundantly along roads and trails wherever I looked. Mugwort is a medicine of communion with the dead, dreams, and of protection. It was long used to support the female reproductive system. It is the exact medicine I needed most, and it was abundant. I drank her as tea, I left her at my mother's grave, and tucked some in my bags to work with back in Missoula. Plants have a way of being there for us. Of showing up when we need them most. Yet, if we are unaware we can go a lifetime living in their midst and never connect with them or their healing potential. If you want an easy way to integrate herbs into your life, click the link in my bio and join Herbal Box Monthly. #herbalallies #mugwort #spiritualherbalism #womenentrepreneurs