November is the time of year when fresh cranberries are readily available. This fruit, native to North America, is a member of the Heath family which connects it to our local Manzanita along with Uva Ursi and blueberry. It is also very high in antioxidants, specifically flavonoids, which makes this especially good for the Cardiovascular… Continue >>>
Category Archives: Recipes & Formulas
Mike’s Wood Stove Winter Root Dish
This is a dish, especially for winter, easily made on a wood stove or baked in a conventional oven Mike’s Winter Wood Stove Root Dish Use a cast iron fry pan, 12 inches in diameter. Get a variety of winter root veggies. There are many possibilities and I have used beets, garlic, carrots, ginger, onions,… Continue >>>
Yarrow in Herb Formulas
This page shares formulas using Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). These formulas are always meant to be used in context with a person making necessary lifestyle and diet changes. Classic Herb Triplet for Influenza FeversUse equal parts Yarrow, Elder Flower and PeppermintMake as a cup of hot tea and sip as hot as is comfortableCan be combined… Continue >>>
Herbal Formulas to Support the Digestive System
The following herb formulas are some of the blends that I have used with good success over the years. They are shared here in the hope you find them helpful also. 1. Catnip Leaf (Nepeta cataria) + Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)Use equal parts whole fennel seed and catnip leaf. I prefer to store the fennel… Continue >>>
How to Make Herbal Balls
Herbal Balls are a lesser known but very effective way to take herbs. The method allows for much creativity. It takes herbal medicine into the food realm and can be good for people who are resistant to taking bad tasting teas and tinctures. The basics are to mix a nut butter with either an oil… Continue >>>
Sources for Fresh Herbs or Fresh Plant Extracts
For the Community Herbalist, acquiring dried plants is a straightforward process in the current herb market. Dried herbs are widely and easily available from many retail stores and online distributors. Plants that are best processed and/or used fresh can be more challenging to find. In the modern world of everything being instantly available 24/7, the… Continue >>>
Variables in Determining the Strength of Herbal Pharmacy
A pot of tea is a pot of tea is a pot of tea… Well, not really. There are many variables that affect the strength and quality of herbal pharmacy, whether it is created in one’s home kitchen or in a larger industrial facility. Included below are the points emphasized and addressed during our 9 Month… Continue >>>
Solving Tincture Difficulties
The standard method of making a dry plant tincture is one part herb by weight to five parts menstruum by volume. An example is two ounces of licorice root in 10 fluid ounces of menstruum. The finished product is labelled 1:5. Most herbs can be tinctured this way. There are always exceptions and this article… Continue >>>
Record Keeping for the Community Herbalist
Record keeping is an important aspect of being an herbalist even though it may not be as enjoyable as spending a day in the canyons and meadows among the wildflowers. The chart included at the link below is a form I have used for many years. It includes all the pertinent information needed to keep… Continue >>>
Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
Many people struggle with food during the holiday season that runs from late November through early January. During this season, the issues that come up most often in my herb practice are: -The quality of food goes down -The quantity of food goes up -The ability of the digestive system goes down This article gives… Continue >>>
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2025 Rocky Mountain Field Study
This trip is an optional field study opportunity for students enrolled in the Family Herbalist Program. Other herbal friends may be joining us. Photos from previous trips can be seen on Facebook here. Students are responsible for food, lodging (camping, Air B&B, hotel) and transportation. The dates for the 2024 program are July 14-17. Day… Continue >>>
2025 Family Herbalist Program
Choosing the path of herbal medicine can be a life-changing event. It was for me in 1990 when I made the decision to begin studying and using herbal medicine as a primary form of personal healthcare. It was in the mid 1990s when I was accepted into the Clinical Herbalist program with Dr. Tieraona LowDog… Continue >>>
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Becoming a Clinical Herbalist
This program on these dates is currently full and registration is closed. If you would like to be part of the next session for this course, send an email with your contact info to mmasek@theforagerspath.com. How does an herbalist take all the information gathered from one’s own experience + readings, classes, workshops, conferences, round… Continue >>>
2025 Rocky Mountain Field Study
This trip is an optional field study opportunity for students enrolled in the Family Herbalist Program. Other herbal friends may be joining us. Photos from previous trips can be seen on Facebook here. Students are responsible for food, lodging (camping, Air B&B, hotel) and transportation. The dates for the 2024 program are July 14-17. Day… Continue >>>
2025 Family Herbalist Program
Choosing the path of herbal medicine can be a life-changing event. It was for me in 1990 when I made the decision to begin studying and using herbal medicine as a primary form of personal healthcare. It was in the mid 1990s when I was accepted into the Clinical Herbalist program with Dr. Tieraona LowDog… Continue >>>
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