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 Enigmatic and enchanting, Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) beckons with its alluring purple blooms and distinctive aroma. Beyond its captivating appearance, this remarkable herb harbors a treasure trove of hidden virtues. In this enlightening monograph, we explore the many facets of Clary Sage, revealing its diverse properties and delving into its lesser-known benefits. Embrace the journey of discovering the wonders of this plant ally, as it reveals its secrets and delights your senses! ~Your friends at HWB Interested in a longer, clinically-based version of this monograph? Log into the Member Portal to access! This monograph was prepared by:
 HWB is happy to announce we have launched a new quarterly magazine, Without Borders. This magazine was created to give more valuable content, news, recipes, updates, and features to our members and community. Our first issue is packed full of recipes, book reviews, plant monographs, webinars, feature articles, and more. With content for nonmembers and links to members-only exclusives, there is something for everyone! To view the magazine at full size with all live links, click to view the PDF. If you would like a phone/mobile device compatible version, scan the barcode (but all of the links are not activated in that format).
Inside this issue:Our premiere issue contains so much great content (over 70 pages!):
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 | Connor Anastasia DentonConnor is involved in researching and compiling comprehensive and accurate monographs on various herbal plants. These serve as valuable resources for our members seeking knowledge about herbal medicine, and contribute to HWB's mission of promoting holistic wellness, healthcare justice, and herbal education. She is pursuing a Master’s of Science in Herbal Medicine, and strongly believes plants have the ability to teach us about where we come from, who we are, and who we want to be, but most importantly, they have the power to bring people together in times of need.Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. |
by Brittany Ducham, Rook Press, 2022
-Review by Jocelyn Perez Blanco
"Radical Remedies: An Herbalist's Guide to Empowered Self-Care" by Brittany Ducham is a wonderful book that takes readers on a journey through the world of herbal remedies. Ducham's passion for the content is clear, and her pages are chock full of knowledge that comes through in a comprehensive and intersectional way. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a holistic approach to their well-being by offering insight into the self and encouraging us to transform our relationship with our plant (and fungal!) allies.
From the very start, Ducham’s tone is warm and inviting, truly setting the stage for an engaging and accessible read. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced herbalist, her guidance ensures that you'll discover great value within these pages, which are peppered with recipes, herbal profiles, terminology, system dynamics, energetics, calls to action, and more!
Ducham ushers the reader into a place of self-reflection, emphasizing that one can empower themselves by acknowledging that they bear the responsibility for their own well-being, and that self-care is a necessary aspect of mental hygiene that should not be cast aside. However, the author does not simply share this truth, but also provides tools and strategies to travel down this path with the utmost encouragement.
Elana Gabrielle’s illustrations add an extra touch to this captivating read, depicting whimsical floral silhouettes and humans engaging with the plants around them, whether by creating herbal preparations or sharing a meal. These images weave in beautifully with Ducham’s advice to cultivate the awareness of our impact on the world around us.
As an environmental educator and herbalist myself, I was absolutely thrilled to see the stress on the need for sustainability and ethical practices when consuming herbs. Ducham even goes so far as to recommend various common “weeds” to forage that are naturalized species in North America. This book sets itself apart from other herbal guides I’ve come across, in that it not only provides important references and charts, but reminds the reader time and time again that these self-care practices must be put to use, or you won’t be able to serve those in your community in a healthy way. Herbalists know that burn-out is a very real thing, and we often offer the oxygen mask to our neighbor rather than taking a breath ourselves. By embracing this much more healing dynamic, we can grow in strength and ability as a healer.
"Radical Remedies" has become a welcomed addition to my herbal library, and I wholeheartedly invite you to consider it for yours!
#herbalistswithoutborders #mentalhealthawareness #radicalremedies #self-careforherbalists #brittanyducham #herbalismeducation #plantmedicine #cultivateyourself
 | Contributor: Jocelyn Perez BlancoJocelyn Perez Blanco is Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders, and Coordinator of the HWB NYC Queens Chapter. She is an herbalist and advocates for environmental awareness and ecosystem management through her company Herban Garden. |
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