Herbal Supplements for Foundational Wellbeing | an herbalist's guide

Plus a full list for sourcing all of your herbs and herbal products needs

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Herbalism is the study and practice of the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants. Over 50,000 medicinal plants are used around the world. Around a quarter of prescribed medications are derived from medicinal plants. And 80% of the world's population depends mainly on traditional medicine (herbs and food) as a primary source of healthcare. (That is major!)

In the west, and in modern healthcare, herbalism is still commonly thought of as a way to treat symptoms—a natural treatment, but a reaction to an injury or imbalance nonetheless (rather than a lifestyle designed to prevent illness). Often we layer bandages over quick-fixes rather than seeking the cause of issues, which is the way to truly and most deeply heal.

Cultivating an intimate relationship between our bodies, minds, and spirits is essential for health (and, like, self-actualization). Without this, we can be very much at a loss in the world of wellness or when searching for a remedy for our ails. By learning to interpret and understand our symptoms and their causes, we can employ preventative medicine as a lifestyle. 

My method is always to understand causes as fully as possible and then to address those causes. Here’s how …