Since the dawn of humanity, we have relied on plants for our food, our medicine, our clothing and our shelter. The accumulated folk wisdom in almost every tradition is intimately interwoven both with its medical practices and its religious practices. Plants are universally part of ceremonies and rituals, as they are known to carry profound healing energy in addition to their pharmacological properties. Most of the world, through human history has healed with plants, and continue to do so today. One might say we’ve been involved in a vast “clinical trial” for millennia with a multitude of species of medicinal plants. Herbalism provides both preventative care to keep us well and treatments that target the root cause of disease. Working with our plant allies keeps us connected to the Earth and to the wonderment of nature.
Pictured here is “The Queen of Herbs” also known as Tulsi or Holy Basil-revered for its broad-spectrum healing properties, and as a tonic for mind-body-spirt. Tulsi helps us adapt to environmental, physical and emotional stress. Just the fragrance alone is so soothing!