The phases of the moon are intertwined with folklore, ritual and tradition. In the world of herbalism, creating altars, setting out vessels of water to charge under the full moon and medicine making are just… [read more]
Agliada, a dish for good health and longevity
In a self-sustainable community where people have to deal with illness with whatever they have available by foraging or producing themselves, prevention is the best mean for health and longevity. Prevention of illness and… [read more]
Kanelada, a delicious warming drink!
Kanelada is a traditional Greek warming drink. The main ingredient is cinnamon or kanela in greek. A cup of warm kanelada is delicious and boosts our energy and health during the winter months. Cinnamon has… [read more]
Home Remedies for Cold and Flu in Traditional Rural Corfu
Traditionally the persons who took care of everyone’s colds and flus were mothers and grandmothers. All women shared the knowledge of certain techniques that could help during illness and a number of herbs they could… [read more]
Herbal Allies for the Holiday Season
The holiday season. One of my favourite times of the year. The house smells like pine and cinnamon. The kids are making snowmen. The short, dark days brightened by cheerful Christmas lights. I love it… [read more]
Healing in Circles: Passionflower & the Mandala
When it comes to medicine in the industrialized world, we want results. We want a diagnosis and a cure as fast as possible with quick results. But couldn’t we work in other ways? Aren’t some… [read more]
