There is medicine in every season. The teaching of winter is one of slowing down, contemplation, and taking stock of what is. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is associated with
Elderberry Oxymel 5-minute, no-cook recipe Looking for elderberry syrup? Go here. An oxymel is a mixture of herbs soaked in a combination of honey and vinegar. This is a great alternative for adults or children who want to avoid alcohol and use less honey or sweetener than a traditional syrup. The added benefit of preparing…
I remember the day I met the Elder tree (Sambucus nigra) like it was yesterday. I was twelve years old, and it was the first summer at my grandparents new home in rural Ontario. My grandfather called me out to the backyard to meet him near the bayou of the lake. There, growing elegantly amidst…
Here, in the depths of December after a fresh snowfall, the Holly Tree calls from outside my bedroom window. I’m preparing my alter for Solstice tomorrow, I’ll be hosting a ritual for 50 people. But first, tonight, a solo cermony for myself to ready my soul for the turning of the Wheel. Candle light fills…
