HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit)

Goldenrod is a flowering plant commonly found in North America during the late summer. Despite its reputation for being a nuisance, it has many beneficial properties. Its leaves and flowers are used in teas and elixirs and have a wide range of health benefits. What else can this herb do? We'll explore all of this and more in this week’s episode. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video...

Echinacea is known for its effective treatment of respiratory conditions, healing a sore throat, and many immune-boosting benefits. Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy this herb and discover its ability to help with pain and inflammation. Its bright purple flowers bloom in mid-summer. What else can this herb do? We'll explore all of this and more in this week’s episode. Join Erin LaFaive for live...

In this episode, Erin explores different herbs that support the lungs. Herbs can alleviate symptoms of colds, allergies, and other lung concerns. Herbs can also be used in advance to support the whole system and as a preventative measure.  Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit).  This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesd...

This episode explores leaves and their functions from the perspective of herbalism and the Plant Priestess. Leaves serve many purposes; they are considered one of the organs of plants. Today, Erin examines them through the element of air. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit).  This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesda...

As a plant priestess synchronizing with nature is fundamental to the way we live and learn. Each element has its gifts and lessons to provide perspective into our lives. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast  HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit). This month is all about the element of air. This Video Podcast takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herb...

As a plant priestess synchronizing with nature is fundamental to the way we live and learn. Each element has its gifts and lessons to provide perspective into our lives. Join Erin LaFaive for live mini-lessons on the video podcast  HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit).  This month's focus is the element of Air. NEW TIME~ 6pm CST   Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircle...

Connecting with plants isn't necessarily about getting information from them-  about what to use them for trying to get them to communicate connect with us - it's also about establishing the relationship. Join Erin LaFaive to explore some of the answers in part 5 of the 5 part  series on Connecting with Plants. The live Video Podcast H.E.R.B.S. takes place every Tuesday in the Full Circle Herbals...

What does it feel like when we've connected with plants?  How does one know they connected with the plants? Join Erin LaFaive to explore some of the answers in part 4 of the 5 part  series on Connecting with Plants.

Even though plants don't have all the senses that humans have, they possess types of sensory capabilities we can connect with.  Join Erin LaFaive to explore some ways to connect with plants in part 3 of the five part series on Connecting with Plants.

It's easy for us to think about connecting with other beings that look somewhat similar to us and that communicate like we do. What if those beings don’t? Then how do we connect with them? Join Erin LaFaive to explore some ways to connect with plants. 

Modern society generally does not see plants as beings, nor does it acknowledge nature as a living entity.  This creates many problems for people, communities, and nature. Changing this dynamic has the capacity to shift our narrow perspective of how the world functions and how communities interact. First step to connecting with plants - AWARENESS - plants aren’t just a backdrop to the screenplay o...

In the herbal first aid series I’ve mentioned using herbal salves. This episode describes how to make herbal oil and salves using the cold or slow method. Learn some tips for using dried versus fresh herbs. The best part is learning from my mistakes. Yes, herbalists make them too! Mine was a molding herbal oil with fresh dandelion flowers. 

In this episode Erin shares when tinctures or herbal tea is best to use in a first aid situation. She provides some herbal product suggestions and considerations about when and who will prefer herbal tea or tincture.    Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals/   Website: www.fullcircleherbals.com  

Plantain leaf has many uses to help soothe the body. In this episode, Erin LaFaive, goes beyond the common use of plantain as a poultice for bee stings to add a few other first aid uses. This is part 2 of 4 in the herbal first aid mini series.

Yarrow leaf has many uses. Learn how to use it for fresh cuts and soothing wounds. Achillea millefolium   website: fullcircleherbals.com

Learn some tips on growing lavender in the home garden with Erin LaFaive, herbalist of Full Circle Herbals. 

In this episode I interview Fay Johnstone, author of Plants that Speak, Souls that Sing.  Fay is a Shamanic Herbalist and Reiki Master. We chat about ways to communicate with plants and how Erin binged the series “Outlander” during the Winter. Find out how Fay is “close” to something from “Outlander”.  Full Circle Herbal Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals/   Erin's Website: w...

In this episode Erin LaFaive shares some learning strategies and mindset hacks to maintain the momentum during your herbal learning journey.  Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals/   Website: www.fullcircleherbals.com  

Erin LaFaive shares some top advice she wishes she’d received when learning herbalism. This advice is a must learn for those starting herbalism or in the depths of herbal programs.  Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals/   Website: www.fullcircleherbals.com     

Burdock root (Articum lappa) is seen as a nuisance weed with it’s “sticky” seed heads getting velcroed to clothes and animal fur. Did you know it’s been used for herbal remedies for hundreds of years? Learn how to identify it, what it’s good for, and how to harvest it. Here’s a hint to what it could be used for - It could be renamed Burdock the Blood Booster.  Facebook page https://www.facebook.co...

Dr. Erin Moore shares her inspiring story about providing medical assistance to the people in a village called Karmidanda in north central Nepal. One of the goals was to create herbal remedies from the plants in the village and teach the people how to create more after Dr. Erin went home. Eventually, she and others created a nonprofit called ParticipAid a collaborative team of holistic thinkers &...

This episode is a conversation with Emily Morrison from Wise Women Witchery as she and Erin share their meanings of Priestess. Erin is a Plant Priestess and her mission is to bring back the sacred connection of plants back to humans. Emily’s mission is to teach tools associated with earth based spirituality with the intention of helping women Embrace Their Magic, Trust Themselves and Step into the...

Many people want to know what certain plants symbolize or what their spiritual uses are. I’ll share three tips about ways you can decipher the spiritual meaning of plants. A specific example is also provided as I explain the spiritual uses that can be drawn from the friendly dandelion. Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals/   Website: www.fullcircleherbals.com    

What does mugwort have to do with the moon? How can it be a soother of the stomach and a purgative at the same time? This podcast shares some herbal and magical tips about mugwort ( Artemisia vulgaris ).  Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleherbals/   Website: www.fullcircleherbals.com     

This episode provides three tips about increasing the power of your herbal tea. I'll address how to make a cup of tea to your liking, variations on just one cup, and other ways to help make herbal tea tasty. Find out what the difference is between a beverage tea and drinking tea for it's healing properties. Also, enjoy a bonus tip!