Sky House Herbs

Overwhelm is inevitable, but in the Spring, it is a certainty. Why is this? What causes feelings of overwhelm and anxiety to be more prevalent in the Spring? In this video, clinical herbalist Ashley Elenbaas shares her ideas, drawing from the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to explain why we are more susceptible to anger and overwhelm this time of year. She also shares three herbs to co...

Iris or Blue Flag is a native North American plant of great medicinal and environmental value. It works on the earth's waters to cleanse and purify them, and it does the same in the body. In this video, we will explore the many uses of Blue Flag or Iris for headaches, stagnation, blood sugar dysregulation, creative funks, and as a helper for Spring cleaning and creative flow! RESOURCES "T...

Join Ashley as she dives deep into the life lessons, stories, and wisdom of her 93-year-old grandmother, Virginia Milun. In this touching and enlightening episode, we explore Virginia's rich Sicilian heritage, her profound connection with spirituality, and her views on life, loss, and love. From her insightful thoughts on dealing with grief and anger to her intimate prayer routine and reflecti...

The subjects of weight and health are on the minds of many these days. In this video, Ashley shares her thoughts and ideas about health, weight, body size, and happiness based on her 15 years of clinical experience and her own past struggles with anorexia, bulimia, and dieting. The herbs that Ashley recommends may surprise you, but her overall approach to this delicate and important subject mirror...

Today, Mason Hutchinson of HerbRally joins us to discuss his journey from a shy kid to a networking superstar of the herbal world. Mason shares how he slowly came into his work as the Events & Outreach Strategist at Mountain Rose Herbs and took a leap of faith to create the herbal event hub, HerbRally. Mason shares the topics prevalent in the herbal "zeitgeist" and how he thinks peop...

Today, I answer a question from one of our loyal listeners: How many herbs is it okay to take at once? This is a great question and one I hear a lot. In this video, I will share my rationale for taking herbs, which herbs are safe to take long-term, and which herbs are better to take as needed. We will talk about adaptogens, nervines, hormone modulators, and helpful herbs for sleep. If you have a q...

Lately, people have been asking me about my favorite things to grow in my garden. Here is a list of my top herbs that are easy to grow in most regions. In this video, I will share tips for growing these plants and the reasons why they make a great addition to most yards, window ledges, and green spaces. Here is the list for easy reference: Flower Cutting Garden - Try Zinnias, Daisies, Echinacea, a...

Negativity can create downward spirals in our lives. We can get fixated on what is going wrong, leading us into patterns that end up causing more pain. In this video, I will share my perspective on negativity, what it is, how we can look at it, and ways we can shift the pattern of negativity by using the four Greek elements: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. By understanding the four elements, we can s...

The medicine of Rose is ancient. Rose heals on many levels, from the physical to the emotional and the spiritual. From its historical use in the Language of Flowers as a symbol of Love to its efficacious medicine employed in fevers and inflammation, Rose has long enjoyed a place in medicine. In this video, we will explore the history of Rose, its medicine for the heart, how it aids in grief and an...

Microdosing psilocybin mushrooms has become increasingly popular and a safe way to help people cope with mood disorders and increase neuroplasticity of the brain. In this video, registered clinical herbalist Ashley Elenbaas, MSc., RH(AHG), will share her own experience of microdosing psilocybin mushrooms and the dosing strategy she employed to work with these powerful mushroom medicines safely. Pl...

As the world continues to change and our consciousness evolves, we can look to other cultures to help us better understand the larger picture. In this episode, we will look at the medicine of Australian mint, North American Bee Balm, and Echinacea and ways we can explore our collective consciousness, create ripples of change in ourselves and each other, and draw to the underworld as Pluto makes it...

As we age, our brain changes. For many, this means deterioration, but it doesn't have to. We can always optimize our brain function, and this can start at any age. In this video, Ashley shares the latest research and findings from the National Institute on Aging related to cognitive health and optimizing how our brain works. She discusses the role of specific mushrooms, including microdosing e...

Many of us have experienced difficulty sleeping. Whether it is acute or chronic insomnia, any lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on our mood, well-being, energy, and mental health. In this video, I explore the topic of sleep and look at four herbs that can be helpful: Poppy, Skullcap, Chamomile, and Hops. Along with tips for creating a supportive sleep environment, you will identify which...

Today, we cozy up with a cup of tea and reflect on the gifts and challenges of 2023 and ideas and inspirations for the year ahead. Using the Flower Speaks Tarot Deck, we pull cards to explore the Spiritual, Mental, and Physical themes we expect to see in 2024. The cards illuminate our needs and provide insights into how we can achieve them. My daughter Summer pops in to pull the Herb of the Year c...

In today's episode, I am a guest on my husband's channel, Nightlight Astrology, to talk about the three largest moon cycles of 2024 and three herbs that you can use with these cycles for added benefit. This episode showcases the types of things you will learn in our 2024 Roots & Spheres course, which is available now for $150 OFF through our Kickstarter. To learn more about Roots &...

2024 Kickstarter Campaign - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nightlightastrology/nightlight-daily-horoscopes-2024 If you struggle or are challenged by social gatherings or drinking around the holidays, this video is for you. Whether you are troubled by your own drinking or other people's drinking, there are strategies that can help you find more ease and peace. In this video, I discuss the...

Kids can engage in the practice and art of herbal medicine in so many ways. In today's episode, I am joined by my 5-year-old daughter, Summer Elenbaas, to talk about plant medicines and some of Summer's favorite ways to use herbs. Summer shares how she uses "Spirit Sprays," the herbs she likes to add to her tea blends, herbal scavenger hunts, and more! Summer is a natural little...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of my husband and my Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for our free online content and respective schools. Our work continues to do to your support! So, thank you for supporting my work and my channel. Learn more about our rewards and become a backer today: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nightlightastrology/nightlight-daily-horoscopes-2024 Milky Oats, o...

How do we bring herbalism to the streets? In this conversation with the Seed Sistas, Fiona and Kaz, we discuss their journey into community herbalism and the plants that inspire their work in the UK. From dosing parties with herbs to starting community herb gardens, these two women are changing the world around them and inspiring all generations to love plants. We will also talk about their latest...

While many herbalists rely on alcohol-based tinctures for supporting health and wellness, these are not the only options for taking plant medicine. In this video, we will discuss what a tincture is, why they are often used, and some excellent alternatives for people who want an alcohol-free herbal experience. We will also cover the benefits of brewing herbal teas, using herbal glycerites, and even...

What herb can help us with congestion, allergies, and even relationship imbalances? Goldenrod, or Solidago canadensis, is a wonderful herb that is readily available throughout North America and Europe as a tea and a tincture. Goldenrod is antiallergic, expectorant, diuretic, antifungal, carminative, and so much more. In this video, we will explore the energetics of Goldenrod and its historical use...

In today's episode, guest herbalist and teacher Jesse Wolf Hardin steps in to explore a listener's question, "How do I heal my father wounds?" The conversation weaves in the exploration of masculinity, male roles, and how our father wounds can actually empower us in how we find our purpose in the world. Ashley offers herbal ideas of support and Jesse offers powerful poetic refram...

In this episode, I am joined by friend and licensed therapist Sarah Rossington to talk about body image disorders, disordered eating, and ways we can love up our bodies as we head into the holiday season. Sarah offers some great exercises, tips, and strategies for connecting with our inner muse and shares her own personal experience parenting a teenage daughter through her own challenges with diso...

In this new series, Ashley answers your questions about health, wellness, herbal medicine, and more! Today's episode comes from a listener interested in knowing if Skullcap would be helpful for the anxiety he experiences while driving. Ashley answers this question and offers a few additional herbs to consider. As a bonus, Ashley pulled two tarot cards from her Flowers Speaks oracle deck to hel...

There are many times when an herbal formula is a great way to address health or wellness goals. However, there are downsides. In this episode, we will look at four reasons why working with a single plant is advantageous. You will also get to meet my two dogs after the neighbor's leaf blower riles them up! Read below for more references on working with single plant extracts and our next Roots a...