2025 is easily becoming one of those years astrologers and herbalists will reflect on for a long time to come. It feels like every iteration of the moon and movement of the stars and planets, brings so much out of human beings and is felt in every fiber of our being. Add on, a personContinue reading “Under the Pink Full Moon”
Tag Archives: black herbalists
Announcement Day!
I am thoroughly thrilled to share something I have been working hard on for a good while now: Glimmers. Glimmers are in-person healing sessions that will be hosted at Persimmon Herb School (my herbal alma mater 🌿), where survivors can gather together to learn about how plants can be incorporated into our daily lives asContinue reading “Announcement Day!”
Herbalism is resistance
The same way self-care is an act of resistance; knowing plants and remembering the old ways of healing is, too. When you descend from a line of people who were refused a formal education: either to suppress knowledge or to be sold the myth that they weren’t colonized, but merely made a Protectorate (Uganda inContinue reading “Herbalism is resistance”
Waxing Moon
It’s nearly been two weeks since the new moon and hopefully you’ve been able to show your seeds some love and attention (keeping them well hydrated with plenty of light). Although the tiny little green buds may not have broken the surface yet, the moon has still been doing its bit in helping your plantsContinue reading “Waxing Moon”
Teas
Perhaps you already know this, but one of the easiest ways of getting herbal remedies into the body is through a good cup of tea. I’ll admit that being British, my love of tea likely knows no bounds, but my awe has only grown since coming to learn more about our wonderful plant allies. AndContinue reading “Teas”
Nourished
I think my feet have only just settled back onto the ground after the most sacred of weekends. I got to spend my time with black indigenous and people of color herbalists: covering a number of topics from ‘transformation through the shadows’ to ‘herbs that set you free’. Our last day (Sunday) made space forContinue reading “Nourished”
Kinfolk
Today I woke up to the happiest news. I was selected to be sponsored to attend the most prized conference for black herbalists, hosted by none other than: Empress Karen Rose. She’s on Instagram sharing her well earned wisdom to better our lives and enrich the community, but you should also check out her beautifulContinue reading “Kinfolk”
Olea Apothecary 