“This is a story told to me by my elders”, stated teacher Kaye Tahwakeena: “Shaman says that within 30 miles of your birth place, that for every illness you would get there is a healing herb to aide you. The fight over land was not over control of the land, but for the healing herbs [...]
Kaye Tahwakeena, co-organizer of the Healing Drum Retreat, offered an overview on the healing properties of herbs and plants commonly found in our gardens. Many of these plants are overlooked or treated as weeds and nuisances, and are removed from our lives. We’ve lost touch with our history and knowledge of the healing and nutritional [...]
Lobelia is a well known container garden flower, but it’s history demonstrates that it is one of the most powerful healing herbs. Lobelia, known as Indian Tobacco, contains a nicotine like substance, and can be used by those seeking to “kick the habit”. Lobelia is known for as a potent relaxant, to the mind, body and spirit. It [...]