It occurs to me, as I unveil my new E- course- Shamana Flora- Introduction to Shamanic Herbalism- that some of you have been following me for a long time....that you might actually be wondering- what the heck does Shamana Flora mean anyway?? Its a name that got coined and attatched to me a few years … Continue reading What the Heck is Shamana Flora- and Giveaway of Two Spots to the Full Shamana Flora Course!
Author: Darcey Blue
Darcey Blue French is an herbalist & nutritionist, wildcrafter, gardener, food lover, Earth lover and wild woman. She has been using and learning from the plants, both wild and cultivated since childhood, and it is her deep love of the wild Earth and its creatures that fuels her passion for healing and teaching about plants, wilderness, spirit, nourishment and healing. She spends her time leading Edible and Medicinal Wild Plant walks, Plant Spirit Medicine groups, teaching herbal and nutritional classes and intensives both in person and online, creating nourishing and delicious meals, wildcrafting and making medicines from the plants, seeing clients and enjoying the wild places on the earth.
Darcey practices in the the Vitalist tradition of herbalism, which fosters the interconnection and nourishment of body, mind, and spirit. Through the use of nutrition, herbal formulas, flower essences, and connection with nature, she aims to support the vitality of all aspects of the human being.
Moving with Grace through the Winter Blues
Winter is a time of darkness, cold, retracted and withdrawn energy, often times grief, and even depression. I often get questions about how to treat SAD with herbal remedies- because so many of us are affected by the seasonal changes- the loss of the light, the restricted or lessened movement/outdoor activity, stressful holiday seasons which … Continue reading Moving with Grace through the Winter Blues
Connecting with Plant Medicines in 2014 begins with opening your heart…
It is still yet winter, but the spring comes early to the desert and the plants are already beginning to sprout green little tips out of the moist soil, and begin another cycle of growth- flowering, fruiting and seeding. I am so honored that in my journey over the years working with plants as medicines, … Continue reading Connecting with Plant Medicines in 2014 begins with opening your heart…
Fighting the Flu – from Paul Bergner
My teacher Paul Bergner made these awesome videos about herbs and vitamin D to help combat and prevent influenza. Have you seen them??? My general recommendations for flu prevention are: 5000-10000 i.u vit D daily during winter Take Elderberries, Astragalus, Reishi, Shitake Mushrooms every day- in teas, soups, elixirs, tinctures (capsules of mushroom extracts are … Continue reading Fighting the Flu – from Paul Bergner
Holding your Medicine Right Side up and Walking with Faith
Under a bright winter sun and blue bird sky, we walked on the frosty frozen earth, and felt the drips and drafts of a fresh winter snow falling off the pines and oaks over head. Yesterday I was given a beautiful opportunity to take a Peruvian elder and traditional Qero shaman into the mountains of … Continue reading Holding your Medicine Right Side up and Walking with Faith
SHAMANA FLORA 