Comments on: Spring In The Village: Common Weeds and Garden Escapees of Rural New Mexico http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html Traditional Western Herbalism with Kiva Rose Fri, 11 May 2012 17:26:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Gigi Forster http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-6421 Gigi Forster Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:54:49 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-6421 I wanted to say what a lovely photo of Kiva Rose and the wild ones :) You all took my breath away. Thank you for sharing that. And thank you Kiva Rose for your beautiful spirit that shines through your eyes and your work and your words. My hope is to some day visit all of you there, and receive some lessons about Sanctuary :) You are All very inspiring special folks, thank you for what you do and what you share. With Peace Love and Gratitude. Sincerely, Gigi I wanted to say what a lovely photo of Kiva Rose and the wild ones :)
You all took my breath away.
Thank you for sharing that.
And thank you Kiva Rose for your beautiful spirit that shines through your eyes and your work and your words.
My hope is to some day visit all of you there, and receive some lessons about Sanctuary :)
You are All very inspiring special folks, thank you for what you do and what you share.
With Peace Love and Gratitude.
Sincerely,
Gigi

]]> By: Kiva Rose http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5120 Kiva Rose Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:44:02 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5120 Possibly, Kristen... it kind of depends on what's going on overall. Certainly bitters tends to be a standard treatment for gallbladder sludge and sluggishness. Possibly, Kristen… it kind of depends on what’s going on overall. Certainly bitters tends to be a standard treatment for gallbladder sludge and sluggishness.

]]> By: Kristen http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5118 Kristen Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:15:37 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5118 Question on horehound. If it aids in the digestion of fats and proteins, might it be a good herb for someone with a sluggish gallbladder?? Question on horehound. If it aids in the digestion of fats and proteins, might it be a good herb for someone with a sluggish gallbladder??

]]> By: Jane-Singing Deer http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5111 Jane-Singing Deer Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:24:19 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5111 I love this post (seems I'm always writing that :-) !). I love that your village is saving plants just for you to harvest, and that folks are proud of that, and that unexpected folks are trying out recipes, remedies ... That is so cool. Our family will be moving from rural N. E. Oregon to the San Francisco Bay Area peninsula -- to live again in the casita mis abuelitos had built in 1936. I feel I have good work ahead of me in caretaking and sharing my dandelions and other garden allies in the midst of a mow-and-blow neighborhood. An old hawthorn still pours forth abundant blossom and berries in the back yard, and as I recall there is quite a patch of Vinca. I had no clue about herbs back when we lived there 12 years ago! The idea of Vinca being medicinal is new to me. I'll be sure to learn all about her! Anyway, I have in mind going to the folks I know and begging them not to spray this or that plenty with chemicals, and asking if I can harvest this or that for remedies and food, and of course, sharing the bounty back. My parents down there have a ginko tree .... This is the time of year my daughters and I have enjoyed making Dandelion fritters. Alas, we have very few dandelions in our lawn, thanks to the zealous lawncare the previous owner of this place engaged in! Perhaps in our neighbors' yards? Cheers, Jane I love this post (seems I’m always writing that :-) !). I love that your village is saving plants just for you to harvest, and that folks are proud of that, and that unexpected folks are trying out recipes, remedies … That is so cool. Our family will be moving from rural N. E. Oregon to the San Francisco Bay Area peninsula — to live again in the casita mis abuelitos had built in 1936. I feel I have good work ahead of me in caretaking and sharing my dandelions and other garden allies in the midst of a mow-and-blow neighborhood. An old hawthorn still pours forth abundant blossom and berries in the back yard, and as I recall there is quite a patch of Vinca. I had no clue about herbs back when we lived there 12 years ago! The idea of Vinca being medicinal is new to me. I’ll be sure to learn all about her!

Anyway, I have in mind going to the folks I know and begging them not to spray this or that plenty with chemicals, and asking if I can harvest this or that for remedies and food, and of course, sharing the bounty back. My parents down there have a ginko tree ….

This is the time of year my daughters and I have enjoyed making Dandelion fritters. Alas, we have very few dandelions in our lawn, thanks to the zealous lawncare the previous owner of this place engaged in! Perhaps in our neighbors’ yards?

Cheers,
Jane

]]> By: Terry http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5107 Terry Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:27:36 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5107 Oh the Dandelion greens are so tasty right now! Last year we discovered Dandelions growing in a field of Pumice in Oregon's High Desert which led me to wonder about the medicinal quality of their roots since soil and growing conditions do have an effect on potency.... Any thoughts? Oh the Dandelion greens are so tasty right now! Last year we discovered Dandelions growing in a field of Pumice in Oregon’s High Desert which led me to wonder about the medicinal quality of their roots since soil and growing conditions do have an effect on potency…. Any thoughts?

]]> By: Renee http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5102 Renee Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:47:50 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5102 Thanks Kiva for the info on the Dandelion! I love the way they look dotting the yards all over around here. I don't really care for solid green yard, I prefer the diversity ^_^ Anyway I heard Dandelion had a herbal use but I wasn't sure as to what it was. Good to know that it's used for high blood pressure (as that runs in my family). Thanks Kiva for the info on the Dandelion! I love the way they look dotting the yards all over around here. I don’t really care for solid green yard, I prefer the diversity ^_^ Anyway I heard Dandelion had a herbal use but I wasn’t sure as to what it was. Good to know that it’s used for high blood pressure (as that runs in my family).

]]> By: Kiva Rose http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5096 Kiva Rose Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:58:35 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5096 Thanks for reading, all of you! Jamie, I'm glad you like he Horehound.... even though I'm very fond of many bitter tasting herbs like Wild Mugwort and even our super bitter Wild Skullcap, the Horehound makes me cringe every time. I don't mind the candy or syrup when it's had a ton of sugar added to it, but plain, ach. Emma, yes, just eating the leaves can effect your blood pressure (partially by being a strong diuretic that makes you pee and pee which can definitely bring down blood pressure). It depends on the person though as to which part of the plant will be best. ~Kiva Thanks for reading, all of you! Jamie, I’m glad you like he Horehound…. even though I’m very fond of many bitter tasting herbs like Wild Mugwort and even our super bitter Wild Skullcap, the Horehound makes me cringe every time. I don’t mind the candy or syrup when it’s had a ton of sugar added to it, but plain, ach.

Emma, yes, just eating the leaves can effect your blood pressure (partially by being a strong diuretic that makes you pee and pee which can definitely bring down blood pressure). It depends on the person though as to which part of the plant will be best.
~Kiva

]]> By: Emma http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5095 Emma Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:29:49 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5095 I really liked this post. Are the dandelion leaves the part that is good for high blood pressure? Just eating them raw? I really liked this post.

Are the dandelion leaves the part that is good for high blood pressure? Just eating them raw?

]]> By: Jamie http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5094 Jamie Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:17:47 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5094 What a lovely post. I love the idea that you are including the whole community with no prejudice. I've never used fresh horehound. I've made vinegars and tinctures and I think the horehound tincture is about the best tasting I've tried. They also make candy from horehound, to me it has a delightful flavor. This year I'll try the greens. Thank you. What a lovely post. I love the idea that you are including the whole community with no prejudice. I’ve never used fresh horehound. I’ve made vinegars and tinctures and I think the horehound tincture is about the best tasting I’ve tried. They also make candy from horehound, to me it has a delightful flavor. This year I’ll try the greens. Thank you.

]]> By: April http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5093 April Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:06:22 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5093 I recently found your site and LOVE it. So good to read about others' adventures with the green nation. I've been enjoying the nettles as well and writing about them on my blog. Peace and light on the journey! I recently found your site and LOVE it. So good to read about others’ adventures with the green nation. I’ve been enjoying the nettles as well and writing about them on my blog.

Peace and light on the journey!

]]> By: April http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5090 April Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:06:40 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5090 You are making homesick for the desert!!! You are making homesick for the desert!!!

]]> By: Kelly http://bearmedicineherbals.com/spring-in-the-village-common-weeds-and-garden-escapees-of-rural-new-mexico.html/comment-page-1#comment-5089 Kelly Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:04:10 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=628#comment-5089 Thank you for this information. I just signed up with Angie for her online herbal, and am strongly considering--based on how well I do with this commitment--one of the distance courses through Anima, too. I've watched (online!!) how your center has grown over the past two years and am so in admiration and thankfullness for the work you all are doing. This post raised really important, subtle points I believe--one's with which I am quite consumed these days. This would be sustainabliity as a class/cultural/ethical inheritance. The right of justice, thus equality of wellness and resources, and most of information, to all. I am at an odd, odd place of change in my life that truly is calling me to walk the bridging of these various changing paradigms, as you clearly are too. Thanks for sharing the details of the locals and your lifescape out there, in addition to the great green mama info!! Wellness and joy, and peace to you. Thank you for this information. I just signed up with Angie for her online herbal, and am strongly considering–based on how well I do with this commitment–one of the distance courses through Anima, too. I’ve watched (online!!) how your center has grown over the past two years and am so in admiration and thankfullness for the work you all are doing. This post raised really important, subtle points I believe–one’s with which I am quite consumed these days. This would be sustainabliity as a class/cultural/ethical inheritance. The right of justice, thus equality of wellness and resources, and most of information, to all. I am at an odd, odd place of change in my life that truly is calling me to walk the bridging of these various changing paradigms, as you clearly are too. Thanks for sharing the details of the locals and your lifescape out there, in addition to the great green mama info!! Wellness and joy, and peace to you.

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