Comments on: The Elder Mother’s Pantry: A Bioregional Herbal Materia Medica for Influenza and Other Cold-Weather Ailments http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html Traditional Western Herbalism with Kiva Rose Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:31:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kiva Rose http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9705 Kiva Rose Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:34 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9705 We have Alnus oblongifolia, which is Arizona or Canyon Alder, so no, it's not the same as yours. However, as far as I know, all Alnus spp. can be used medicinally. Alnus can be emetic when used in large amounts fresh, but I dry my Alder before using and have never seen any problem whatsoever. You can read more about it at: http://animacenter.org/alder.html We have Alnus oblongifolia, which is Arizona or Canyon Alder, so no, it’s not the same as yours. However, as far as I know, all Alnus spp. can be used medicinally. Alnus can be emetic when used in large amounts fresh, but I dry my Alder before using and have never seen any problem whatsoever. You can read more about it at: http://animacenter.org/alder.html

]]> By: Dee http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9698 Dee Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:40:53 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9698 Thank you for your response. Also I was looking on the web for Alder and my hubby nearly smacked me in the head and told me to look out side. We live in British Columbia and it is all over the place. Is this the same Alder that you use, I think it's called Red Alder or something like that. Is there a certain kind and is it at all poisonous (hubby said it was) lol Thanks Thank you for your response. Also I was looking on the web for Alder and my hubby nearly smacked me in the head and told me to look out side. We live in British Columbia and it is all over the place. Is this the same Alder that you use, I think it’s called Red Alder or something like that.
Is there a certain kind and is it at all poisonous (hubby said it was) lol
Thanks

]]> By: Kiva Rose http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9697 Kiva Rose Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:27:34 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9697 Hi Dee, I often add enough Alder to the finished elixir to make up about 10% of the whole by volume. Or, you could just toss a big handful of bark into the jar while the elixir is brewing. I have used Alder for infants and small children, and moderate sized doses seem perfectly safe. Hi Dee, I often add enough Alder to the finished elixir to make up about 10% of the whole by volume. Or, you could just toss a big handful of bark into the jar while the elixir is brewing.

I have used Alder for infants and small children, and moderate sized doses seem perfectly safe.

]]> By: Dee http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9696 Dee Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:57:59 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9696 Hello Kiva:) I am very excited for your book also. You speak above of adding Alder to your Elder Mother Elixir. I think this is a great idea. How much should I add?? also is Alder safe for infants/children?? Thank you:) Hello Kiva:) I am very excited for your book also. You speak above of adding Alder to your Elder Mother Elixir. I think this is a great idea. How much should I add?? also is Alder safe for infants/children??
Thank you:)

]]> By: Kiva Rose http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9406 Kiva Rose Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:48:44 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9406 Hopefully sometime this winter... Thanks for reading! Hopefully sometime this winter… Thanks for reading!

]]> By: Herbal Heath http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9405 Herbal Heath Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:01:47 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9405 Many thanks for all your sharing. When can we expect your book? Many thanks for all your sharing.
When can we expect your book?

]]> By: Kiva Rose http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9248 Kiva Rose Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:25:19 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9248 Nope, not at all... but thankfully we have so many other wonderful plants here, I've never needed it :) Nope, not at all… but thankfully we have so many other wonderful plants here, I’ve never needed it :)

]]> By: Helena Wolkonowski http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9247 Helena Wolkonowski Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:10:56 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9247 Does Boneset grow in New Mexico area? Does Boneset grow in New Mexico area?

]]> By: Kiva Rose http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9245 Kiva Rose Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:17:32 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9245 Thank you, April, so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, April, so glad you enjoyed it!

]]> By: Kiva Rose http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9244 Kiva Rose Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:17:00 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9244 Well yes, Helena... but the focus of the post is ~bioregional~ herbs, which garlic is not. There's tons and tons more herbs that could be effectively used for cold and flu, but they may not grow here in NM. Well yes, Helena… but the focus of the post is ~bioregional~ herbs, which garlic is not. There’s tons and tons more herbs that could be effectively used for cold and flu, but they may not grow here in NM.

]]> By: Helena Wolkonowski http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9242 Helena Wolkonowski Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:43:34 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9242 Add some raw garlic also. Had a girl in class that also rubbed a clove on the bottom of her son's feet at night. Love the new design. Add some raw garlic also. Had a girl in class that also rubbed a clove on the bottom of her son’s feet at night.

Love the new design.

]]> By: April http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9240 April Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:53:08 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9240 Once again, another post to print out for rereading and refering to again and again. Thank you Kiva, for all the herbal inspiration that is quickly leading to a very full pantry of homemade herbal medicines. Once again, another post to print out for rereading and refering to again and again. Thank you Kiva, for all the herbal inspiration that is quickly leading to a very full pantry of homemade herbal medicines.

]]> By: AarTiana http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9207 AarTiana Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:18:39 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9207 Besides the fact that I LOVE your blog makeover, I love how this article includes nearly everything you need - and many of these plants are also up here in Montana too hehe! Thanks tons, you are awesome Kiva! Besides the fact that I LOVE your blog makeover, I love how this article includes nearly everything you need – and many of these plants are also up here in Montana too hehe! Thanks tons, you are awesome Kiva!

]]> By: leslie postin http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9203 leslie postin Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:10:47 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9203 kiva, i love the way you go into such wonderful in depth detail with your posts:) you are indeed a medicine woman of the highest caliber:) i am enjoying ALL you have to say about elder too:) you are such a generous person sharing with all of us all you have learned and in being so have continually encouraged me in my herbal journeys! big herbal and honey hugs and many, many thanks:) kiva, i love the way you go into such wonderful in depth detail with your posts:) you are indeed a medicine woman of the highest caliber:) i am enjoying ALL you have to say about elder too:) you are such a generous person sharing with all of us all you have learned and in being so have continually encouraged me in my herbal journeys! big herbal and honey hugs and many, many thanks:)

]]> By: Phoebe http://bearmedicineherbals.com/the-elder-mother%e2%80%99s-pantry-a-bioregional-herbal-materia-medica-for-influenza-and-other-cold-weather-ailments.html/comment-page-1#comment-9200 Phoebe Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:53:28 +0000 http://bearmedicineherbals.com/?p=767#comment-9200 I'll never, ever, get sick of hearing you go on and on about anything elder (or chokecherry, or vervain, or mullein, or cottonwood, or beebalm, or......)! : ) I’ll never, ever, get sick of hearing you go on and on about anything elder (or chokecherry, or vervain, or mullein, or cottonwood, or beebalm, or……)! : )

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