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Bioregional Herbalism: Wildcrafting with Local Abundance
June 10, 2025What is bioregional herbalism? Bioregional herbalism is the practice of traditional medicine using the plants that are currently growing and readily available in our local environment. Much like how farmers often talk about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables that are in season, foraging herbs from wild plants around…
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Turmeric in Jamaica
June 9, 2025Turmeric, the beautiful yellow root native to India, serves as a primary staple in Asian curry dishes and has been commonly used around the world for both its flavorful and medicinal magic that warms our hearts and stomachs. Interestingly, this herb harnesses amazing health benefits for the cardiovascular and digestive…
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Minnie Evans: The Mystical World of a Visionary Painter
April 21, 2025Happy Ancestral Art Wednesday! This article is part of an ongoing series featuring an artist in the African diaspora and the significance of their work. These are artists who inspire us to love ourselves, expand our perception and think about the world in new ways. Today’s feature is about Minnie…