What role can herbs play in a big, scary, potentially deadly disease like cancer? If you’re faced with a cancer diagnosis, what can you do to take control of your journey and feel empowered? Just as important, what steps can you take to help prevent cancer in the first place?... read more →
Jun
09
Jun
09
It was my privilege to join the Modern Day Wisdom Keepers Podcast for a one hour interview. In this episode I provide advice on facing a cancer diagnosis, what herbs can offer, and the importance of patient centered medicine, and a collaborative approach when it comes to cancer care
May
04
Being a herbalist is so much muddy fun ! We recently harvested some fresh poke root to make tincture for the dispensary - I use this in patient formulas for boosting lymphocyte activity. It is a non-specific T cell stimulant that promotes antiviral and anticancer activity. Different practitioners have their... read more →
Apr
03
Chanchal was delighted to participate in this written interview about her journey as an herbalist, plants as teachers, the role of plants in oncology, and the future of herbal medicine. Thanks to Sarah Kirton at Mystic Mag for the opportunity and insightful questions!
Mar
18
Oh, nettles! Despised by the heedless, bare-ankled hiker, prized by the enthusiastic forager, and beloved by the herbalist, this plant is so much more than meets the eye, or the sting! The Ultimate Spring tonic The appearance of nettles on the forest floor is a sure sign that spring has... read more →
Mar
07
Join Chanchal in this 20-minute introduction to the art of infusions and decoctions for pleasure and healing. Optional: Download the notes and instructions below in PDF Format. "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." Hippocrates (460 - 370 BCE) Herbal teas are a perfect example of food/medicine... read more →
Sep
08
By BARB MARTOWSKI, guest writer and editor This past spring, I helped out in a garden centre for a few months and what an enjoyable time it was. One of the best things about the job was answering customer questions. Whether it was helping them select plants for certain zones... read more →
Aug
14
As a registered Botanical Garden, Innisfree is bound to a code of conduct that includes an agreement not to allow or encourage invasive plants. This entails a great deal of work for our garden crew who are regularly sweating hard to pull out thistles, brambles, and Scotch broom, the main... read more →