Here’s a fresh batch of handcrafted plantain ointment for the studio’s healing boutique, just in time for outdoor summer activities. Some may view this as a pesky summer weed but plantain (Plantago major) has a long list of medicinal uses! Some of its therapeutic actions include anti-inflammatory, analgesic, astringent, emollient, and wound healing…just to name a few! These actions make it a handy little first aid ointment for bug bites and stings and minor cuts and skin irritations. This little ointment fits perfectly into a pocket so you can take it with you on your adventures. A helpful healing plant tip: next time you get a but bite outside try picking a leaf of the plantain, crumple it a bit and then rub it on the affected area, (don’t forget to thank the plant 😉
Month: May 2016
The Gentle Healing Art of Reiki-Integrative Healing Arts Studio, West Reading
Many ancient cultures embraced the belief that life energy flows through the body, deeply affecting our entire being. Current research strongly suggests that energy does extend throughout and beyond the physical …
Summer Integrative Reiki Clinics Start in June
Integrative Reiki clinics are held periodically at the studio. The summer clinics will be starting in June. This is a clinic setting with multiple tables and people in a room …
Catnip~Not Just for the Kitties
My catnip plants are so big and lush this year! Catnip Nepeta cataria, belongs to the mint family and is commonly known as the herb that induces a state of …