Darkness into Light

This is my favorite time of year.  Not only does fall bring amazing colors in the landscape, but apple cider, squash pies, crisp air, and fall festivals.  My favorite festival of the year is the lesser known one of Samhain, which occurs on November 1st. This is a Celtic born holiday.  Samhain is a Gaelic …

A short Homeopathic Proving for Heracleum mantegazzianum

A short Homeopathic Proving for Heracleum mantegazzianum a.k.a Giant Hogweed by Armand J. Crolli, NC © 2013, Armand J Crolli   The whole herb was wild-crafted and washed. Samples of the fresh root, stem, leaves, flower and seeds were weighed and used in the making of the tincture. The diluent was a 40% alcohol solution …

Body of Knowledge

I had an epiphany the other day.  I realized I knew me more than I thought. Someone asked how Oriental medicine worked.  I began talking about my own experience with the modality. I have received Oriental medicine since 2009.  I originally came to this path because of numbness in my hands and feet.   That …