context and system can be more than the object itself
There are at least two more things I didn't mention in comparing the "herb" system and the "drug" system of using substances to bring about healing in bodies.
The two I have in mind both turn out to be relevant to today's specific example. These are:
money and tradition of use.
Written by Ela Harrison
on Sunday, 07 June 2015.
Posted in WholeHealth, Ecological, Herbs and Plants
plants and movement, feet and tails
Riddle me this: how can I write an herb post that fits in with the theme of moment/momentum?
When people talk about plant toxins, it's become somewhat a cliche to say "a plant can't run away from you, so it poisons you instead." Not much movement there, is the implication.
And riddle me this: when you think of silica, one of the first associations you might have is glass, which is about as brittle as it gets, but the mineral silica is essential to healthy skin, hair, and joints, all about flexibility.
Let's talk about horsetail.
Written by Ela Harrison
on Thursday, 26 March 2015.
Posted in Herbs and Plants