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Understanding the Roots of Oppression in Health Care

By JJ Bloomfield on May 2, 2019   /   Blog, News  

Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine has invited Olatokunboh Obasi, an African herbalist living in Puerto Rico, to teach in Asheville in early June. Olatokunboh offers a unique perspective often lacking in many herbal programs – an indigenous voice speaking to the parallels of colonialism of land

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Our Holistic herbalism students spent the day at the Veterans Healing Farm the other week with beloved teacher Rebecca Van @aurum.apotheca  We walked the land, connected with the plants, and learned through hands-on experience. Deep gratitude to Rebecca and the farm for sharing space, knowledge, and heart. 🙏⠀
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Secure your place and snag the early bird discount Secure your place and snag the early bird discount! 🐦⠀
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Angelica (Angelica archangelica) - A bitter, aroma Angelica (Angelica archangelica) - A bitter, aromatic herb traditionally used to support digestion, circulation, and respiratory health. Angelica stimulates appetite, eases bloating and colic, and acts as an expectorant for clearing lung congestion. It’s especially helpful during seasonal transitions (like now!) when the body needs grounding and immune support.
The equinox marks the tipping point from light to The equinox marks the tipping point from light to dark — a time when nature begins to slow down, and we’re invited to do the same.This tea helps the nervous system ease into this shift. This is a resilient blend, honoring that balance by supporting both calm and strength.Happy Autumnal Equinox everyone🍵🌿
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Had an amazing time at the International Herb Symp Had an amazing time at the International Herb Symposium last weekend!! Taught a class on “Mutual aid & Disaster Herbalism” based on my clinic work after Hurricane Helene and other clinic work.Here’s a few memories but didn’t take photos most of the time!
1) L-R: CoreyPine Shane, Ibsy Linder, new owner of the Herbiary stores, Nathan Wright, Anishinaabe herbalist, and herbalist and author Sajah Popham
2) CoreyPine and herbalist Robin Rose Bennett
3) Rosemary Gladstar speaking at the closing ceremony
4) Herbal students hanging between classes on the steps of Memorial Hall, Cincinnati
Our 2025 Essentials of Herbalism students in actio Our 2025 Essentials of Herbalism students in action! ⠀
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Did you know that applications are now being accepted for our 2026 programs? Join a lineage of herbalists trained in the heart of Appalachia and apply today! ⠀
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You’re ready to take your health into your own h You’re ready to take your health into your own hands – with the wisdom of the plants as your guide. You’ve sifted through the overwhelming amount of information online and built a fat stack of books. But you’re still craving something deeper.Maybe it’s a life closer to the wild.Maybe it’s the skills to support your loved ones with herbal medicine.What you really want is guidance. Mentorship. A clear path.We have a hands-on program that shows you how to find, prepare, and use the plants around you. You want to learn from a wide, holistic lens – scientific, traditional, clinical, and maybe even a little spiritual. And now you’ve found us.If you’ve been waiting for a sign—this is it. Apply now. Step into the medicine.Follow the link in our bio or go to www.blueridgeschool.orgApplications for our 2026 Programs open TODAY.
🌸 Throwback to July, when our students had the 🌸 Throwback to July, when our students had the opportunity to learn from Anna Claire Lotti with @dancingsagewellness . One student described the class as “enlightening,” and we couldn’t agree more.⠀
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We were lucky to have a sunny day as one of the things Anna Claire taught the group was how to make Rose of Sharon flower essence. 🌸⠀
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Applications for our 2026 Programs open this MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15th. Spots are limited and filled in the order applications are received. Follow the link in our bio or go to www.blueridgeschool.org for more information.
As summer fades, native passionflower (Passiflora As summer fades, native passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) reaches peak maturity across the Southeastern U.S. This plant is known for its intricate purple-and-white blooms that typically appear from midsummer to early fall and last only a day. The aerial parts—leaves, stems, and flowers—are traditionally harvested for their calming properties, often used in teas, tinctures, and extracts to support sleep, reduce anxiety, and ease nervous tension.⠀
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Pine's Herbals has a potent passionflower single tincture, and we use this plant in our sleep ease formula. 💤⠀
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Exciting news! I’ll be teaching in Nashville, Se Exciting news! I’ll be teaching in Nashville, Sept 27–28 🌿🍵🍄Our focus: Food as Medicine—with a special dive into herbs for resilience (adaptogens like Tulsi, Ashwagandha, and Reishi).I’ll share simple, delicious ways to bring these herbs into daily life—think herbal sodas, mushroom coffee, elixirs, adaptogen treats, syrups, smoothies, broth + more. ✨Come learn, taste, and recharge with me!Tickets available at www.tnahg.com/events
🌿 Beginning Monday, September 15th, we’re ope 🌿 Beginning Monday, September 15th, we’re opening applications for our 2026 Holistic Herbalism and Essential Herbalism Programs! Enrollment is first come, first served—so if you feel the plants calling, now’s the time to answer.Visit www.blueridgeschool.org or follow the link in our bio to learn more and begin your journey. 📗
Let's play a game...name this herb👇👇Hint: Let's play a game...name this herb👇👇Hint: The smell of this plant is instantly uplifting. It smells like clarity—like fresh starts.
At the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, we go At the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine, we go beyond the classroom. Students get hands-on with herbal medicine making, rooted in the scientific method. Learning these practical skills is a powerful gift. And the world needs more skilled herbalists.Follow the link in our bio or go to www.blueridgeschool.org to learn more about the several programs we offer. Applications for our 2026 programs open next month in September. Enrollment is first come, first served, so if you feel called to join, we recommend signing up early.
When you nail the shot - This bee knew how to work When you nail the shot - This bee knew how to work the frame. 🐝
At Wintergreen Falls, the plants do the teaching. At Wintergreen Falls, the plants do the teaching. One of the most beloved parts of our in-person programs is getting out into nature—learning directly from the plants, not through a screen but through your senses. These immersive, hands-on experiences are what make our herbalism programs truly unforgettable.Starting next month, registration opens for our 2026 Holistic Herbalism and Essentials of Herbalism programs. Enrollment is first come, first served, so if you feel called to join, we recommend signing up early.Want a heads-up before applications go live? Fill out the notification form on our website and we’ll let you know one week before public registration opens. Visit www.blueridgeschool.org to learn more. 📗
⠀ What did you all do with your serviceberries ( ⠀
What did you all do with your serviceberries (Amelanchier) this year? 👇⠀
I found lots of chanterelle mushrooms at the South I found lots of chanterelle mushrooms at the Southeast Permaculture Gathering!! 💛
Maceration vs. Percolation: Most herbalists know m Maceration vs. Percolation: Most herbalists know maceration—it’s simple, familiar, and reliable. But percolation? That’s where technique meets precision.I wrote a blog post available on pinesherbals.com - breaking down the difference and explaining why the method you choose can change the strength, speed, and completeness of your tincture. This is a good, easy read for those wanting to understand more on either process. 🌿
Remember all of those plants our Holistic Herbalis Remember all of those plants our Holistic Herbalism students harvested @kestrelherbsthe other week? Here's what they got to do with these medicinal herbs and flowers. 🌿📗⚖️For those who want to be self-sufficient for their health, a community healer, or have a public practice as an herbalist - follow the link in our bio to see the many programs we offer.
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