Elves and fairies have long embraced the magic of the forest, living as they do under wild mushrooms and toadstools, on mulchy ground carpeted with spongy moss, near sparkling waterfalls and fresh mountain springs. In recent years, perhaps we humans haven’t quite appreciated that magic, or we wouldn’t abuse nature the way we do. But it seems […]
Author: Rona Berg
A Healing Garden
The top 20 medicinal plants and remedies, some known as “fairy herbs,” from 18th century Scotland Claire Fraser, one of the two main characters in Outlander (with her husband, Jamie Fraser), was a World War II combat nurse in England before she time-traveled back to 18th century Scotland. In an environment with few doctors and crude surgical options, […]
By The Light of The Moon
“The moon replenishes the earth; when she approaches it, she fills all bodies, while, when she recedes, she empties them.” —from Natural History by Pliny the Elder, first century Roman naturalist For centuries, men and women have farmed by the light of the moon, charting celestial cycles to pinpoint the best moment for the magic […]
Healing Minor Kitchen Burns
(Note: If a burn is severe, seek medical attention immediately.) I love to cook and, as a result, sometimes end up reaching for something too hot, too quickly, and I burn myself. That’s why I always keep a small bottle of lavender essential oil in the kitchen, near the stove. For a minor burn, apply […]