Weekly newsletter of Ancestral Herbiary
By Ifayomi Fasola
issues
Need the Inspiration to Start Your Herbal & Spiritual Journey? - Issue #50
I recently did this research and it really blew my mind how there are so many of us in the Black Community that don't feel comfortable advocating for our health or well-being, and I seek to change that. Because of this, I'm offering both our Rootwork 101 &…
Cayenne Pepper: Pain Relief Oil- Issue #48
In folk medicine, cayenne has been used for painful muscle spasms, frostbite, and as a gargle for hoarseness and sore throats. It also was used for preventing seasickness, heart disease, and stroke. In Ayurvedic medicine, cayenne is used for gout, arthritis, …
Shhhhh... There's a Secret Sale
This is a journey to building a spiritual practice that can be passed down generationally. This course will highlight some historical accounts of Rootwork in the Black Community, and how to begin implementing Rootwork in your own herbal & spiritual journe…
Honey Fruit-Flavored Lip Balm - Issue #47
This balm is rich and soothing for year-round use. For great taste that appeals to children, you can flavor this balm with synthetic oils such as apple, apricot, peach, or cherry. Essential oils such as anise, fennel, or vanilla also add flavor. Ingredients:*…
Understanding Herpes - Issue #46
When the symptoms arise, the you may feel sick and suffer from fever, headaches, and swollen lymph nodes, especially those located in the groin. Cold sores may even appear around the mouth. We need to begin by understanding what herpes is. It’s created by the…
Herbal Remedies for Acne - Issue #45
Acne is a skin condition characterized by inflammatory and noninflammatory skin lesions. Blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts are all different types of acne lesions.There are many causes of acne, including hormones, hygiene, diet, an…
Cleanse the Body: Urinary Tract Infections - Issue #44
As stated in The Essential Herbal for Natural Health by Holly Bellebuono, "When healthy, the kidneys regularly pump urine out of the body and expel metabolic waste. When they are unhealthy, you feel a burning sensation or pain during urination, swelling, sore…
Reading the Body: Emotional Implications on Skin Disorders - Issue #43
The skin is the largest organ in the body and the largest part of the integumentary system. The skin has three main layers:EpidermisDermisHypodermis