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Northeast School of Botanical Medicine Northeast School of Botanical Medicine
  • Northeast School of Botanical Medicine
    • Overview of Programs
    • Becoming a Student
    • Application Form
    • Class Descriptions
    • Community Herbalism Intensive
    • Weekend Herbalism Program
    • Herbal Apprenticeship Program
    • Field Trips
    • Guest Teachers
Northeast School of Botanical Medicine Northeast School of Botanical Medicine
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  • 7Song
    • About 7Song
    • Ithaca Free Clinic
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  • Resources
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    • Videos
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Plants/Materia Medica

Skullcap as a First Aid Plant

Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)

Harvesting Willow Bark (Salix spp)

Calamus (Acorus calamus)

Chaparro amargosa (Castela emoryi)

Silk tassel (Garrya flavescens)

First Aid

Herbal First Aid-Eye Cups and Eye Washes

Herbal First Aid at the Rainbow Gathering (2011)

Demonstration of Making and Activated Charcoal Poultice (2015)

Other Topics

A Tour of the Ithaca Free Clinic (2014)

Crafting Herbal Formulas for Individual Constitutions Pt 1 (2000)

Crafting Herbal Formulations for Individual Constitutions Pt 2 (2000)

 


Calamus (Acorus calamus)- A pondside discussion


Blue vervain (Verbena hastata)- A pondside discussion


Skullcap as a First Aid Plant


Eye Cups and Eye Washes in Herbal First Aid

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  • A good night for a stunning lunar eclipse. Mostly A good night for a stunning lunar eclipse. Mostly clear skies, warm, and a big bag of very buttery popcorn. It has been a while since all the conditions were right for such an astronomical event.
    Anyone else watching this amazing lunar eclipse? M Anyone else watching this amazing lunar eclipse? Much of the time, astronomical events are clouded out here in Ithaca, NY, but not tonight. And I am taking full advantage and pushing myself past my bedtime hoping to see the full lunar eclipse soon.
    Mother’s day is difficult for me since my mother Mother’s day is difficult for me since my mother died 2 years ago. I assume this is true for many other folks, that Mother’s day brings sadness and longing. I hope you feel some solace and healing. 
It took me a few days to write this, as I needed to process my feelings. Sylvia (my mom) is missed by me every day. 
I am not much of a sports fan, but my mom (and sister) are Mets fans, so I have been wearing this t-shirt, which was my mom’s, for the past few days. I appreciate feeling her against my skin, heart, and lungs. I don’t mind the tears; they remind me how much I cared for this person who birthed me and put up with my shenanigans. We continued to grow, continually trying to accept the persons we have become. 
I miss you, mom. Thank you for listening, caring, and helping me continue to grow into myself. You are loved. ~7Song
    There is room for one more free herbal consultatio There is room for one more free herbal consultation with me at the Ithaca Free Clinic tomorrow (Thursday), from 4:30-5:30 pm eastern time. If you are local, we see people in person. If you live further away or are not traveling, we do telehealth (via Doxy.com, a HIPAA-compliant platform). 
We do not send medicines (even if you offer to pay) but can give you a list of possible helpful plant medicines. If you are local, the medicines will be prepared that day or within the week. 
I consider myself an integrated herbalist and will recommend other forms of healthcare if they seem appropriate, whether it is conventional medicine, counseling, or patient advocacy. 
I consider myself a bridge between conventional medicine (MD, NP, Nurse, etc.) and herbal medicine. By this, I mean I am glad to help discuss any of your medical diagnoses, treatments, and how herbal medicine may fit into your health profile. 
I think modern medicine has an important role for many people and their health concerns. My goal is not to take people off their pharmaceuticals but instead to add herbal medicine where they seem appropriate. 
To make an appointment, write to the Ithaca Free Clinic at clinic@ithacahealth.org. 
I work at the Ithaca Free Clinic (ithacahealth.org) on Thursdays from 3-6.
    A Thank You I have a long-time friend and her fami A Thank You
I have a long-time friend and her family visiting for the past few days. And once again, I am reminded of how important friendships are. Both past and current. 
I want to thank 𝑎𝑙𝑙 of my friends for helping me be a better person and allowing me to explore myself in a chaotic world (both internal and external). You are important to me. ~7MelancholicSong
    A True Shaggy Dog Story I was at the Grove Plantat A True Shaggy Dog Story
I was at the Grove Plantation on Edisto Island, SC, and saw this lovely dragonfly munching on some critter. I wanted to get a good close-up and perhaps a video. If you have ever tried to photograph a dragonfly, you know that they often don’t sit still. With their wrap-around compound eyes, they have excellent vision and move quickly when you get close. But every once in a while, one will sit still, even as one moves closer to take the photo. And that was happening with this dragonfly. I was slowly belly-crawling on gravel to get the close-up and as I was getting ever closer, I noticed a shaggy dog coming my way along the path, looking super friendly. I knew that as it got closer the dragonfly would take off. So, I tried a few hand gestures to ward off the pup, but to no avail (I did not want the gestures to be too dramatic, as that would also freak out the dragonfly). But of course, the dog came right to me, and the dragonfly left to eat its meal in a more peaceable situation. 
The dog was friendly, but after a long while it seemed to be alone, so I called the number on its tag and left a message, eventually hearing back that it was a neighbor’s dog that liked to venture on its own. 
At least I got a photo of the Anoles mating before the dog showed up. 7Song, April 18, 2022

And this is an Eastern pondhawk dragonfly (Erythemis simplicicollis).
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