

Nana Meriwether
- May 24, 2020
The Medicine and The Magic: Stinging Nettle | The Herb That Fueled Julius Caesar and The Roman Army
GENERAL EFFECT: Energizing, nutritive HOW TO USE HER: Nettle makes a delicious pesto, but I most often drink her as an overnight tea, infusion SCIENTIFIC NAME: Urtica dioica -- Did you know the great queen of ancient Egypt, Cleopatra bore the children of 2 great Roman heads of state: Julius Caesar and his successor Mark Antony. It’s a big deal, Cleopatra was that powerful a seductress and leader that she powerfully combined her presence with politics and folded under her wing


Nana Meriwether
- May 17, 2020
The Medicine and The Magic | Damiana: An Herb Known As ‘The Wild One Who Tames’
GENERAL EFFECT: Nervous system calming, mood enhancer HOW TO USE HER: I take her as a tea, I stir her into my Cacao, but you can also infuse Damiana into spirits, cc: GemAndBolt SCIENTIFIC NAME: Turnera diffusa The day I finally have a man, a partner by my side, on Friday nights you will not be able to reach us. I already know my man will be the sort who walks into a room and by mere presence, he doesn’t even have to say a word, all heads will turn. The end of the week will


Nana Meriwether
- May 6, 2020
The Medicine and The Magic: Oatstraw, An Herb To Calm Your Nerves
General Effect: Calming, nervous system restorative How to Use Her: I like to take my Oatstraw as an infusion (a strong tea steeped overnight) Scientific Name: Avena sativa -- When most people think of herbs, the mind drifts to household names like black pepper, rosemary, and thyme - but boy oh boy, you guys there are a plethora of plants that you can use to adjust your state of being and almost instantly. I am so happy and excited to start writing about the medicine and the