Self-Heal Herbs
1106 Blanshard St. V8W 2H6 Victoria, BC, Canada

http://www.selfhealherbs.ca/november17-elder/ Take a look at our herb of the month, and the last tree of the celtic calendar (nov 25th-dec 23rd) " As the days get darker, wetter, colder, not only are we seeing more folks dealing with colds and flus, but also noticing that it is a time of going more inwards, reflecting on a the more extroverted, energetic time that has passed, and perhaps where we want to go from here. In these times, it seems the allure of lore, story, myth ...and magic grow as well. Perhaps one of the most steeped in enchanting folklore and mysterious myth, Elder heals and inspires.".... be well,

Some of the most important things you can do for vibrant health From one of our favourite books " the gift of healing herbs" Robin Rose Bennet. Be well!

"I am the hallow-tide of all souls passing, I am the bright releaser of all pain, I am the quickener of the fallen seed-case, I am the glance of snow, the strike of rain, I am the hollow of the winter twilight,... I am the hearth-fire and the welcome bread, I am the curtained awning of the pillow, I am the unending wisdoms golden thread." Song of Samhain from Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings by Caitlin Matthews Looking for some herby celebrations of the hallows eve season? Rosemary for remembrance of the ancestors Blessed thistle for protection Mugwort for vision ...and herbal ancestry exploration... So fun! Be well. http://www.wortsandcunning.com//the-herbs-and-astrology-of

Some herb meanderings on Rosehips.. In traditional medicine, all parts ( petals, sepals, hips, stalks, roots, root bark, thorns) of both wild and domesticated rose have been used in many different preparations. As we turn into fall, the bright red beacon of the rose hips appear. Along with ripening hawthorn. Im brought to the scene of long fallen hay coloured grasses, leaves of browns and yellows and oranges and still some greens, barks darkening with dampness, and on those... treasured days, a crisp blue sunny sky..all dapple with gems of bright red hips and the smell of cool clean air that kisses your face and urges you to bundle up and hold your loves and losts close to your heart. I like to think this scene is perhaps pointing to some of the medicine of the rosehips. Rosehips offer us nourishment, healing for the heart, cooling excess heat and excitement (think a sweet breath of fresh fall air) and astringency (toning up tissues and strengthening boundaries within). The hips are so deliciously vibrant, I almost forget the sweet perfume of the petals that precede them. The hips feel mature, rich and hopeful. As the season turns, many of us are prone to colds and flus as we adjust. Rose hips can be drank as tea, or made into a syrup as a vitamin rich and preventative immune tonic. While also can assist in acute inflammatory conditions of the respiratory tract such as a sore throat, runny or stuffed nose, irritative cough. When the mucus membranes could be dried and cooled down. Matthew wood recommends rose hip (and rose petals) for "chronic inflammation, convalescence, old age, and delicate children" as well as cooling digestive heat (diarrhea, dysentery, and more stubborn inflammation). Could also help repair damage to gut flora after the use of antibiotics! Rosehips can be helpful for those with iron deficiency, because of their nutrient content and because the b vitamins and vit c help with absorption. Along with its immune boosting, cardiovascular toning, digestive healing nutrient rich profile, rose has a long history of its lessons of the emotional heart and of teaching boundaries. Robin rose Bennet describes rose as helping to strengthen boundaries without closing your heart, and to better see the view of another- something I think most of us could use a hand with these days. More of a full profile on rosehips to come! As well as a new herb of the month to be posted on our website! May you all be well!

http://kivasenchantments.com/10-reasons-to-love-elderberry- ~10 Reasons to Love Elderberry Elixir ~ Yum! Its that season again... Come see us for some delicious handmade Elderberry syrup, or bulk dried elderberries to help you make your own! Be well.

https://i1.wp.com//Ritual-of-Initiation-Guido-Mase-Quote-7 "It is a time for us to grow up, to join our ancestors, to move forward as a species through a ritual of initiation that will align us with what the microbes, mushrooms and plants already know." Guido Mase

Great article on the connection between trauma and gut health, microbiome, digestion, inflammation and the gut-brain axis. Another way to look at nourishing your self! Includes some herbal suggestions and recipes Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their bodies are constantly bombarded by visceral warning signs, and, in an attempt to control these processes, they often become expert a...t ignoring their gut feelings and in numbing awareness of what is played out inside. They learn to hide from their selves. "When trauma has impacted the gut, plants act as mediators and keys for transformation" http://herbsformentalhealth.com/trauma-the-gut-and-healing/

Want to learn how to make your own tinctures AND have an excuse to retreat on beautiful Pender Island? (and then come tell us all about it!) "Learn the art and science of creating high quality medicinal tinctures from Master Herbalist, chef and accomplished medicine maker, Don Ollsin." August 19 & 20, 2017, Pender Island, B.C... More info here: https://grassrootsherbalism.com/medicinal-culinary-herbs-w/

We have a new line of shampoo and conditioner at the store....ONEKA..Check out this information about who they are as a company.... https://www.onekaelements.com//about-oneka-elements-person

http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-nettle.html

Self Heal Herbs is hiring...We are looking for a individual who has experience in retail and a herbal knowledge and a love and passion for plant medicine. This is a part time position with the possibility of full time in the future. Please drop in with a resume and introduce yourself....

We now carry Sea Buckthorn berries and Gynostemma from New earth organics....Come in and check out the amazing selection of medical mushrooms that we have in stock from this lovely company from Calgary.

Fun Fact! Elecampane - also known as Horse Heal and Marchalan - is a plant common in Great Britain, central and southern Europe, and Asia. Elecampane, has been long valued as an effective respiratory support herb, even being listed in the U.S. Pharmacopeia. Traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine used it for bronchitis and asthma, as did ancient Greeks and Romans. In the 1800s, lozenges, candy, and cough drops were all produced from elecampane root.... Elecampane has actions, which are expectorant, anti-tussive, sedative, anti-fungal, relaxing, warming, and anti-microbial. It can soothe bronchial tube linings and act as an expectorant for lung cleansing. For this reason, elecampane may be beneficial in supporting any respiratory condition which produces copious mucus discharge Oh, the goodness of plants!

Did You Know? Chanca Piedra - or Phyllanthus Niruri - a plant from the Amazon rainforest - is a powerful plant ally in supporting bladder, kidney, gallbladder, and liver health. Traditionally, Chanca Piedra is thought of as a health supplement that promotes the livers normal function by aiding the detoxification efforts that purge harmful substances. A great remedy for passing kidney stones, minor bladder infections and lowering high blood sugar #lifeisgood

Turmeric!!!! The master plant - an amazing anti-inflammatory & a potent antioxidant

Beautiful handcrafted journals & an excellent selection of books on herbalism, aromatherapy and natural birthing come one, come all!

Sweetgrass & California White Sage. Come on down! Weve got it all!

Down To Earth Herbal Honey! Infused with local flowers and herbs and made with loving intention, just for you! Come visit at 1106 Blanshard St.

Weve got Gaias Garden goodness! Essential oil blends and mists available now, along with a large selection of serums, salves, and tinctures. Come in and see what we have to offer!

New! Palo Santo directly from Tarapoto, Peru. Harvested and dried by Gabriel Vasquez - Shipibo maestro, farmer, and father of five. Come check out the goodness at Self-Heal Herbs

We carry all kinds of Jars, bottles and beautiful herbs for your holiday gift making.

We have some new products in the store, and YES we are very exited to carry Medical Mushrooms, Pine pollen and Tribulus from New Earth Organics. New Earth Organics are a Canadian based company owned and operated by Herbalists in Calgary Alberta Canada.The companys intent is "To educate that real food carries a life force of infinite complexity. It is our belief that this life force (and how it fully interacts with the human body), is beyond the scope of organic chemistry and conventional orthomolecular theory. As Hippocrates once stated.."Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" - we at New Earth Organics know how true this indeed is. "

We have local Bee pollen back in at the store. Bee pollen is such high nutrient food that takes a lot of work for the bees to gather...I was thinking, How can we give back in gratitude for such a wonderful gift...Here is one suggestion that we came up with at the store...http://www.davidsuzuki.org///create-a-bee-friendly-garden/

http://www.susunweed.com/her/september03/herbalmedicine.htm Do you know whats growing in your back yard?

Good day everyone! Come check out Mays Beautiful plant of the month :) Teasel Root! http://www.selfhealherbs.ca/

Just arrived at the store..We now carry St.Johns Wort oil from Greece. This oil has such a deep red colour. You can feel the hot Mediterranean sun that pulled all the good medicine into this oil.

Hello lovelies! Spring has certainly sprung and so has our new Plant of the Month, Ground Ivy! http://selfhealherbs.ca/

For anyone wanting to find more information on a holistic approach to mental illness, we suggest checking out this incredible blog authored by the very talented and heart-centred Jon Keyes (licensed professional counselor and herbalist). http://www.hearthsidehealing.com/blog/

The lovely herbalist, Rosemary Gladstar, sharing more of her wisdom <3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0ASys53lBc

We now have WeMoon 2016 in the store. What a Beautiful moon calendar, datebook and daily guide to the natural rhythms for women....

We now carry Fireweed Botanicals hand-crafted oils and Salves. We have a selection of herbal oils Calendula flower oil. Dandelion Flower oil, Herbal relief oil.... Lavender flower oil. And we will soon have the Synergy First Aid Salve. Fireweed Botanical Products have a unique addition of Flower Remedies. Once harvested, the medicinal plants are slowly sun infused or low heat extracted, over time, in quality cold pressed oils. This age old process allows the plants naturally occurring medicinal constituents to saturate the carrier oil, creating a therapeutic and healing substance for external use.

Astragalus is famous for its immune boosting properties. Though this isnt the main use of this herb in Chinese traditional medicine, Western doctors have found out that astragalus produces interferon in the body, as well as boosts red blood cells.To read more about this beneficial root. Have a look at this page.http://www.herbslist.net/astragalus.html

We now carry Louianna Oil of Wild Oregano at the store. High quality wild oregano is hand picked and steam distilled, extracting pure essential oil. The pure oil, too potent to be used at full strength, is blended in a 1 to 3 ratio with organic Louianna extra virgin olive oil. Recognized for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiparasitic and antifungal properties.

The Leydet essential oils order just arrived today....We have so many beautiful therapeutic grade oils in stock now..Come on down to the store and delight your senses.

We have local Bee pollen back in stock at the store....This link has so much information on the value of adding Bee pollen to your diet .http://www.mercola.com/article/diet/bee_pollen.htm

https://youtu.be/Lz1vgfZ3etE Our relationship with the plants is also our relationship to the world and how we want to interact. She is a beautiful speaker. Enjoy