Catalyst Magazine

1. The herbalist is in: Sacred herbs
(Regulars/The Herbalist Is In)

These ancient tools give form to the human capacity for feeling and reverence. by Merry Lycett Harrison Theresa Vuihill is the curandera for her small village in a remote area of northeastern New Mexico. ...

2. The Alchemical Kitchen: Save the Flavor
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Preserving culinary herbs. by Rebecca Brenner As I harvest and dry the last of this season’s herbs, I am reminded of everything the Alchemical Kitchen aspires to be. The process of growing, harvesting ...

3. The Herbalist Is In: November 2008
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Herbal awareness is on the rise, as exhibited at this year's farmer's market.by Merry Lycett Harrison Six years ago, when I first took my handcrafted, herbal products to the Downtown Farmer's Market, people ...

4. The Herbalist Is In: Restorative Herbs
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Restorative herbs help bring the body back into balance. by Merry Lycett Harrison Last Saturday, a fit but pale woman visited my Millcreek Herbs booth at the downtown farmer's market. She shared with ...

5. The Herbalist Is In: August 2008
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Herbs are abundant now. Try these recipes for dips, drizzles and marinades. by Merry Lycett Harrison Now’s the time to take advantage of the abundance of fresh herbs in the garden. Make a salad ...

6. The garden you didn’t plant---hold the weed whacker, nix the spray
(Regulars/The Herbalist Is In)

One of my favorite moments in spring is when I come home in the afternoon to air scented by the sweet violets blooming in my yard. Their flowers vary in color from pink to deep purple and they bloom even ...

7. The Herbalist Is In: MDs and Herbalists
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A visit to an integrative medicine conference. by M.L. Harrison When people learn I am an herbalist, they often share their frustration and dismay that their “regular doctor” does not ...

8. The Herbalist Is In: Herbs to Manage Blood Sugar
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... is 99, at the extreme high of normal. (The range is 85-99.) The doctor recommends eliminating sugar from my diet and getting regular exercise before resorting to medication to control it. Are there any ...

9. Creekside Observer: Nine Hawks
(Regulars/The Herbalist Is In)

A stormy flight of the Wasatch ridgelines. by M.L. Harrison After work that Saturday, I decided to take the long way home, forgoing the convenient, speedy freeway for the scenic gravel road over Guardsman's ...

10. The Herbalist Is In: Eat Local with Great Taste
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... herbs for nutrition and flavor would be a good idea. What do you think? I think it is a terrific idea. Growing and using more herbs will guarantee that the last potatoes, onions and hard-skinned squashes ...

11. The Herbalist Is In: Herbal Sunburn Relief
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Calendula, chamomile and aloe soothe and heal. -by M.L. Harrison I have just returned from a boat trip and my SPF15 sunscreen was not adequate protection from the sun. I have significant sunburn, especially ...

12. Creekside Observer: Infestation
(Regulars/The Herbalist Is In)

Eradicate or tolerate? Responding to bugs and blight. -by Merry Lycett Harrison For the second year in a row, the tall trees above the raspberry patch have been infested with pudgy, neon-green worms ...

13. The Herbalist Is In: Leaky WHAT Syndrome?
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Herbs that heal in the digestive tract. -by M.L. Harrison I am concerned about my digestive tract. The doctor examined my stomach with an endoscope last week and diagnosed me with acid reflux disease, ...

14. The Herbalist Is In: Herbs for Mother's Day
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Plants, pots, baskets or bags - make it an herbal celebration. by M.L. Harrison Because Mother’s Day always falls during the beautiful, fertile time of spring when we can cultivate our gardens, ...

15. The Herbalist Is In: Spring Tonics
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Benefit from the season's wild greens. by M.L. Harrison The young bud or branches boiled in ordinary broth, make the belly soluble and open; and boiled in white wine, provoke urine being stopped, ...

16. The Herbalist Is In: Herbs from Seed
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... in Utah's climate. Can you tell me which ones to choose for success? March is a good time to get some starts going in the greenhouse. Seeds are available from nurseries and catalogues and online. ...

17. The Herbalist Is In: Smudge
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Smoking away the blues. At a solstice ceremony I attended, the facilitator used a “smudge.” Can you explain what it is and why people use it? Mmmmmm, the fragrant smoke of smoldering, ...

18. The Herbalist is In: Spices
(Regulars/The Herbalist Is In)

Transmute the longing for summer herbs with pungent flavors. Now that my garden is covered with snow, I miss my fresh garden herbs and their fragrance and flavor. Can you suggest any herbs that I can ...

19. Buying Local: Holiday Gift Guide
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... and Bag of Tea $17.42. The Tea Grotto. 2030 S 900 E. 466-8255 Argentine Empanadas. Prepared according to order. Variety of fillings: beef, chicken, spinach, corn, cheese, lemon beef. $20 per dozen. ...

20. The Herbalist is In: Calm Down, Unwind
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Botanical approaches to managing stress. Last Saturday as I shopped at one of the big box stores, I felt irritated by the crowd because it was hard to maneuver with my cart. Though I had shopped carefully, ...