The Herbal Clinic and Academy

04/06/2025

Hi everyone: After way too many delays and IT issues, last night The HCA website is now searchable!

Have a look through it and if you see any glitches please let me know.

As well, The Herbal Academy is getting closer to launch, with individual courses set to start later this year; the two-year school program will open in September 2027. If interested in enrolling to become a Registered Herbalist, get in touch.

For those in the Sarnia area, I will need clients willing to be case studies for the school students once the school opens. Massive discounts on products and services through 2028, starting now.

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04/06/2025

Hi everyone: Sorry for the radio silence - I've been working on some other things that have occupied my time, and I've not been able to post anything. But today was Tincture Day here at The HCA.

So what's new on the shelf?

Calendula tincture - excellent for GI tract inflammation, indigestion, diarrhea, colitis, ulcers, etc. A great topical skin healer (I have it in a salve as well) - fabulous for cellulitis; helps stop weeping and bleeding.
Pulsatilla tincture - a fabulous plant for our busy, overstimulated life! It helps slow that mental chatter, allowing you to sleep. It's great for the overemotional or despondent person as well as those suffering from panic attacks, by helping to cut through the mental noise and help moderate input. It also helps control over-indulgence - food, alcohol, gambling, and those consumed by their job. This is also an excellent remedy for the female reproductive system.

Reach out if you have any questions.

24/11/2024

04/08/2024

The HCA is now also available in Yarmouth, NS. Book your appointment now.

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29/06/2024

The New York Yankees starting pitching rotation lights a scented candle before every start, in order to calm and relax them before taking the mound. Vanilla, cinnamon, sandalwood, lavendar.

Aromatherapy - the science of scent, and an adjunct to healing.

02/05/2024

Orangutan observed treating wound using medicinal plant in world first...
Scientists working in Indonesia have observed an orangutan intentionally treating a wound on their face with a medicinal plant, the first time this behavior has been documented.
Rakus, a male Sumatran orangutan, treated a wound on his face by chewing leaves from a climbing plant named Akar Kuning and repeatedly applying the juice to it, according to a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports on Thursday.
Rakus then covered the wound with the chewed up leaves, which are used in traditional medicine to treat illnesses like dysentery, diabetes and malaria, said scientists.
Study lead author Isabelle Laumer, a post-doctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, told CNN that the team were “very excited” by their observations, which took place in June 2022 in the Suaq Balimbing research area in Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia.
Although other wild primate species are known to swallow, chew or rub themselves with plants that have medicinal properties, scientists have never seen them used to treat recent wounds.
The team believe that Rakus intentionally used the plant to treat his wound as he applied it repeatedly in a process that researchers say took several minutes.
“This possibly innovative behavior presents the first report of active wound management with a biological active plant in a great ape species,” she said.

26/02/2024

NEW TINCTURES MADE TODAY!!!

Do you have GERD, IBS, indigestion, constipation? I now have some remedies that help balance the digestive system.

Do you have nerve pain, fibromyalgia, sciatica? Newly made tincture now in stock!

26/02/2024

Cardiovascular disease in your family genes? Let's get proactive with some cardiovascular tonics. Call to book a consult.

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19/01/2024

Doing a double strain on the Polygonatum so my clients get nothing but the purest oils and salves.

13/11/2023

New lip balms and cuticle cream recipes just in time for Christmas!

I've added herbs to increase tissue repair at the cellular level.
The lip balm inhibits sun damage, and is available in peppermint, orange, or cinnamon.
The cuticle cream increases keratin strength for your nails.

Place your orders today!
Regular price 6.00 each - place your order before Dec 10th and pay 5.00 each or 3 for 12.00.

13/11/2023

I can't keep Strikeout Salvation in stock! This is a fantastic healing and anti-inflammatory/pain salve for connective tissues. If you have knee or hip pain, or a rotator cuff injury, or a sprained ankle, this is great stuff, and it pairs well with the pain tincture.

This batch will be ready just before Christmas - it will make a great gift!