Publications
Food as Medicine: Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Feature exploring traditional uses, modern research, and culinary applications of lion's mane mushroom.
Read Article →The Use of "Use Value": Quantifying Importance in Ethnobotany
Peer-reviewed study examining how "use value" varies between cultivated and wild plants across ethnobotanical datasets.
Read Article →Herbal Supplements and Consumer Safety
Community science note on regulation, safety challenges, and consumer considerations of herbal supplements in Missouri.
Read Brief →Field Notes
Journeying with Redwood
A guided reflection on moving through the forest with attention, tenderness, and botanical memory.
Read →A Winter Medicinal Mushroom Chai that’s fit for all seasons
A nourishing mushroom chai for immune support, grounding, and winter warmth.
Read →Medicinal Plants of Summer
Seasonal herbs and remedies for summer health and fire element balance.
Read →Newsletter
Subscribe for future issues
Join the list for the next seasonal letter. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
The magic of spring (and of dandelions)
Featured herb: Taraxacum officinale • Overnight nourishing infusion recipe • Spring wellness through a TCM lens.
What's growing this season 🌲
Featured herb: Pinus ponderosa • Winter warmer recipe • Notes from the giant sequoias.
Autumn 2025 Newsletter
Featured herb: Usnea • Cozy dandelion root "coffee" • Notes from the Emerald Triangle.