In northern New Mexico, you know spring has really sprung when chimajá emerges from the ground – it’s one of the first plants to make an appearance. It’s not considered medicinal, but it’s highly favored as a seasoning for beans, … Continued
We were invited once again by Española Humane to participate in their annual Puppy Love Virtual Auction. And of course we said yes! The “little shelter that could” holds a virtual auction every February leading up to and through Valentine’s … Continued
Cannabis has over 100 cannabinoids and over 150 terpenes (volatiles). It’s packed with lots of medicinal properties. You can do a regular cold extraction, which is my personal preference, to gain the benefits of these constituents. But if you want … Continued
Some herbalists choose to use glycerine as an alternative to alcohol to create their herbal extracts (glyercites). This modern approach can be a good alternative to alcohol extracts (tinctures) for: People who avoid alcohol for health or personal reasons. Children, … Continued
Many moons ago, when I was a college kid I lived in Las Cruces (go Aggies!) for about a decade so I got to know some of the Chihuahuan Desert flora. Most notably of course is ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens), which … Continued