PHARMACEUTICALS VS. HERBALISM Pharmaceuticals aim to manage symptoms fast. Herbalism aims to support the body slowly. One isn’t evil. One isn’t perfect. They work on different timelines and answer to different philosophies. Modern medicine shines in emergencies. Herbalism shines in long-term care, prevention, and listening to the body instead of silencing it. The problem isn’t choosing one. The problem is forgetting we ever had a choice. This is why I study plants.

So… How Are We Actually Going to Use These Herbs? Short answer: all the ways. Long answer: still all the ways, just with fewer exploded cauldrons and more common sense. Over time, im going to cover every normal, useful way people actually use herbs, including: Teas – the classic “boil water, add plant, feel accomplished” method Tinctures – alcohol does the heavy lifting while you wait patiently Infusions – like tea, but stronger and more serious about it Poultices – squishy plant mess, applied with purpose Oils & salves – because herbs like to live in fat sometimes Vinegars & honeys – food that quietly helps you Steam, baths, compresses – herbs that work while you sit there doing nothing We’ll talk about what works best for what, why some herbs prefer tea while others do better as tinctures, and when a plant is basically saying, “Please don’t boil me, I beg you.” No quizzes. No perfection required. No pressure to own a 200-year-old apothecary or pronounce everything in Latin. This is real herbalism for real people, and we’ll cover it all slowly, clearly, and repeatedly… because nobody remembers everything the first time and plants are patient. Saturday Herbal Lore is just the beginning. We’ve got years. The herbs aren’t going anywhere. ~Herbalism with Lori

Hi, I’m Lori, AKA Darklady AkA The Herb Witch and I teach herbalism without yelling. This is a quiet space for learning about plants as they are. No miracle claims. No mystical backflips. Just herbs, context, and slow understanding. You don’t need experience. You don’t need special tools. You just need curiosity and a willingness to pay attention. If you want to introduce yourself, tell us: • a plant you already know • or one you’ve always wondered about Pull up a chair. The plants aren’t in a rush. The Herb Witch