After procrastinating on this goal for a loooong time, I’m determined to start my herbal education. (Sorry Elerah!) Last night, I started reading Healing Wise by Susun S. Weed. I’ve had this book for years, leafed through it a couple of times, and then put it back down. Last night, I read part of the first section and “Burdock Speaks”. I figure I’ll work through this book and then, using the skills I’ve developed, begin studying other herbs. I also plan to supplement the information given by Susan S. Weed with other reputable sources. I plan to take a week, give or take, to study an herb.
I bought myself a 3-ring binder to keep my herbal notes in. I plan to print a photo of the herb, have a written description of it (and how it’s different from any plants it could be confused with), any general useful information, what parts of it are used, what it’s used for, and how to use it.
So, my first herb is, obviously, BURDOCK. Next weekend, I’ll post some info about it.
