A primer on what’s true and not true about mushrooms.
References
Medicinal Mushrooms
Fly Agaric
The Misunderstood Magic Mushroom
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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Category Archives: Education
“Follow the science”
From one of our favorite educators. He talks about plants in the context of where and how they live, not just how useful they are.
Plant Wisdom has been quiet because some people have been fighting the madness of the last two years on a nearly full time basis.
I’m one of them.
For those who still don’t get it, here’s a story about a plant that “scientists” have … Read more
PLEASE educate yourself about how to use essential oils safely
Ultrasonic diffusers must be used carefully. Otherwise they can make you and others seriously ill.
Another “healthy” plant craze that is a terrible idea
If you think “medical cannabis” is risk-free, please STUDY this page and all the links it points to.
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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Turmeric
Turmeric, part of the culinary and medical legacy of India, has taken the world by storm in recent years.
But are people using it correctly?
Predictably, once the merchandisers got involved, they were not.
Luckily, preparing turmeric correctly to get its full benefit (vs buying it in capsule form) is not complicated.
NOTE: If you are taking Pharma products that thin your blood, please research the risk of these drugs. … Read more
Plant Wisdom’s greatest hits
This might be the last time you hear from me for a while.
There is a ton of life- changing information on the Plant Wisdom site.
I have put some of our “greatest hits” together on one page.
I hope you will take advantage of it and share it widely with people who need it now.
One thing we can always count on are the plants. We just have to … Read more
A fascinating warm climate farm
A visit to ECHO Global Farm
More info at echonet.org
Not everyone is lucky enough to live in a warm climate (I’m not!) but if you are…
What a wonderful canvas you have to work with as a gardener and small farmer!
A visit to ECHO Global Farm in Fort Myers, Florida.
Billions of people can benefit from their research.
Part Two
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
The world’s most nutritious terrestrial plant?
The Moringa aka “The Miracle Tree”
A gift from the Himalayas
Staff Update (Sep 24, 2019): There was a small error in the video which we have removed around the 2:05 mark regarding the seeds being used for cleansing “malaria-ridden water”. Instead, it should have been “bacteria-ridden water”. Sorry for any confusion!
Evidence that the answer to all human problems are in nature, and very often in the form … Read more
Elderberry Medicine
The host “Herbal Jedi” does a wonderful job of introducing the lore and health properties of this magical plant.
– Ken McCarthy
PlantWisdom.org
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Opening your eyes to Goldenrod
It’s Goldenrod time where I live. Maybe where you live too.
Goldenrod has the reputation of being an allergen.
While anything can be an allergen to anybody, this is not the plant behind fall allergies. Ragweed is the far more likely culprit.
In fact, goldenrod is not only NOT a “problem,” this abundant, easy-to-find plant is has a long standing reputation as a formidable healing herb.
Another view on Goldenrod
… Read moreA visit with Elder Bertha Skye
McMaster University is located in Hamilton, Ontario, an industrialized city on the shores of Lake Ontario, south of Toronto.
This is a description of the program there that Elder Bertha Skye is part of.
The Indigenous Students Health Sciences (ISHS) office is solely dedicated to providing services and supports for the academic success and wellbeing of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis students in the Faculty of Health Sciences at … Read more
