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2026 Advanced Herbal Medicine, Cooking & Craft Camp

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This week at Wolf Camp’s advanced herbal medicine, participants engaged in intensive learning, foraging, and cooking at Lake Sammamish. Each day was structured around different plant families; activities included identifying the rose family and creating blackberry ice cream, exploring the mint family with sweet buns and herbal butter, and using the grass family to make ravioli with lentil filling. During the week, campers also made chips and salsa, cornbread pancakes, and enjoyed an herbal spa day. The week concluded with a fun activity involving plant identification and a parody song. The overall experience was deemed one of the best in Wolf Camp’s history. Continue Reading 2026 Advanced Herbal Medicine, Cooking & Craft Camp

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Tenets of Herbal Medicine: Guidelines & Rules for Health, Safety & Success

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Wolf Camp founder Chris Chisholm shares valuable lessons of using herbal remedies to prevent and treat illness and injuries for holistic healing. The narrative includes an in-depth video and offers 12 Tenets of herbal medicine, covering topics such as proper herb cultivation, the significance of personal health awareness, reliable sources for herbal knowledge, and acknowledging indigenous origins. The take-home message is an emphasis on educating oneself about herbal practices to realistically manage health issues using natural remedies. Continue Reading Tenets of Herbal Medicine: Guidelines & Rules for Health, Safety & Success

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How to Make Stinging Nettle Tea

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Stinging Nettle is an essential plant, valued for its diverse uses in food, technology, and medicine. It is rich in nutrients and known for alleviating seasonal allergies and fatigue. Continue Reading How to Make Stinging Nettle Tea

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How to Make an Herbal Tincture (Folk Method)

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A tincture is a concentrated herbal extract using alcohol as the solvent. It is convenient for ingesting herbal medicine and has a long shelf life due to alcohol’s preserving properties. The tincture-making process varies for fresh and dried herbs, each requiring specific procedures for optimal results. Continue Reading How to Make an Herbal Tincture (Folk Method)

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How to Make Mullein & Honey Cough Syrup

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Mullein is a medicinal plant. Traditionally used for lung and bronchial issues, it has anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties. A cough syrup can be made from mullein leaves, elderflowers, and honey. It can be used to treat congestion and a cough. Continue Reading How to Make Mullein & Honey Cough Syrup

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