Sky House Herbs Ashley Elenbaas

In this episode, join Ashley as she takes you on a journey through her garden and the nearby woods to discover the healing powers of various medicinal plants. Learn about the benefits and uses of these powerful plant allies and how they can support your well-being. Ashley shares her personal experiences, tips for identifying and using these herbs, and a few fun anecdotes along the way. Tune in to explore the ancient wisdom of plant spirit medicine and find inspiration for your own healing journey.

In this video, herbalist Ashley Elenbaas explores the profound significance of returning home. She delves into the hidden connections we may overlook when revisiting our birthplace, drawing from her own experiences and the teachings of the 13 indigenous grandmothers passed down through a cherished mentor and friend. Using the symbolism of a tree, she emphasizes the importance of nurturing one's core, likening it to tending to the trunk to ensure the fruition of its sweet fruits. Additionally, she discusses the notion of risk and discerning the opportune moment for transformative change.



RESOURCES

Learn more about The 12 Grandmothers - https://www.grandmotherswisdom.org/the-grandmothers

Ashley's Interview with Mason Hutchinson of HerbRally: https://youtu.be/Tmf8atqD27o?feature=shared

Book: Seven Herbs: Plants as Teachers by Matthew Wood: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Herbs-Plants-as-Teachers/dp/0938190911

Ever pondered the connection between our past lives and the paths our future selves tread? Join Ashley in an enlightening conversation with Michelle Brock, a seasoned spiritual development life coach from New York City. Michelle specializes in past-life regression, delving into the depths of our history to unravel the mysteries of our present selves. In her illuminating book, "Who Do You Think You Are: An Interactive Journey Through Your Past Lives into Your Best Future," Michelle takes readers on a profound journey of self-discovery. Together, Ashley and Michelle explore the fascinating realm of working with plants to aid in past life exploration, tapping into our innate intuition and the transformative power of changing our perspectives. Dive into this insightful dialogue as we uncover the profound connections between our past, present, and future.



RESOURCES

Book: "Who Do You Think You Are: An Interactive Journey Through Your Past Lives into Your Best Future," by Michelle Brock.

Purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4W1BC8F

Connect with Michelle Brock - https://michelle-brock.com/



Herbs to Support Past Life Work

Microdosing - Watch my latest episode here. My Microdosing Adventure: A Clinical Herbalist's Perspective - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=RzJNZYPvwx0

Lion's Mane Mushroom - Watch an episode on the science of Lion's Mane here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=IZb7vUWeBC8

Gotu Kola Herb - Learn More here. https://shop.organicindiausa.com/products/gotu-kola

In this video, Ashley shares her experience of living a spiritual life as an herbalist. Ashley hopes to start a conversation about what living a spiritual life looks like and how she incorporates this living framework into her daily work as an herbalist and into the choices she faces in her daily life. Ashley shares how she came to her current understanding of "spiritual but not religious" and her struggles along the way. In this video, she will share how her background in yoga philosophy, psychedelics, and the Vitalist tradition all inform her current work as a clinical herbalist and educator and how she balances her work in the spiritual and material realms of life.



RESOURCES

Book, Hari Kirtana das "In Search of the Highest Truth: Adventures in Yoga Philosophy" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y494KYK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_GZDNB20AGY66FWEDRC33

Book, Matthew Wood "Vitalism" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556433409?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_NQBDNHDCK6K7MPEKWAQV

My husband, Adam Elenbaas, Podcast: Nightlight Astrology https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ea17ncqbPXJBPAFiNKgDJ?si=463490118dd34ad0

Most people underestimate cinnamon and see it as a common benign kitchen spice. However, cinnamon has long been used for sugar regulation and circulatory support. In this video, we will discuss the energetic effects of cinnamon on both cold and hot temperaments and easy ways to add cinnamon to your daily routines.

Study Herbs in the 2024 Sky House Herbal Apprenticeship Program! There is still time to register! https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment



RESOURCES

Herbs and Natural Supplements an Evidence Based Guide, 4th Edition Volume 2., Braun, Leslie, and Cohen, Marc (2015) Elsevier Publishing, pg. 190-195.

Ranasinghe P, Pigera S, Premakumara GA, Galappaththy P, Constantine GR, Katulanda P. Medicinal properties of 'true' cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a systematic review. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Oct 22;13:275. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-275. PMID: 24148965; PMCID: PMC3854496. - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3854496/

Frawley, David and Lad Vasant (1986). “The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine”. Lotus Press, pgs. 111-112.

Metzger, Jane. 15 Uses of Cinnamon. - https://theherbalacademy.com/blog/uses-for-cinnamon/

McConnell, Molly (2023). “They Ayurvedic Benefits of Cinnamon. - https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/blog/-the-ayurvedic-benefits-of-cinnamon/

Livingston, Erica (2024). “Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Balancing Yin and Yang” - https://talkleisure.com/cinnamon-in-traditional-chinese-medicine/?expand_article=1#Historical_Background_and_Usage_in_TCM

In today's video, clinical Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) speaks to recent TikTok claims of Ashwagandha blunting emotions and causing emotional dullness/apathy. Based on traditional uses and indications of using this Ayurvedic Indian herb, it is possible some people may feel lethargic while using this herb due to a constitutional mismatch. More likely, Ashley explains, is that people are hopping on a trend that pigeon-holes one effect of an herb and discounts other underlying factors. In this video, she will look at the scientific data and research surrounding the use of Ashwagandha and the likely reasons for this upsurge in health claims on TikTok.



RESOURCES

Study Vitalism and Herbs in the 2024 Sky House Herbal Apprenticeship Program! a 12-month course where you can learn more about the traditional and scientific use of plant medicines. Need-based tuition options available! Register Today at: https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment

BuzzFeed News Article - https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/fjollaarifi/ashwagandha-emotions-tiktok

Book, "The Yoga of Herbs, An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine." by Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant Lad. - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-yoga-of-herbs-an-ayurvedic-guide-to-herbal-medicine-vasant-lad/10939891

Book, "Herbs and Natural Supplements, An Evidence-Based Guide" 4th edition by Lesley Braun and Marc Cohen - https://bookshop.org/p/books/herbs-and-natural-supplements-volume-2-an-evidence-based-guide-marc-cohen/12444286



Reputable Ashwagandha Sources:

Herbalist & Alchemist - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-cac-calm-adapt

Organic India - https://organicindia.com/products/ashwagandha-capsule

Gaia Herbs - https://www.gaiaherbs.com/products/ashwagandha-root