Modern Herbalism is Traditional Herbalism
Tilted Earth Herbal is a small farm, apothecary, and clinical practice and my name is Miriam Donaldson.
I’m an herbalist! I practice and farm in Sonoma County California where I make custom herbal medicine, topical health & beauty skin care, and practice herbal medicine.
Herbalism is a supportive health practice that can help you shift patterns in your body, understand how your body systems relate to one another, and give you the tools to manage your own daily habits.
Many modern pharmaceuticals use concentrated plants, or are synthetic analogs of plants. While this is a great evolution of medicine and has made positive change in millions of health outcome, herbalism sees the benefit of using whole plant medicine and working in a relationship with the plant as a whole and living organism.
The lens through which I work in is traditional western herbalism, however, I am student of the eclectic herbalists and often work within the framework of other disciplines including allopathic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and Aryuvedic medicine. This means that you can access local, fresh and custom plant medicine regardless of who your primary care giver is.
Using a combination of traditional techniques, modern ideals and historical knowledge, I look to continue advancing the richness of this human right to natural medicine.
I studied Herbalism at the California School of Herbal Studies in Forestville California, and I continue my education every dang day.
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From the Earth,
for the body
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WHAT CAN HERBAL MEDICINE DO FOR ME?
Stress / Anxiety / Depression
Herbal therapy is about working with your whole body and spirit to shift damaging stress patterns. Through body work techniques, and with the support of plant derived medicines I can help you manage and release stress in a more healthy way.
Digestive Issues
Herbalism recognizes that every body is unique and that not every stomach trouble is the same. I will work with you to identify the root cause of your issues and to help shift your digestive story for long lasting change.
Hormonal Support
Fertility concerns, irregular and painful menses are common, but they don’t have to be. While every cycle is unique there are steps you can take with herbal therapy to stabilize your hormone flow, and to find relief from an out of rhythm hormone pattern.
Sleep
A very common struggle to which there is often the possibility of relief and change. Whatever the cause of your sleep dis-regulation we will work together to bring you the rest your body needs. Lack of sleep and restoration is a huge issue in our society! Working with a practitioner can be the focused help you need to reclaim this important part of your life.
Pain
Injury, surgery, aging, work load, chronic and acute, whatever the source of your pain, pain is a pain in the ass. And it is likely you don’t have to live like this. Even in cases where chronic pain will be with you for a long period of time, there are steps you can take to find relief. Herbal medicines can help reduce your pharmaceutical intake, and give you building blocks to move beyond feeling stuck in your pain.
Allergies
Food sensitivities, seasonal histamine response and general allergy responses can be relieved through focused work with an herbal practitioner.
General Illness
Your immune system is an amazing piece of work! Herbal medicine can help support you through flu, cold, and other common ailments, reduce down time and help you feel your best.