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Hi! :)
Have you ever felt deeply elated about something you knew was right, not only in your heart but your spirit? That's how I felt last month when I got the email telling me I was accepted to an advanced herbal medicine course. In this course I will learn much of what I need to know to start becoming a competent clinical herbalist. Translation? After this coming spring I will know enough to begin treating clients as a professional.
I can't tell you how excited I am.
I've studied with this teacher before. I graduated her intemediate course in 2015. Since then I've found time to wildcraft medicine wherever I go. My desire to learn about plants burns inside me and fuels me on forest walks, used-book purchases and late-night internet research.
My 16-year love affair with wild edibles and wilderness skills led here. For as long as I can remember I've yearned to immerse myself more and more deeply in nature. I know that working with plants is part of my life's purpose.
For the past 2 years, I've worked a frontline job in mental health and addictions that's slowly burned me out. My whole-hearted mission is to do work that's aligned with who I am as a human being – where I can be myself, in line with my ethics, and love what I am doing with my time on this Earth. I believe that as a species, we need to re-connect, re-member and re-learn so much to thrive.
I'm starting advanced herbal studies this fall at the Wild Seed school on Salt Spring Island, BC.
I need help paying my tuition. It costs $3,145. The additional $210 on my fundraiser covers the cost of my mandatory books. I've chosen this site to fundraise because it's a local BC company.
My course runs from now until April. I'll be paying & trading for my travel, accomodation and supplies myself. It's 4-day intensives once a month, with plenty of study in between. In the spring, I may get to start supervised clinic, treating clients with the support of my teachers.
Because I'm developing myself as a herbalist, I'm delighted to offer teas, salves, tinctures, medicinal massage oil and consultations in trade for your financial support. It's sort of like community-supported-herbal-training! You pay in advance, and get goods for what you pay. I'm endeavouring to give something of equal value to your contribution. You are of course also welcome to donate any amount you wish.
I know some of my community doesn't have spare cash, so maybe you'll be able to find some medicine here that you need! These medicines will all be delivered within about a month of when they are ordered.
Anything you're able to give, even $1, helps so much. I know people always say that but it's true. And please spread the word and share this page to help me reach my goal! I'm sure a lot of your friends who I don't know could use some herbal medicine too. I'm always available to answer any questions.
I am so, so very excited to be able to offer back what I've learned after this year of school.
Your support is deeply appreciated.
THANK YOU!!
~<3~
Larkin
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*back - again! - by popular demand!* Skullcap, passionflower & chamomile Drink to calm nervousness, irritability & restlessness, and to help go to sleep. Supports and repairs the central nervous system. Not for use with opiods. Not for use with sedative drugs. Do not take with driving or using heavy machinery. Can make you drowsy. Not for use in pregnancy. Passionflower wildcrafted by Larkin 14 g / 0.5 oz. by weight Directions for use on label
- 5 ordered
Cinnamon, ginger & cardamom Also amazing for nausea! Do not take if on blood thinners. Use with caution if hot spicy things upset your stomach, increase your acid reflux, or you have a stomach ulcer. Directions for use on label
- 7 ordered
- 5 remaining
Arnica & comfrey For sprains, bruises and other injuries - reduces swelling and pain, & rebuilds damaged tissue. Not for use on open wounds or infected areas All ingredients wildcrafted by Larkin 25mL / 0.85 oz. Comes in amber salve jar Directions for use on label
- 1 ordered
- 4 remaining
Calendula, usnea & a wee bit 'o pine This anti-fungal cream has the consistency of lotion for easy application. Great on athlete's foot, yeast overgrowth or other skin fungi problems. Usnea wildcrafted by Larkin 25mL / 0.85 oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label Available in 50mL also - see incentives
- 3 ordered
- 5 remaining
Goat fat & cottonwood Just what it says - animal fat coats and soothes burns, and cottonwood both disinfects and encourages new skin growth. The perfect balm! Larkin was part of making every ingredient in this salve. Size 25mL / 0.85oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label
- 2 ordered
- 2 remaining
*back by popular demand!* Pine, mint, eucalyptus & wintergreen Rub on your chest to relieve congestion & reduce pain while helping kill germs Can also be used as a sore muscle rub! (no cold required) :) Eucalyptus and pine wildcrafted by Larkin 25 mL / 0.85 oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label
- 0 ordered
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Cayenne, cinnamon & peppermint This cream stimulates circulation to relieve the pain of sore muscles and reduce inflammation. Cinnamon dulls pain when applied topically, and cayenne works to create longer-term pain relief (ask if you'd like to know more). Also, this cream smells delicious! Has the consistency of lotion for easy application. Comes in amber salve jar Directions for use on label 25mL / 0.85 oz. Available in 50mL also - see incentives
- 5 ordered
- 7 remaining
Skullcap, passionflower, ashwaganda & chamomile This combination of herbs not only calms you down, but increases your resilience to stress in the future with the help of ashwaganda. Not for use in pregnancy. Do not take when driving or operating heavy machinery. Do not take if you have a stomach ulcer. Do not take with benzodiazepines or barbituates (zopiclone OK). Do not take if you use anti-siezure medication. Do not take if you have a nightshade allergy. Do not take with opiods. Do not take with sedative drugs. Passionflower wildcrafted by Larkin 30mL / 1 fl. oz. Alcohol tincture Comes in amber glass dropper bottle Directions for use on label
- 6 ordered
- 1 remaining
Ashwaganda, valerian & passionflower This blend will help put you to sleep as well as help you stay there. Valerian is a powerful sedative, and passionflower works to get you into sleep. Ashwaganda helps you stay. Both passionflower and ashwaganda are reparative for sleep cycles, supporting better sleep health in the future. As someone with sleep problems, these herbs have come through for me me many times. Valerian & Passionflower wildcrafted by Larkin 30mL / 1 fl. oz. Alcohol tincture Comes in amber glass dropper bottle Directions for use on label
- 1 ordered
Cinnamon, turmeric, ginger & a little bit 'o cayenne Take after eating to warm and help digestion. Awesome against nausea too! Decreases flatulence. Great antioxidant. Use with caution if hot spicy things upset your stomach/worsen your acid reflux, or you have a stomach ulcer. Do not use with blood thinners. Not for use in pregnancy. Do not use if you have gallstones. Do not use if allergic to nightshades. 30mL / 1 fl. oz. Alcohol tincture Comes in amber glass dropper bottle Directions for use on label
- 7 ordered
- 6 remaining
Rose honey, hawthorne, albizia & a tiny bit o' cayenne For grief, sadness, trauma & depression ~ to lighten & brighten the spirit, open the heart & make coping & recovery easier. Do not use if taking SSRIs. Do not use if taking heart medication. Do not use if taking digitalis-based drugs. Do not use if taking blood thinners. Do not use if allergic to nightshades. Rose, Hawthorne & Albizia wildcrafted by Larkin 30mL / 1 fl. oz. Alcohol tincture Comes in amber glass dropper bottle Directions for use on label
- 0 ordered
- 1 remaining
Calendula, usnea & a wee bit 'o pine This anti-fungal cream has the consistency of lotion for easy application. Great on athlete's foot, yeast overgrowth or other skin fungi problems. Usnea wildcrafted by Larkin 50mL / 1.7 oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label Available in 25mL also - see incentives
- 2 ordered
- 10 remaining
Cayenne, cinnamon & peppermint This cream stimulates circulation to relieve the pain of sore muscles and reduce inflammation. Cinnamon dulls pain when applied topically, and cayenne works to create longer-term pain relief (ask if you'd like to know more). Also, this cream smells delicious! Has the consistency of lotion for easy application. Comes in amber salve jar Directions for use on label 50mL / 1.7 oz. Available in 25mL also - see incentives
- 3 ordered
- 5 remaining
Cinnamon, ginger & arnica Use this massage oil to further increase circulation, warm muscles up, and dull pain Not for use on open wounds, or hot inflamed injured tissue Arnica wildcrafted by Larkin 30 mL / 1 fl. oz. Comes in amber glass bottle Directions for use on label
- 1 ordered
Consultation with Larkin in early 2017 (between Jan-April at your convenience). The consultation will be a half-hour long, and can be done at a distance via Skype or phone. Following the consultation Larkin will provide detailed recommendations for herbal health care.
- 7 ordered
Consultation with Larkin in early 2017 (between Jan-April at your convenience). The consultation will be a half-hour long, and can be done at a distance via Skype or phone. Following the consultation Larkin will provide a customized tincture, along with detailed recommendations for herbal health care.
- 0 ordered
2 successive consultations with Larkin in early 2017 (between Jan-April at your convenience). Each consultation will be a half-hour long, and can be done at a distance via Skype or phone. Following each consultation Larkin will provide detailed recommendations for herbal health care.
- 1 ordered
2 successive consultations with Larkin in early 2017 (between Jan-April at your convenience). Each consultation will be a half-hour long, and can be done at a distance via Skype or phone. Following each consultation Larkin will provide a customized tincture, along with detailed recommendations for herbal health care.
- 4 ordered
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Western coltsfoot, pearly everlasting & ox-eye daisy Calms coughing and helps dry up mucous. Great to use when a cough won't stop and is keeping you awake. Not for use with a dry cough. All ingredients wildcrafted by Larkin 12 g / 0.42 oz. by weight Directions for use on label
- 6 ordered
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Skullcap, passionflower & chamomile Drink to calm nervousness, irritability & restlessness, and to help go to sleep. Supports and repairs the central nervous system. Not for use with opiods. Not for use with sedative drugs. Do not take with driving or using heavy machinery. Can make you drowsy. Not for use in pregnancy. Passionflower wildcrafted by Larkin 14 g / 0.5 oz. by weight Directions for use on label
- 2 ordered
- 0 remaining
*back by popular demand!* Skullcap, passionflower & chamomile Drink to calm nervousness, irritability & restlessness, and to help go to sleep. Supports and repairs the central nervous system. Not for use with opiods. Not for use with sedative drugs. Do not take with driving or using heavy machinery. Can make you drowsy. Not for use in pregnancy. Passionflower wildcrafted by Larkin 14 g / 0.5 oz. by weight Directions for use on label
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Pine, mint, eucalyptus & wintergreen Rub on your chest to relieve congestion & reduce pain while helping kill germs Can also be used as a sore muscle rub! (no cold required) :) Pine and eucalyptus wildcrafted by Larkin 25 mL / 0.85 oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label
- 4 ordered
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Pine, mint, eucalyptus & wintergreen Rub on your chest to relieve congestion & reduce pain while helping kill germs Can also be used as a sore muscle rub! (no cold required) :) Pine and eucalyptus wildcrafted by Larkin 25 mL / 0.85 oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label
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*back - again! - by popular demand!* Skullcap, passionflower & chamomile Drink to calm nervousness, irritability & restlessness, and to help go to sleep. Supports and repairs the central nervous system. Not for use with opiods. Not for use with sedative drugs. Do not take with driving or using heavy machinery. Can make you drowsy. Not for use in pregnancy. Passionflower wildcrafted by Larkin 14 g / 0.5 oz. by weight Directions for use on label
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Cinnamon, ginger & cardamom Also amazing for nausea! Do not take if on blood thinners. Use with caution if hot spicy things upset your stomach, increase your acid reflux, or you have a stomach ulcer. Directions for use on label
- 7 ordered
- 5 remaining
Arnica & comfrey For sprains, bruises and other injuries - reduces swelling and pain, & rebuilds damaged tissue. Not for use on open wounds or infected areas All ingredients wildcrafted by Larkin 25mL / 0.85 oz. Comes in amber salve jar Directions for use on label
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Calendula, usnea & a wee bit 'o pine This anti-fungal cream has the consistency of lotion for easy application. Great on athlete's foot, yeast overgrowth or other skin fungi problems. Usnea wildcrafted by Larkin 25mL / 0.85 oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label Available in 50mL also - see incentives
- 3 ordered
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Goat fat & cottonwood Just what it says - animal fat coats and soothes burns, and cottonwood both disinfects and encourages new skin growth. The perfect balm! Larkin was part of making every ingredient in this salve. Size 25mL / 0.85oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label
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*back by popular demand!* Pine, mint, eucalyptus & wintergreen Rub on your chest to relieve congestion & reduce pain while helping kill germs Can also be used as a sore muscle rub! (no cold required) :) Eucalyptus and pine wildcrafted by Larkin 25 mL / 0.85 oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label
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Cayenne, cinnamon & peppermint This cream stimulates circulation to relieve the pain of sore muscles and reduce inflammation. Cinnamon dulls pain when applied topically, and cayenne works to create longer-term pain relief (ask if you'd like to know more). Also, this cream smells delicious! Has the consistency of lotion for easy application. Comes in amber salve jar Directions for use on label 25mL / 0.85 oz. Available in 50mL also - see incentives
- 5 ordered
- 7 remaining
Skullcap, passionflower, ashwaganda & chamomile This combination of herbs not only calms you down, but increases your resilience to stress in the future with the help of ashwaganda. Not for use in pregnancy. Do not take when driving or operating heavy machinery. Do not take if you have a stomach ulcer. Do not take with benzodiazepines or barbituates (zopiclone OK). Do not take if you use anti-siezure medication. Do not take if you have a nightshade allergy. Do not take with opiods. Do not take with sedative drugs. Passionflower wildcrafted by Larkin 30mL / 1 fl. oz. Alcohol tincture Comes in amber glass dropper bottle Directions for use on label
- 6 ordered
- 1 remaining
Ashwaganda, valerian & passionflower This blend will help put you to sleep as well as help you stay there. Valerian is a powerful sedative, and passionflower works to get you into sleep. Ashwaganda helps you stay. Both passionflower and ashwaganda are reparative for sleep cycles, supporting better sleep health in the future. As someone with sleep problems, these herbs have come through for me me many times. Valerian & Passionflower wildcrafted by Larkin 30mL / 1 fl. oz. Alcohol tincture Comes in amber glass dropper bottle Directions for use on label
- 1 ordered
Cinnamon, turmeric, ginger & a little bit 'o cayenne Take after eating to warm and help digestion. Awesome against nausea too! Decreases flatulence. Great antioxidant. Use with caution if hot spicy things upset your stomach/worsen your acid reflux, or you have a stomach ulcer. Do not use with blood thinners. Not for use in pregnancy. Do not use if you have gallstones. Do not use if allergic to nightshades. 30mL / 1 fl. oz. Alcohol tincture Comes in amber glass dropper bottle Directions for use on label
- 7 ordered
- 6 remaining
Rose honey, hawthorne, albizia & a tiny bit o' cayenne For grief, sadness, trauma & depression ~ to lighten & brighten the spirit, open the heart & make coping & recovery easier. Do not use if taking SSRIs. Do not use if taking heart medication. Do not use if taking digitalis-based drugs. Do not use if taking blood thinners. Do not use if allergic to nightshades. Rose, Hawthorne & Albizia wildcrafted by Larkin 30mL / 1 fl. oz. Alcohol tincture Comes in amber glass dropper bottle Directions for use on label
- 0 ordered
- 1 remaining
Calendula, usnea & a wee bit 'o pine This anti-fungal cream has the consistency of lotion for easy application. Great on athlete's foot, yeast overgrowth or other skin fungi problems. Usnea wildcrafted by Larkin 50mL / 1.7 oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label Available in 25mL also - see incentives
- 2 ordered
- 10 remaining
Cayenne, cinnamon & peppermint This cream stimulates circulation to relieve the pain of sore muscles and reduce inflammation. Cinnamon dulls pain when applied topically, and cayenne works to create longer-term pain relief (ask if you'd like to know more). Also, this cream smells delicious! Has the consistency of lotion for easy application. Comes in amber salve jar Directions for use on label 50mL / 1.7 oz. Available in 25mL also - see incentives
- 3 ordered
- 5 remaining
Cinnamon, ginger & arnica Use this massage oil to further increase circulation, warm muscles up, and dull pain Not for use on open wounds, or hot inflamed injured tissue Arnica wildcrafted by Larkin 30 mL / 1 fl. oz. Comes in amber glass bottle Directions for use on label
- 1 ordered
Consultation with Larkin in early 2017 (between Jan-April at your convenience). The consultation will be a half-hour long, and can be done at a distance via Skype or phone. Following the consultation Larkin will provide detailed recommendations for herbal health care.
- 7 ordered
Consultation with Larkin in early 2017 (between Jan-April at your convenience). The consultation will be a half-hour long, and can be done at a distance via Skype or phone. Following the consultation Larkin will provide a customized tincture, along with detailed recommendations for herbal health care.
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2 successive consultations with Larkin in early 2017 (between Jan-April at your convenience). Each consultation will be a half-hour long, and can be done at a distance via Skype or phone. Following each consultation Larkin will provide detailed recommendations for herbal health care.
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2 successive consultations with Larkin in early 2017 (between Jan-April at your convenience). Each consultation will be a half-hour long, and can be done at a distance via Skype or phone. Following each consultation Larkin will provide a customized tincture, along with detailed recommendations for herbal health care.
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Western coltsfoot, pearly everlasting & ox-eye daisy Calms coughing and helps dry up mucous. Great to use when a cough won't stop and is keeping you awake. Not for use with a dry cough. All ingredients wildcrafted by Larkin 12 g / 0.42 oz. by weight Directions for use on label
- 6 ordered
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Skullcap, passionflower & chamomile Drink to calm nervousness, irritability & restlessness, and to help go to sleep. Supports and repairs the central nervous system. Not for use with opiods. Not for use with sedative drugs. Do not take with driving or using heavy machinery. Can make you drowsy. Not for use in pregnancy. Passionflower wildcrafted by Larkin 14 g / 0.5 oz. by weight Directions for use on label
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*back by popular demand!* Skullcap, passionflower & chamomile Drink to calm nervousness, irritability & restlessness, and to help go to sleep. Supports and repairs the central nervous system. Not for use with opiods. Not for use with sedative drugs. Do not take with driving or using heavy machinery. Can make you drowsy. Not for use in pregnancy. Passionflower wildcrafted by Larkin 14 g / 0.5 oz. by weight Directions for use on label
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Pine, mint, eucalyptus & wintergreen Rub on your chest to relieve congestion & reduce pain while helping kill germs Can also be used as a sore muscle rub! (no cold required) :) Pine and eucalyptus wildcrafted by Larkin 25 mL / 0.85 oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label
- 4 ordered
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Pine, mint, eucalyptus & wintergreen Rub on your chest to relieve congestion & reduce pain while helping kill germs Can also be used as a sore muscle rub! (no cold required) :) Pine and eucalyptus wildcrafted by Larkin 25 mL / 0.85 oz. Comes in amber glass salve jar Directions for use on label
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