Ixaltednaturalbodycare&botanicals

I wrote this article three years ago and I'm still amazed at how relevant it remains.. You can't beat a horse unless it's dead. No offense!

" As an herbalist of African descent, I am concerned that so much of American Herbalism is aggressively portrayed and boldly represented as almost having solely resulted from the ingenuity of exploring, invading and enslaving Western Europeans."

"......, do we really continue to naively and egotistically continue representing the complex integrated world of American Herbalism and Homeopathy as a European creation???"

Still true today

Don't snooze on the must-attend workshops: Qigong & DIY Herbal Care with Shereel Washington . These sessions will amp up your creative spark and prep you to dive headfirst into summer vibes. Buckle up for a wellness boost and get set to rock May like never before! 🌻

As we wave goodbye to spring and roll out the sunny welcome mat for summer, May struts in as the ultimate transition month. With nature in full bloom, it's time to seize the day!

SCHEDULE:
Saturday, May 11, join us for a dose of Qigong. Strengthen your body, loosen up those joints, find your mind, and dance with the rhythm of your breath. Get ready to groove with simple yet effective moves that make your body feel oh-so-good!

Saturday, May 18th will be a fun DIY Herbal Care session! Make and take home a refreshing cream for your body and face, perfect for keeping your skin cool, and nourished, and whip up a delicious herbal tea blend and uncover the hidden treasures of their nutrient perks!

Event Registration and Details
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Adieu To Spring, Hello To Summer Workshop w/Shereel
Saturday, May 11 2-3:30 pm (Qigong) &
Saturday (DIY Herbal Care) May 18, 2-4pm
Mukunda Studio, San Francisco
1250 Folsom Street Floor San Francisco, CA 94103

As we bid farewell to spring and welcome the warm days of summer, May is the month that marks the transition. It's when nature is at its peak, and everything around us is blooming. To make the most of this vibrant month, there are two essential workshops that you shouldn't miss: Qigong & DIY Herbal Care with Shereel. These workshops will help you express yourself fully and unleash your creative fire so you can enthusiastically step into summer. Get ready to take your health and “Well-Being” to the next level and make this May a month to remember!

Special PROMO: 10% DISCOUNT FOR BOTH SESSIONS
THE SALE ENDS FRIDAY, APRIL 26.

REGISTER TODAY.

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Adieu To Spring Hello To Summer Workshops With Shereel Join us for a fun-filled day of workshops with Shereel as we say goodbye to spring and hello to summer!

Happy April Showers, but it's all spring though. Did you miss attending the Well Being Fair? Didn't get a chance to shop at the Herbal Counter? Don't worry. I still have a few items left and I can't wait to get them TO YOU!
Handcrafted, wild foraged and locally obtained with love by me.

What do I have in my basket?

1) SPRING CLEAN TONIC 2 OZ SIZE $12.00
Get ready to bounce into superhero mode!
This gem will have you clear as a whistle to help you battle spring time bloom flurries a.k.a. allergies. The strong woman in this tonic is Nettle. Nettle is anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, and mineral rich. Get this in your hands now! 🤗🤗🤗

2) NETTLE BALM MINT TEA $5.00 EACH
This tea is a perfect adjunct to the tonic for an extra boost. Wonder twins powers activate! Shape of clear sinuses!

3) GLOWING DERMIS CREAM 1 OZ SIZE $10.00
Quench your skins thirst and help stave off itchiness!
Chamomile is the force of nature here. She'll chill your skin out and have you looking all glowy and hydrated. You go girl!

4) LOCKS & LIMBS ROSEMARY OIL 2 OZ SIZE $12.00
Stimulate and rejuvenate hair and body to get ready to party under the spring sun. Rosemary is all up in there. Homegrown and freshly dried. She's gonna come through for you all the way.

WANT THE WHOLE SET? $35
1 SPRING CLEAN TONIC,
1 NETTLE BALM MINT TEA,
1 GLOWING DERMIS CREAM,
1 LOCKS & LIMBS ROSEMARY OIL

DM for purchase handle and shipping cost. Get this while supplies last.

I had a wonderful time presenting at yesterday and what a lovely thank you gift that I received. I can't wait to drink all of this.

Spring is upon us, and I'm excited to share that my new course, Folk Medicine: Changing The Narrative, is available and is one of the featured courses on LearningHerbs.com. All you have to do is become a member, subscribe, and get access. It's a beautiful 5 episode audio that takes you through the history and easy how-to's in awakening this timeless traditional medicine practice.

Access here
https://learningherbs.com/herbmentor/

TOMORROW it's going down!
Well Being Fair presented by and

Don't these look good-

Nettle Balm Mint Tea
Spring Clean Tonic
Locks & Limbs Rosemary Oil
Glowing Dermis Cream

Plus FREE herb educational resources minus the flashcards. 😉

Spring is almost here, and this Saturday, March 16, will help kick off the start of the season at the Well Being Fair in San Francisco, presented by Mukunda Studio and TendWell Collective from 12pm -4pm. I can't wait to see you. Get ready for Spring with the delectable herbal goodies I'll be selling: Rosemary Hair & Skin Oil, Chamomile Skin Cream, Spring Clean Herb Tonic made with apple cider vinegar and Nettle infused honey, and a springtime herb tea blend. You want to make sure you get this! Come, come all, and get nourished.

Also, check out the great interview.
https://youtu.be/fMjkf9gCVh8?si=HZVmTqDFHec-r0iH

Spring is in the air and what a better way to kick things off than to be at the Well Being Fair presented by and on *Saturday * March 16 from 12 to 4pm at Mukunda Studio in SF. You can find me at the Herbal Counter selling Spring delights to help you swing into the new season. From scrumptious hair oil, a nourishing facial cream, spring health tonic to herbal tea blends, you'll be ready to go. I can't wait to see you with these offerings.

My upcoming webinar this week. Spaces are filing fast so sign up now

Folk Medicine Webinar✨

What's good, people. It's been a minute since my last post. Things have certainly changed around here on Facebook. It was very different from when it started some years ago; for me, that would be back in 2009. Anyway, I've been doing great and busy. IXALT had an outstanding performance the weekend prior at First Covenant Church, Oakland, with Anastasis Ballet Company and Open Dance Studios for their Worship Arts Night. It was STELLAR. Everyone's presentations were exquisite. IXALT shared hula, a song, and an oli (chant) with narration by Joseph Washington. It was wonderful.

The weekend before, I presented on Black North American Herbalism and Foodways at the Kensington Library. We had a great time and gave samples of Ixaltednaturalbodycare&botanicals signature tea blend, 'Know Your Roots.'

I got a new blog post on LearningHerbs.com that's making quite a splash. Read here https://learningherbs.com/remedies-

And an upcoming webinar happening this week
https://explore.learningherbs.com/folk-medicine-with-shereel-washington/

And as a final kicker, a social media collaboration with Traditional Medicinals to highlight historical Black Herbalist on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/tradmedicinals/

Man, there's no way I could've manifested all of these blessings. Only God can do that, and I thank Him.

God knows the thoughts, plans, and concerns He has toward us, which are never to harm us but to prosper, strengthen, and mature us.

To God Be The Glory!

Folk Medicine Webinar, with Shereel Washington & Tara Ruth of LearningHerbs Join Tara Ruth and herbalist Shereel Washington for an insightful interview on Folk Medicine and the transformative art of crafting herbal remedies at home. Explore the roots of folk medicine, discover affordable herbalism, transform your kitchen into a healing space, and connect with ancestral wisd...

Remember that post on Red Onion Syrup that I promised, it's here LearningHerbs.com . You're going to love it. Be sure subscribe if you haven't and stay tuned for my upcoming 5-part series: Folk Medicine: Changing The Narrative

How to Make Red Onion Syrup Onion syrup is a traditional remedy for mild coughs and sore throats. Learn how to make this easy remedy in your own kitchen.

Thank you so much . It was wonderful to share. Thanks for having me

What an AMAZING DAY!

First, I had a beautiful feldenkrais session this morning that felt so good.

Second, I had a delicious lunch at Sequoia Diner in Oakland

And the creme de la creme-

The Practitioners Gatherings hosted by and . This was more than blissful. It was necessary. I'm so thankful and blessed to be part of the Well Being Faire Community. Can't wait til the Spring one.

What an amazing day! So many thanks for everyone generous support. It's truly an honor to serve YOU in this way! God bless.

From Well Being Faire:
"your products were a hit!...folks loved your beautifully packaged and crafted offerings…including myself!"

Please share your experience and if you'd like to be added to my email list, DM me.

Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year.

The Well Being Faire is back again, this time for Winter. I'll be selling these amazing herbal delights THIS SATURDAY at Mukunda Studios in SF 12 noon to 4 pm

On the menu-

Winter Syrups:
Chilly Mugwort & Merry Rosehips
Benefits: Chilly Mugwort-supports the digestion, a champ for festive chomping & Merry Rose Hips- festive treat to support your immunity

Body Oils:
Glorious Hair & Skin and Begone Pain
Benefits: Glorious Hair & Skin- cleansing, hydrating, leaves the skin and hair glowing; Begone Pain- for those pesky cold winter aches

Immune Tonics:
Classic Fire Cider and our signature Fire Train fire cider
Benefits: stimulates immunity to keep colds and flu away.

Everything is handcrafted and mostly wild foraged just FOR YOU!

Each of these items will sell at $12 each in a generous 2 oz size. These make great stocking stuffers too.

Be sure to get yours while supplies last. I take Venmo, Cash App and Paypal

2024 is already looking SWEET! New logo & website refresh and BIGGER things on the horizon. ❤️🌈

Happiest of Thanksgiving Everybody!

Ideally, this day should be celebrated daily because there are so many things to be grateful for. As one person put it, "I'm doing better than I deserve". I love this statement because it underscores Grace & Mercy. Though I can't warrant Grace or Mercy, I'm grateful that God's gives it so freely. To me, Thanksgiving is a day to remind me of just that and more. This morning upon rising, I thanked God for His forgiveness. I thanked God for my husband. I thank God for my health and strength. Most of all, I thanked God for allowing to see another day. With all the upheavel going on in other parts of the world as well here in the U.S., I'm grateful for His provision and protection, both of which I cannot earn nor deserve. God is good ALL THE TIME! May the truth of this resonate with someone today and that The Lord of Heaven of Earth. The Creator of the Universe, The Great I AM loves each of every one of us.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Can't believe it's been a year

Yesterdays Open House .herbschool was AMAZEBALLS! The focus and intentionality of the presentations were OUTSTANDING!

Pictures here are just a few of the brilliant offerings that was presented.

Kudos to you -cordials. I got Bitter Truth. DELISH!

-trauma. This is so needed. I got the Brain Tonic.

- Elder Care. I purchased her zine. I loved reading it. This work is crucial and needed.

To all the other students , Thank you for all your hard work. Go get um!