The wild places are a sensual feast for those of us who truly love nature. You smell the different smells of the wildflowers, trees and herbs. You feel the warm sun on your skin and the breeze blow through your hair. You can hear the sounds of thousands of leaves rustling in the breeze and the drone of insects and the call of birds. You can see the myriad shades of green and brown in the forests around you.
Actively involving the senses in getting to know plants connects our modern consciousness with an ancient, time-honored way of learning. Experiencing a plant's texture, color, taste and aroma creates a lasting impression of its many characteristics.
I "see" medicinal plants by touching the surface of a leaf, digging my fingers deep into the damp earth where the plant grows, taking a leaf and chewing on it and stretching out on the ground and "see" what the plants sees in its world.
We are the modern-day translators of the historical and botanical information and we are obligated to use herbs in new ways.
It is my small way of contributing to the living heritage of our Mother Earth.
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