Herbal Resources
This page is integrated with our director Michael Vertolli's Blog. It includes downloadable files of information that is a supplement to the content of the blog. It also includes supplementary handouts and articles provided for online students.
Harvesting Artist's Conk (Ganoderma)
Posted on August 5, 2013.
This post explains in detail the process of harvesting artist's conk (Ganoderma applanatum). The following PDF document, from the materia medica of the Traditional Herbalist program, provides detailed information on the properties and uses of this herb.
Download Artist's Conk Fruiting Body
Harvesting Ground Ivy
Posted on July 4, 2013.
This post explains in detail the process of harvesting ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea). The following PDF document, from the materia medica of the Traditional Herbalist program, provides detailed information on the properties and uses of this herb.
Making Medicine, Part 3 of 5
Posted on August 22, 2012.
This post is part of a series of five posts that uses the example of wild harvesting and making a fresh herb tincture of blue vervain (Verbena hastata) to explain in detail the process of making tinctures. The following PDF document is an article on parasites from the Summer 2000 issue of Vitality Magazine that is referenced in this post.
Download Dealing With Parasites
Making Medicine, Part 5 of 5
Posted on March 6, 2014.
This post is part of a series of five posts that uses the example of wild harvesting and making a fresh herb tincture of blue vervain (Verbena hastata) to explain in detail the process of making tinctures. The following PDF document, from the materia medica of the Traditional Herbalist program, provides detailed information on the properties and uses of blue vervain.
Motherwort
Posted on April 2, 2014.
This post introduces the first of our materia medica videos. Each of these videos provides detailed information on identifying, harvesting and the medicinal uses of a single herb. The first video is on motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca). The following PDF document, from the materia medica of the Traditional Herbalist program, is a supplement to the video. It provides detailed information on the properties and uses of motherwort.
The Pros and Cons of Standardization
This article is provided here in answer to a question about standardized herbal extracts that was posted on the Healing With Herbs online forum.
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Wild Harvesting Herbs
Posted on July 6, 2012.
This post addresses some of the issues concerning wild harvesting medicinal herbs. This PDF document, the contents of which were included in the post, is a handout from the Herbal Field Studies Introductory Class.
Download Guidelines for Ethical Wild Harvesting
Living With Viruses and Viral Pandemics
Posted on March 15, 2020.
In this post Michael has provided some resources to help people deal with the COVID-19 and other viral pandemics. This article is one of those resources.
Download Surviving and Thriving in a World Full of Viruses
Immune Support and the Natural Treatment of Colds and Flu
Posted on March 16, 2020.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Vertolli has made this lecture free to the public on YouTube. This PDF document is supplementary to the lecture.
Download Immune Support and the Natural Treatment of Colds and Flu Supplement
COVID-19. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Posted on November 21, 2020.
This study takes a preliminary look at the amount of PPE waste building up in the envirnonment.
Download An Emerging Source of Plastic Polution