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and health. Honor and appreciate individuality as mutual appreciation begets mutual support. Protect the planetary rights of other persons and all species. Harming oneself and others is the fundamental basis of disease. Harvest from your heart; connect with the heart of the circle of giving. Base your herbal research on empirical investigation and scientific research that does not involve the confinement and ill-treatment of a member of any species.

THE TWO PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL POWER

Come from the heart

Expressing our true feelings and intuition from the heart is how each of us measures up to all others and develops a sense of self-esteem, personal power, and fearlessness. Spontaneity lives.

Dance and sing

Herbal medicine-making is a Path of Passion. Cut loose and celebrate your life.

APPENDIX D

EXTRACT INFORMATION CHART

(As prepared for the California School of Herbal Studies)

Country name of herb: ___________________________________

Latin botanical name: ____________________________________

Method: Folk________________Weight/Volume______________

W/V____________________

Total weight of herb used___________Gm

Total menstruum___________ml

Vol. 190-proof alcohol___________ml

Vol. distilled water___________ml

Vol. vegie glycerin___________ml

Other___________ml

Batch #_________________________________

Date prepared_________________________________

Date pressed_________________________________

Yield 1st press___________ml

Weight wet marc___________ml

Weight dry marc___________ml

Final yield of filtered extract___________ml

Source of herb_______________________________________________________

Quality: Primo___________Excellent___________Good___________

PROCEDURE NOTES: i.e., Methods of grinding used, what worked, what didn’t; all idiosyncrasies of the herb being processed; how processing might be done better next time; performance of menstruum, suggested changes next time; alternate w/v, etc.

EMPIRICAL NOTES: i.e., all feedback received about the use of this extract.

APPENDIX E

HARVESTING INFORMATION CHART

(As prepared for the California School of Herbal Studies)

Herb gathered:

Botanical name_______________________________________

Common name(s)_______________________________________

Batch #___________Date collected___________Time of day collected___________

Gathering site:

Private or public land; recently worked, farmed, or logged? Distance from nearest highway, power lines, or other manmade structures. Types of fertilizers used and when; any history of herbicides/pesticides used on this land.

Weather conditions during harvest___________Temperature________

Handling methods:

Cleaning method (Shaking, peeling, washing, tools used, etc.)___________

Drying method (Hanging, racks, dehydrator, etc.)__________

Drying conditions (Light exposure, moisture, ventilation, temperature range, environmental factors such as dust, insects, and odors)_______________________

Fresh plant weight___________Dried plant weight___________

The undersigned individual(s) guarantees that these herbs were harvested in ecologically sound areas with conscious care for the plant community and the natural environment in which they are growing.

Signature______________________Date___________

APPENDIX F

FIRST AID FOR POISONING BY ALKALOIDS

Plants ordinarily used by herbalists are not poisonous. Yet, as is well known, some plant components are extremely poisonous. As health allies and caretakers, it is practical to remember that in cases of alkaloid poisoning and other kinds of poisoning, the initial treatment consists in chemical destruction or obstruction and subsequent evacuation of the poison. While each alkaloid, when taken by mouth, will require its own special chemical antidote (see the Merck Index), if any is known, the following general procedure and drugs may be used:

GENERAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove noxious agent from contact with patient.

2. Keep patient warm and lying down. An unconscious or near-unconscious person should be placed on their abdomen, head turned to