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An oracle deck that opens an ancient portal into the energy and healing power that connects the stars above us and the plants growing from the earth.Open an ancient portal to discover the powerful connection between the healing wisdom of plants and their astrological rulers with this unique 55-card oracle deck and guidebook. Each richly illustrated card depicts a sacred plant ally and its planetary correspondences, while the guidebook illuminates the traditional medicinal applications, ceremonial uses, spiritual messages, animal guides, and symbolic meanings associated with these important herbs, trees, flowers, and mushrooms.

A renowned practitioner of herbal medicine offers a beautiful introduction to adaptogenic herbs, explaining what they are, how they improve your life, and how you can use them for personal wellness. Adaptogenic herbs—like ginseng, cordyceps, and rhodiola—work to counteract the effects of stresses on the body. Used for millennia in Eastern healing, they have now become popular again. Adriana Ayales, owner of Anima Mundi Herbals, shares her in-depth knowledge of these amazing herbs. In addition to a list of complementary herbs that pair wells with adaptogens, Ayales also lists “master herbs” being researched for their adaptogenic-like chemistry. She offers 30 recipes for food, drinks, and natural beauty cures that can help banish fatigue, sharpen your mind, stimulate your central nervous system, and enhance vitality. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this authoritative guide also provides daily self-care tips for promoting wellness in mind, body, and spirit.From ginseng to cordyceps to rhodiola, centuries-old adaptogens are popular again. The core essence of these widely available herbs is that they are masterful longevity tonics, popularly known for their ability to protect against the negative effects of stress. In this beautifully illustrated book, Adriana Ayales, founder of Anima Mundi Herbals, shares must-know information on adaptogens and secondary adaptogens. You’ll also find everyday self-care recipes, from warming tonics and lattes to foods like smoothie bowls, to cocktails and spritzers, as well as bath and body products. With this book at hand, you can navigate the amazing world of adaptogens.

A transformative, in-depth guide to ancient shamanic healing practices and the power of medicinal plants by the creator and owner of Anima Mundi Herbals.Among the ancient and vibrantly alive Indigenous traditions is curanderismo—the medicine traditions practiced in Central and South America. In this book by rainforest herbalist Adriana Ayales, you’ll explore the rich healing practices of curanderos and learn how to identify and use powerful plants, herbs, fungi, and resins to assist with everything from cleansing rituals to emotional healing, spiritual protection, and enhancing physical vitality. You’ll discover traditional plant medicines, along with detailed descriptions, medicinal uses, and rituals that can help you incorporate plant-based remedies and spiritual ceremonies into your life.To curanderos, there’s no distinction between nature and humans. Like many native medicine peoples around the world, curanderos believe that the origin of disease and imbalances is energetic… as is the healing process. Through understanding how to recognize patterns of illness and using plant-based treatments, you’ll learn to heal on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.