Regardless of your level of herbal knowledge, the majority of us recognize that cultivating a relationship with plants inadvertently broadens and deepens our relationship with other living beings and the planet, however, a more subtle expansion of perception happens within ourselves, which can sometimes go unnoticed.

At some point on our herbal journey, we find out that through tasting herbs and sensing our physical reaction to that herb, we can glean specific information about that plant’s medicinal qualities. Over time, we realize that no matter how much we read about different plants, it is only through tasting, sensing, and experiencing herbs, that we really come to understand how to use them.

Consequentially, on our quest to learn more about the plants themselves, we inadvertently learn to tune in to our physical experience, to ground ourselves in the present moment, and to feel. This expansion of awareness gradually accumulates, becoming more sensitive, and more readily available for us to tap into.

One of the best ways to encourage the unfolding of our physical self-awareness is to make herbal preparations. While at first, it may be daunting to think about Herbal Medicine Making, a great way to encourage development is through culinary herbal endeavors.

The recipe below is delicious! Take the time to try this simple recipe out, and in the process, make the effort to taste each herb individually, while making sure to tune in to your body’s physiological response.

(written by Alberto Carbo)