Human States
Most people do not come to herbs looking for a Latin name. They come because of how they feel, or how they would like to. So this is where we begin: with eight human states, and the herbs people have long reached for in each.
Every state has its own guide: the herbs, how they are prepared, and what to read next. Start with how you want to feel.
SleepNot a gap in the day but the work of renewal. An invitation to let go.
CalmLess a place you reach than a state you become. An invitation to exhale.
AwakeWakefulness as a choice, not a struggle. An invitation to rise.
FocusThe clarity of a mind that has found its centre. An invitation to be fully where you are.
JoyThe steady resonance of a life in alignment. An invitation to glow.
GroundedNot where you stand but how you stand. An invitation to anchor.
ResilientA body that knows how to protect and clear itself. An invitation to strengthen.
DesireThe natural pulse of your own vitality. An invitation to connect.
The herb quiz
Find your herb
Start with the state you are after. A few questions, two minutes, and a herb to begin with.