Herbalist Kerry
@kerrylavigne.bsky.social
Clinical herbalist helping clients weave herbal medicine and conventional care together for whole-person health. I specialize in stress, menopause, and preventative healthcare, meeting people through online appointments and community.
Our medical system often overlooks personalized wellness. Herbalism, meditation, and massage (and other alternative therapies) offer tailored approaches that, when combined with conventional medicine, can dramatically improve individual health outcomes.
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Our medical system often overlooks personalized wellness. Herbalism, meditation, and massage (and other alternative therapies) offer tailored approaches that, when combined with conventional medicine, can dramatically improve individual health outcomes.
Did you know that some everyday plants hold fascinating properties and traditional uses? I was on a break and walking through the hospital's roof patio garden. I admit that I enjoy the fact that these medicinal herbs were hiding there...traditional medicine found in a modern hospital garden. 💜
October 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Did you know that some everyday plants hold fascinating properties and traditional uses? I was on a break and walking through the hospital's roof patio garden. I admit that I enjoy the fact that these medicinal herbs were hiding there...traditional medicine found in a modern hospital garden. 💜
Working in the ER this week, I've already seen coughs, fever, vomiting, body aches, and it's only the 3rd week of October. Besides elderberry syrup and homemade chicken soup, building your immunity is the most important thing you can do. See if you can check off each of these strategies this week!
October 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Working in the ER this week, I've already seen coughs, fever, vomiting, body aches, and it's only the 3rd week of October. Besides elderberry syrup and homemade chicken soup, building your immunity is the most important thing you can do. See if you can check off each of these strategies this week!
Overlooked health hacks in the kitchen: Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory powerhouse. Ginger: Digestion and a circulatory booster. Cinnamon: Helps with blood sugar, sustained energy. Cayenne: Metabolism, improved nutrient absorption. Garlic: Potent natural antibiotic and immune booster! #FoodasMedicine
October 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Overlooked health hacks in the kitchen: Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory powerhouse. Ginger: Digestion and a circulatory booster. Cinnamon: Helps with blood sugar, sustained energy. Cayenne: Metabolism, improved nutrient absorption. Garlic: Potent natural antibiotic and immune booster! #FoodasMedicine
People underestimate the power of herbs to heal. They’re gentle and take time to work for the most part, though there are some that work quickly. Herbs, diet and lifestyle improvements can often make remarkable, positive health changes. As a clinical herbalist, I’ve seen this happen to my clients.
August 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
People underestimate the power of herbs to heal. They’re gentle and take time to work for the most part, though there are some that work quickly. Herbs, diet and lifestyle improvements can often make remarkable, positive health changes. As a clinical herbalist, I’ve seen this happen to my clients.
I found this scraggly German Chamomile plant in the strip of land outside the hospital. It looks like it's been trampled. Plants really do want to help us - even being available on hospital grounds!
Chamomile is excellent for soothing digestive troubles and calming the body in general.
Chamomile is excellent for soothing digestive troubles and calming the body in general.
July 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I found this scraggly German Chamomile plant in the strip of land outside the hospital. It looks like it's been trampled. Plants really do want to help us - even being available on hospital grounds!
Chamomile is excellent for soothing digestive troubles and calming the body in general.
Chamomile is excellent for soothing digestive troubles and calming the body in general.
Enjoyed a herb walk at the lovely Ferguson Forest, including the indigenous space.
www.fergusonforestcentre.ca/visit/indige...
We learned a ton and it seemed every step we took included another medicinal herb! Thanks to Rebecca and Lorraine for the educational tour!
#medicinalplants #herbwalk
www.fergusonforestcentre.ca/visit/indige...
We learned a ton and it seemed every step we took included another medicinal herb! Thanks to Rebecca and Lorraine for the educational tour!
#medicinalplants #herbwalk
July 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Enjoyed a herb walk at the lovely Ferguson Forest, including the indigenous space.
www.fergusonforestcentre.ca/visit/indige...
We learned a ton and it seemed every step we took included another medicinal herb! Thanks to Rebecca and Lorraine for the educational tour!
#medicinalplants #herbwalk
www.fergusonforestcentre.ca/visit/indige...
We learned a ton and it seemed every step we took included another medicinal herb! Thanks to Rebecca and Lorraine for the educational tour!
#medicinalplants #herbwalk
I grow herbs & food in my garden & also basil, lettuce in my gazebo. My daughter bought the live lettuce trio. I put it in water & it’s growing more lettuce.
Basil is nutritious/tasty. Toss some in to chopped tomatoes/cucumbers/seasoned salt!
#medicinalherbs #growingherbsathome #growyourowngarden
Basil is nutritious/tasty. Toss some in to chopped tomatoes/cucumbers/seasoned salt!
#medicinalherbs #growingherbsathome #growyourowngarden
July 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I grow herbs & food in my garden & also basil, lettuce in my gazebo. My daughter bought the live lettuce trio. I put it in water & it’s growing more lettuce.
Basil is nutritious/tasty. Toss some in to chopped tomatoes/cucumbers/seasoned salt!
#medicinalherbs #growingherbsathome #growyourowngarden
Basil is nutritious/tasty. Toss some in to chopped tomatoes/cucumbers/seasoned salt!
#medicinalherbs #growingherbsathome #growyourowngarden
The rain has been good for the rhubarb! The first big harvest this year and dessert, of course…. 😏
May 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The rain has been good for the rhubarb! The first big harvest this year and dessert, of course…. 😏
If you'd like more information or to book, send me a DM!
May 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If you'd like more information or to book, send me a DM!
My elderberry tree last year. I cut it right back to 1-foot twigs in the start of the year, as there's not much room for it to expand. By around mid-summer, it was wider than my outstretched arms. I'm hoping for the same this year!
The flowers and cooked or dried berries have medicinal properties.
The flowers and cooked or dried berries have medicinal properties.
May 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
My elderberry tree last year. I cut it right back to 1-foot twigs in the start of the year, as there's not much room for it to expand. By around mid-summer, it was wider than my outstretched arms. I'm hoping for the same this year!
The flowers and cooked or dried berries have medicinal properties.
The flowers and cooked or dried berries have medicinal properties.
Herbalism isn't the rejection of conventional medicine. It's the recognition that both approaches have valuable tools for different situations. #herbalmedicine #healingherbs #plantmedicine
April 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Herbalism isn't the rejection of conventional medicine. It's the recognition that both approaches have valuable tools for different situations. #herbalmedicine #healingherbs #plantmedicine
A phytotherapist, also known as a medical herbalist, takes a holistic approach to health using the power of plants. They're trained to understand how herbs can affect the body and work with people to address root causes of their health issues, not just the symptoms.
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Power of Phytotherapy and the Expertise of Medical Herbalists
A phytotherapist, also known as a medical herbalist, takes a holistic approach to health using the power of plants. They're trained to understand how herbs can affect the body and work with people to…
kerrylavigne.podia.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A phytotherapist, also known as a medical herbalist, takes a holistic approach to health using the power of plants. They're trained to understand how herbs can affect the body and work with people to address root causes of their health issues, not just the symptoms.
Click the link to learn more...
Click the link to learn more...
To make dandelion-infused oil, let freshly-picked flowers wilt overnight. Pack into a small Mason jar and cover with olive oil (or oil of your choice). Sit in a windowsill and rotate jar daily; make sure flowers stay covered in the oil. After 6 weeks, strain oil and use on skin or in massage.
April 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
To make dandelion-infused oil, let freshly-picked flowers wilt overnight. Pack into a small Mason jar and cover with olive oil (or oil of your choice). Sit in a windowsill and rotate jar daily; make sure flowers stay covered in the oil. After 6 weeks, strain oil and use on skin or in massage.
Not sure if you're ready to try making a dandelion green salad just yet? There are a couple of fun things you can try - dandelion leaf tea and dandelion massage oil. Pick some dandelion leaves and place in a mug. Add boiling water and let leaves steep. Add honey and a slice of lemon, then enjoy.
April 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Not sure if you're ready to try making a dandelion green salad just yet? There are a couple of fun things you can try - dandelion leaf tea and dandelion massage oil. Pick some dandelion leaves and place in a mug. Add boiling water and let leaves steep. Add honey and a slice of lemon, then enjoy.
Rather than spraying to get rid of dandelions in your lawn, why not go out to pick them to enjoy the free food and medicine? 🙂 See my previous post.
⁉️ Did you know that the white substance you see from a dandelion stalk is latex and is a source of rubber? In fact, they are using it to make tires.
⁉️ Did you know that the white substance you see from a dandelion stalk is latex and is a source of rubber? In fact, they are using it to make tires.
Five Fun Facts About Dandelion Tires
Most people view dandelions as a nuisance. But here at Continental Tire, we embrace the flowering weed as a key component to the future of tires.
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April 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Rather than spraying to get rid of dandelions in your lawn, why not go out to pick them to enjoy the free food and medicine? 🙂 See my previous post.
⁉️ Did you know that the white substance you see from a dandelion stalk is latex and is a source of rubber? In fact, they are using it to make tires.
⁉️ Did you know that the white substance you see from a dandelion stalk is latex and is a source of rubber? In fact, they are using it to make tires.
The first dandelion has appeared in my yard! You can eat the flowers and leaves in salad, or brew a lovely dandelion leaf tea. The roasted roots make a coffee substitute. Dandelion tea is an effective diuretic and support digestive and liver health, too.
April 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The first dandelion has appeared in my yard! You can eat the flowers and leaves in salad, or brew a lovely dandelion leaf tea. The roasted roots make a coffee substitute. Dandelion tea is an effective diuretic and support digestive and liver health, too.
In my garden:
Chives - Antioxidant, antiinflammatory.
Lemon balm - Calming, antioxidant.
Catnip - Calming, antiinflammatory
Peppermint - Digestive, pain-relieving, antiviral, antimicrobial.
Thyme - Antimicrobial, immune boosting.
Yarrow - Styptic, normalizes fluid movement in body, antiseptic
Chives - Antioxidant, antiinflammatory.
Lemon balm - Calming, antioxidant.
Catnip - Calming, antiinflammatory
Peppermint - Digestive, pain-relieving, antiviral, antimicrobial.
Thyme - Antimicrobial, immune boosting.
Yarrow - Styptic, normalizes fluid movement in body, antiseptic
April 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In my garden:
Chives - Antioxidant, antiinflammatory.
Lemon balm - Calming, antioxidant.
Catnip - Calming, antiinflammatory
Peppermint - Digestive, pain-relieving, antiviral, antimicrobial.
Thyme - Antimicrobial, immune boosting.
Yarrow - Styptic, normalizes fluid movement in body, antiseptic
Chives - Antioxidant, antiinflammatory.
Lemon balm - Calming, antioxidant.
Catnip - Calming, antiinflammatory
Peppermint - Digestive, pain-relieving, antiviral, antimicrobial.
Thyme - Antimicrobial, immune boosting.
Yarrow - Styptic, normalizes fluid movement in body, antiseptic
There’s a lesson here….rest when you’re tired, preferably somewhere warm and comfy!! #happyplace #dontworrybehappy #lovemycat
January 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
There’s a lesson here….rest when you’re tired, preferably somewhere warm and comfy!! #happyplace #dontworrybehappy #lovemycat
Making potato-leek soup and the best part? I’m going to try to regrow leeks from the root end and using the dark green parts to make a homemade vegetable broth when I gather enough veggie scraps. Minimize waste and maximize nutrition. #regrowvegetables #homemadefoodisthebest #potatoleeksoup
January 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Making potato-leek soup and the best part? I’m going to try to regrow leeks from the root end and using the dark green parts to make a homemade vegetable broth when I gather enough veggie scraps. Minimize waste and maximize nutrition. #regrowvegetables #homemadefoodisthebest #potatoleeksoup
A lovely cup of herbal tea with raw honey and lemon before bed - nettle, peppermint, chamomile and valerian. #sleeptea #herbaltea #herbalremedies
January 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A lovely cup of herbal tea with raw honey and lemon before bed - nettle, peppermint, chamomile and valerian. #sleeptea #herbaltea #herbalremedies