Eva Fiallos-Diaz

Elderberry‌

Post author By Rei Myers and Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date January 4, 2022

A small fast-growing tree with striking white flowers and dark purple berries, this plant is world famous for its immune-boosting properties.

Herbalism and Medical Terms

Febrifuge

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date September 3, 2022

Herbal Action: Febrifuge A substance that reduces fever. Febrifuge Plants

Herbal Guide

Gathering and Using Pine Needles

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date July 25, 2020

While they are sometimes considered a nuisance, pine needles have many uses.

Herbal Recipe

General Antifungal & Skin Salve

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz and Rei Myers
Post date May 15, 2020

This salve contains many herbs that are known to have positive effects on the skin, including nourishing the skin, aiding healing, relieving pain and itching, and fighting infections caused by funguses and bacteria on the skin.

Herb Plant Profile

Goat’s Foot

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date July 9, 2020

A common tropical creeping vine that grows on the sandy parts of beaches, goat’s foot is salt tolerant and propagates naturally by ocean dispersal (reproduces by sending its seeds, sea beans, floating out by ocean currents).

Herb Plant Profile

Gotu Kola

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date August 9, 2021

Often referred to as the “herb of longevity” or “miracle elixir of life,” gotu kola is a staple in traditional Chinese (TCM), Indonesian, and Ayurvedic medicine.

Herbal Guide

Herbal Allies for Kidney Disease

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date September 3, 2022

Kidney disease is a gradual loss of kidney function. The kidneys’ main job is to filter waste and excess fluids from the bloodstream, which are then removed through pee (urine). Advanced chronic kidney disease can cause dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes, and wastes to build up in the body. The early stages of kidney disease […]

Herbal Guide

Herbal Allies for Sexual Assault Survivors

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz and Rei Myers
Post date April 21, 2023

Herbs can serve as powerful allies in the process of healing from sexual violence. Many of the symptoms of trauma, like anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, can be minimized by adding herbs to complement your care routine. This zine is based on information from the article “5 Helpful Plants for Survivors of Sexual Violence“ written […]

Herbal Recipe

Herbal Insect Repellent

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date July 21, 2021

An alcohol based insect repellant spray made with beautyberry, catnip, dog fennel, lemon balm, lemongrass, and neem oil.

Herbalism and Medical Terms

Immunomodulatory

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date September 3, 2022

Herbal Action: Immunomodulatory Agents or substances that cause changes in the body’s immune system, either activating or suppressing its function. Immunomodulatory Plants