When a shaman is asked how he has healed someone, it is common to hear a response along the lines of: "I did not heal them. The plant spirit chose to do so through me.”

I have been cultivating and growing my own plants for years now, and they have been the strongest allies who have blessed my healing journey. To honor their kindness, I have made it my mission to learn as much as I can about the therapeutic properties of plants and spices.

Cannabis is one of my guardian plants, and the first I worked with. As others emerged, so did my thirst for knowledge.

I have written about the therapeutic properties of cannabis and other plants for over a decade now, with bylines in a number of top-tier publications including Forbes and Rolling Stone.

In a wellness-forward, culinary-obsessed market like Los Angeles, people are endlessly fascinated by herbs and spices, but they often lack the deep, historical context to use them with intention—whether in the kitchen, the apothecary, or their magical practice.

As someone who sits at the intersection of science and lived magical practice, I offer a number of herbology services. These can include, but are not limited to:

The Alchemist’s Pantry: Bespoke Botanical & Spice Formulation

“True medicine begins with an intimate understanding of the plant.”

Whether you are looking for a signature culinary spice blend for kitchen witchery, a custom tea blend for a specific therapeutic purpose, or an authentic aromatic fumigation (bkhour) blend for your sacred space, mass-produced herbs simply will not do.

Following a 30-minute intake consultation to discuss your palate, health goals, or ritual intentions, I hand-craft a one-of-a-kind botanical formula. Sourced with respect for traditional herbcraft and global spice routes from trustworthy vendors and growers, your custom blend is meticulously weighed, mixed, and packaged with a detailed parchment outlining the lore and properties of every herb included.

What’s Included

30-minute virtual intake consultation to map your flavor profile or energetic goals.

A custom-formulated, small-batch botanical or spice blend.

A detailed practitioner’s guide detailing the origin, properties, and usage of your custom blend.

The Living Leaf: Private Herb & Spice Sensory Tastings

To truly taste a spice or smell a dried leaf is to travel across centuries of trade, terroir, and tradition.

Transform a dinner party, creative gathering, or private celebration into an unforgettable sensory journey. This guided, interactive tasting experience explores the hidden histories, geography, and aromatic profiles of the world's most prized herbs and spices.

Moving far beyond the grocery store spice rack, we’ll explore culinary herbs, plants and spices through guided olfactory and palate evaluation while learning about their therapeutic properties and uses in magick. Perfect for food lovers, home cooks, and the curious-minded looking to deepen their sensory vocabulary.

What’s Included

90-minute live guided tasting and historical presentation (virtual or in-person in Greater Los Angeles).

Curated tasting kits shipped directly to each participant (featuring 5–6 premium, rare herbs/spices)

Tasting mat, flavor wheels, and pairing notes for each participant to keep.

The Green Language: Private Herbology & Botanical Mentorship

Designed for practitioners, cooks, and creatives who want to move beyond surface-level herb guides and build a rigorous, intuitive relationship with the botanical world. Drawing upon historical herbology, scientific research and traditional folk uses, this one-on-one mentorship teaches you how to understand herbal applications, source ethically, and safely integrate plants into your kitchen, medicine cabinet, and ritual practice.

What’s Included

Four weekly 75-minute 1:1 sessions (Virtual or In-Studio).

Deep dives into plant properties, therapeutic uses, apothecary safety, relevant spells and ritual correspondences.

Custom reference sheets, therapeutic property, formulation and best use cases guides.

Feel free to inquire for pricing. Craving something you don’t see here? I’m happy to create unique, tailored packages to suit your needs.

Begin your Herbology mentorship today.