Who Am I

Pamela Allen MH

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As a Colorado Native, growing things was always a struggle. I sought guidance first from Rodale’s Herb Book more than 30 years ago. I began by using companion planting to protect my veggies from bugs. The herbs increased the vitality and productivity of my garden.

Once I had grown the herbs I felt the need to do something with them. I researched the medicinal properties of the herbs I grew. Teamed up with a girl friend that also had a garden and formulated herbal teas, facial steams and baths using the herbs we grew. We designed the packaging and put together gift baskets which were sold at craft fairs. This was my first herb business.

As a mother and animal lover, I used my knowledge of herbs to manage the wellness of my children and pets. My tea blends were reformulated to appeal to children while continuing to be effective and safe. My spring time tonic herbal tea blend prepared as a sun tea is a favorite.

I remember giving my 6 year old son a taste of my first attempt at making cough syrup. With one taste he was instantly healed. I can only guess it tasted so bad that he figured, he better get better quick. Since then my blending skills have improved and over the years My herbal concoctions have proven to be effective in managing a wide variety of ailments with myself, my friends and family, children and pets.

I earned my formal education at The Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies in Boulder. My teachers were world renowned herbalists (link to my studies).

The salve I offer here for sale was developed when I was in school. The assignment was to formulate, make and package a salve. As I was plagued by eczema most of my adult life, I took my condition as a focus and created a very beneficial salve. It has evolved over the years and continues to be effective for a wide range irritating skin conditions.

I then began my professional employment as an Herbalist at Wild Oats. I taught classes and sold my salves, bulk tea blends, baths and facial steams in the stores.

As a member of the American Herbalist Guild, I regularly attend educational conferences and events. Frontier Herbs Cooperative holds one of my favorite events annually at their facility and provides an inexpensive opportunity to rub elbows with other herbalists, expand knowledge base and have a really good time.

Over the years, I continue to evolve as an Herbalist. My studies have led to a book which is available through this website. I teach classes locally, study and grow herbs. I work to conserve our Earth’s natural resources and preserve our native species.

I am experimenting with xeriscaping and collect water of my roof to supplement the water use in my garden. I work my private practice custom blending herbal teas and extracts. I continue to sell the teas and body care products formulated so many years ago And look forward to what the future holds.

Rosemary Gladstar, author, the original formulator for Traditional Medicinal Teas and the founder of United Plant Savers.

Feather Jones the formulator for Turtle Island Herbs and the organizer of the well-reputed herb school The Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies.

Michael Tierra, Chinese herbalist, author and formulator for Planetary Formulas.

David Hoffman, an English herbalist that brought the scientific method to herbalism and helped to start the California School for Herbal Studies.

Tieraona Low Dog M.D., Lakota medicine women with a gift for helping people love themselves. She became a doctor to better serve her people.

David Winston, the Cherokee Medicine man who taught me to listen to the plants.

Christopher Hobbs teacher with the California School of Herbal medicine, formulator of Rainbow Light, an authority on medicinal mushrooms and the founder of an herbal clinic working in conjunction with Temple University.

Michael Moore, author, teacher and master of human physiology and scientific names of plants.

Roy Upton, master clinical herbalist working with Aids patients also the author of the definitive book on herbs, it was only 20 volumes the last time I heard.

James Green the master of simpling and the first herbalist to write a book specifically addressing men’s issues.

Kathi Keville, herbalist and author specializing in aromatherapy.

Mindy Green, aromatherapy specialist and coauthor with Kathi Keville.

Sunny Mavor a mother first and so a specialist in children’s issues she is the creator of the company Herbs for Kids.

Ed Smith considered the father of the revival of herbal medicine in the United States, formulator for Herb Farm.

Tim Blakley, master grower, expert on germination and restoring native species who has lent his expertise to Herb Farm and Frontier Herbs.

Susun Weed, herbalist, and author specializing in women’s issues, an advocate for women to discover their personal power.

©2006 Pamela Allen MH.