Join the Seed Sistas for a Holly exploration, delving into the rich history, folklore, medicine, and magic of this familiar tree (Ilex aquifolium).

Revered as a symbol of protection, good fortune, and resilience, this sacred native tree offers profound heart-opening qualities, thanks in part to the theobromine content—a compound it shares with the cacao tree.

Covered in this webinar:

Myth & Magic: Holly’s role in ancient seasonal rituals and magical practices, connecting us to the traditions of our ancestors.

Medicine & Healing: The therapeutic potential of holly, looking at some of the historical reference from our herbal forefathers and mothers. We will look at our formulations and harvesting practices with the tree.

Heart-Opening Ceremony: Discover how holly can serve as a sustainable, spiritually nourishing alternative to cacao ceremonies, offering euphoric and connective experiences without the ecological costs.

Environmental Insights: Examine the environmental toll of the global cacao trade—including deforestation and exploitation—and the vital importance of shifting towards native plant-based practices.

This webinar is a call to naturopaths, herbalists and students of plant medicine to reconnect with their local flora. By incorporating native plants like holly into ceremonies and herbal work, we can reduce reliance on environmentally harmful practices while deepening our relationship with the land and her sacred wisdom.

Why Attend?

Expand your herbal knowledge with a focus on sustainable, earth-friendly alternatives. Learn to work ceremonially with holly, celebrating its unique place in native traditions. Reflect on the ethics of herbalism and the responsibility of practitioners to advocate for sustainable practices.