Kathryn is an herbalist, a Certified Women’s Herbal Educator, a Fertility Awareness educator, Moon Lodge facilitator, and founder of Spring Moon Fertility! This practice was birthed in early 2014 after many years of teaching classes and working with clients locally to help them get pregnant and address various reproductive health concerns naturally. She has been fascinated by reproductive and sexual health since her teenage years. Like most women in our culture, she received very little education on these topics as a young woman. She entered womanhood without knowing much about her cycles, about contraception, or conception. She has always felt that this lack of basic knowledge was something that really needed to shift, which is what has fueled her passion for learning about these topics and sharing that knowledge with as many women as she can.
Castor oil is a fascinating medicine that has been used for thousands of years. It is made from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis, pictured above). This plant has a long history of use throughout the world for a wide variety of conditions, from arthritis, to sciatica and cancer. It is antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal. Castor oil is mildly toxic when used internally, as it irritates the small intestine and produces a strong laxative effect. I am personally not a fan of using castor oil internally, but many people swear by it. The oil can be massaged on various parts of the body to improve circulation to the area, strengthen the lymphatic system, reduce scarring, and is also soothing & nourishing for dry/damanged skin & hair.