53.Herb Lab with Culinary Herbalism and Herbal 101
We talked about the ways we’ve been exploring cooking with herbs as well as some locavore ingredients we’ve used since last week’s show on Culinary Herbalism with Leda Hermecz of 100 Mile Bakery.
Candied Turmeric
After making my first batch of Candied Burdock Root, I got to thinking about what to do with the by-product, the Burdock Root Syrup. After some contemplation, I realized I must candy more roots, both for the candied roots but also for the syrup. Even more importantly, I must find medicinal roots to candy. Turmeric […]
Medicinal Properties and Use of Burdock
Burdock (Arctium lappa) is one of those troublesome weeds that gives more health benefits than most of us generally credit it. Like dandelion, it’s got a long taproot gardeners who seek a purely aesthetically landscape find more than challenging to dislodge. Herbalists for centuries, however, see the beauty in the harvest simply because Burdock offers […]
Medicinal Properties and Use of Turmeric
If you’ve ever tried Indian cooking, chances are high you’ve tried Turmeric root (Curcuma longa). In many curries and Indian dishes, that beautiful yellow color comes from the curcumin of Turmeric’s root, more correctly called rhizome. Turmeric and his cousin Ginger are two of India’s favored spices. As an ingredient in curries, Turmeric aids digestion. […]
52.Culinary Herbalism with Leda Hermecz
One of the joys of herbalism is the diverse way we incorporate herbal goodness into our lives. Sage Biscuits may not sound like medicine, but they sure are. Today, we’re talking with Leda Hermecz of 100 Mile Bakery about creative herbal baking and cooking.
51.Herb Lab with Classic Cannabis and Herbal 101
We talked about the many ways Cannabis has changed Oregon culture, health, revenue, and other aspects of life since last week’s show, a re-run of Show 8: Dude, It’s legal, first ran in 2014.
50.Marijuana and Cannabis Laws Open the Door to New Exploration of this Powerful Herb
In this re-airing of Show 8: Dude, it’s Legal: Marijuana and Cannabis Laws Open the Door to New Exploration of this Herb, originally shared in 2014, The team explores the legalization of Recreational Marijuana.
49.Herb Lab with Body into Balance and Herbal 101
We talked about how we’re working with Holistic Self-care this week, reflected on last week’s show, and shared our experiences with a handful of Maria’s recipes. Plus an Herbal 101 question from a listener.
48.Body into Balance with Maria Noël Groves
Holistic Living encompasses a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle, often with an emphasis on herbals as a first stop to medical care. Once we’ve stepped into a standard medical care setting, we’re often bombarded with warnings against using the holistic approach, but the truth is herbalism offers an important compliment to all facets of life and healthcare.
Body into Balance by Maria Noël Groves
Best audience for Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care: Beginning to Moderate Herbalists, especially those who want to connect the basics of how each body system works with their herbal choices. Candace said: If you haven’t taken a good look at how the human body operates (or have forgotten what you learned in […]
47.Herb Lab with Mushrooms, News, Herbal 101 and a Preview
We talked about how we’re working with Mushrooms this week, reflected on last week’s show, and shared information on a recent Mushroom Study.
46.Radical Mycology with Peter McCoy
Mycologists walk a fine and often a curving line between Herbal Medicine, Artisan Cuisine, Master Gardener, and Scientist. While fungi infiltrate nearly every aspect of our lives, they’re often hard to classify and often overlooked. Today, we’re talking with Peter McCoy, co-founder of Radical Mycology and author of Radical Mycology: A Treatise on Seeing and Working with Fungi about the world of Mycology.