Chamomile Facts: Herbal Remedy Basics
Chamomile, or Matricara recutitra, got a bad rap long ago for being an herb for babies. While it’s true chamomile tea is a soothing remedy for an upset tummy (no matter your age!), its medicine is so much more than that. Chamomile is a deep and gentle gut healer we herbalists of today would do well to get to know once again.
207. Maia Toll Reflections, Setting Heart-Centered Goals: Herb Chat
Show 207 in which we reflect on our conversation with Maia Toll and talk about setting heart-centered goals for the new year.
Meet Skullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora, ID and Medicinal Properties
Skullcap is a relaxing nervine without sedation. The Eclectics used Skullcap as a nerve tonic for conditions brought on by nervousness and stress, i.e., asthma, rashes, eczema, and headaches. Skullcap is trophorestorative (nourishing tonic) for the nervous system in low doses long-term to improve and restore nervous system function.
Skullcap Energetics, S. Lateriflora or North American Skullcap
In North America, when you hear an herbalist speaking about Skullcap, the likelihood is that S. lateriflora is the subject. Scuterllaria lateriflora, or Skullcap, is the most commonly used Skullcap in plant medicine-making and herbal remedies in the USA and by modern herbalists who draw on Traditional Western Herbalism or traditions rooted in North America. […]
Skullcap, Scutellarias, Chinese and North American Intro.
Skullcap is the common name for two distinctly different members of the mint family. Like siblings, Scutellaria laterifolora and S. biacalensis share a common name, but the way the work and the parts used are quite different…
206. Magic of Plant Medicine with Maia Toll
Listen to the newest Episodes of Real Herbalism Radio here: Our Website | iHeartradio | Spotify | Alexa Flash | Pippa | Itunes | Stitcher Whether you are on Iphone, Android, or your laptop we have you covered. The Magic of Plant Medicine is that it helps us dive deep, sour high, and generally figure ourselves out one way or another. Sometimes, the path can look like […]
Tulsi Holy Basil Formulas for Body-Mind-Spirit
Tulsi’s core energy is about creating balance and making space for balance. In general, longer use of Tulsi and Tulsi formulations have proven more effective than short durations in prevention of digestive and other complaints, making Tulsi a good daily choice for a lifetime but not a bad friend in a pinch.
Tulsi Holy Basil Energetics, Adaptogen and Detox
In many ways, Tulsi works at a more subtle level, helping the body, mind, and spirit make more room and capacity for what you want to carry and kicking out what’s no longer useful, including emotions and thoughts that have stagnated or weighed you down. Tulsi’s motion is one of…
205.Evolutionary Medicine with Sajah Popham
Today, we’re talking with Sajah Popham, author of Evolutionary Medicine and co-founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism.
Meet Tulsi, aka Holy Basil
What do Holy Basil, Tulsi, and Sacred Basil have in common? They’re all names for the same herb, Ocimum sanctum. What is Tulsi? Ocimum sanctum, or Tulsi, is native to India, where it’s considered one of the most sacred daily herbs. Many households plant Tulsi right outside or inside the front door or gate to […]
Witch Hazel as an Astringent
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) sits on pharmacy shelves along with with other OTC (over the counter) topical liquids. It is so common in drug stores that most people forget that is herbal medicine. It’s uninterrupted use in medical and home use is more proof of the power and utility of witch hazel as an astringent. […]
204.Talking Bees and Herbalism with Dawn Combs
You can also listen to Real Herbalism Radio here: Our Website | iHeartradio | Spotify | Alexa Flash | Pippa | Itunes | Stitcher Whether you are on Iphone, Android, or your laptop we have you covered. The beauty of herbal study is in the way it cross pollinates our lives leading us into new directions helping us heal sometimes the healing reaches beyond humans and plants […]