Botany Gone Bedlam

Greetings! After a week off to tend to some life matters, I roar back with Episode 5 - Wormwood! Join me on this delightful trip through...well...almost everywhere! Find out its not-so-humble beginnings and also the smear campaign against absinthe! If you like what you are hearing, subscribe! Check out Kindred Moone below for awesome pagan goodies! https://www.facebook.com/KindredMoone/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/KindredMoone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/botanygonebedlam/support

In today's episode we conclude our spotlight on Dandelion by discussing its history of medicinal usage, the stigma, as well as known properties of the plant. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BotanyGoneBedlam/ Instagram: @Botanygonebedlam Website: www.thatwitchplace.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/botanygonebedlam/support

Join me for today's focus on dandelion! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/botanygonebedlam/support

In today's episode, we finish off our two-part series about the seemingly inconspicuous line in MacBeth, "Have we eaten on the insane root, that takes the reason prisoner?" Today's contender: Henbane! What is it? Where did it originate? Why is it toxic? And will this plant settle the debate? Listen in to find out! Facebook: https://fb.me/BotanyGoneBedlam Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Kpscauldron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/botanygonebedlam/support

In today's episode, we kick off a two-part series delving deep into a seemingly inconspicuous line in MacBeth, "Have we eaten on the insane root, that takes the reason prisoner?" Today's candidate: Hemlock! What makes it toxic? Why would it be considered the insane root? Was it all a way to placate James I? Listen in to find out! If you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon (link below) or just support us via anchor! https://www.patreon.com/Kpscauldron Don't forget to SMASH that follow button wherever you get your podcasts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/botanygonebedlam/support

Welcome to Botany Gone Bedlam! The podcast in which I explore the folklore, mysteries, and otherwise weird history of plants. Stay tuned for, what I hope, is a long journey through the world of plants from the eyes of a Backyard Botanical History Loving Budding Herbalist. If you would like to support us, feel free to patron us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Kpscauldron Or purchase our gift boxes on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/KPsCauldron Patrons save on shipping and get the episodes earlier! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/botanygonebedlam/support