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When you hear Echinacea, chances are you think of its immune-boosting properties. But did you know that this popular use is relatively new? Traditionally, Echinacea was used for entirely different reasons. By rediscovering its original applications, we can break free from the idea that Echinacea is just a “cough, cold and flu” herb and appreciate the many ways it supports the body holistically. In today's episode, you'll learn: What makes Echinacea's flavor so unique and why it creates that signature tingling sensation The best time to use Echinacea when you're feeling sick How Echinacea can be used for venomous snake bites and stings Why Echinacea is considered the quintessential Mars plant in medical astrology Why its combination of cooling and pungent energetics is so rare ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at: http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/ ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve. ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines. ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.
Join us this week to learn about a prairie wildflower you can find right here in Montana that has so many medicinal uses. Find out about this flowers questionable nicknames, like Black Sampson! And decide whether or not Echinacea looks like a hedgehog, an urchin, or a cone...? If you like the show please tell a friend and subscribe so we can grow our podcast! We really enjoy making it and hope you do to! Follow us on instagram to see pictures of the flower for each episode @wildforwildflowerspod and you can email us at wildforwildflowerspod@gmail.com Did anyone notice we have new music!! Thanks to our little sibling Nicole Brickell! You can find their music on bandcamp C.brickell, so please take a listen! Don't forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers!!
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Greetings loved ones! We're back with the gut health series. Your fave aunties are here to share our own experiences with our guts and gut health. We hope that sharing our stories will give you context as to where we are coming from when we are educating you all. Clean your casa, brew some green tea, and hop on the couch when you're all done! This is a great episode to sit with and enjoy! Topics Discussed: Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Plantain fruit (Musa × paradisiaca) Echinacea Angustifolia (book) Health At Every Size by Lindo Bacon Follow us on social: @pettyherbalist @bonesbugsandbotany Join the Patreon Community to fund this amazing POD: https://www.patreon.com/pettyherbalist Rate us to show your support! Thank You! #StayReady #BePetty --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pettyherbalist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pettyherbalist/support
Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Eye styes are infections or inflammations along the edge of the eyelid. Chalazions are similar: a cyst-like bump on the eyelid from a blocked oil gland. Both can respond to the same set of prevention protocols and home remedies. Of course, you should consult your eye doctor.Eye styes are painful red lumps that come to a "head" filled with pus. They may resemble a pimple, but they should never be squeezed like a pimple. The eyelid's skin is too thin. The eye doctor may prescribe ointments, antibiotics, or excision.In this podcast, Dr. Grossman describes his eye stye prevention program. Highlights include:adjusting the diet and adding a certain type of fatenhanced eye hygienewarm herbal compresses using EyeEase, an herbal tincture available on the NaturalEyeCare.com websiteexplanation of the herbs in EyeEase, including Burdock, Chamomile, Chrysanthemum Flower, Eyebright, Echinacea Angustifolia, Forsythia, Golden Seal, Honeysuckle, Marigold and Red Raspberry Leaf.homeopahtic remedies for eye sties
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Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Sean Murnin. Sean Murnin is a community herbalist, medicine maker and gardener based out of Kingston, NY. He is the producer and host of The People's Medicine Show which is broadcast at 7:30pm EST on the first Thursday of the month. Sean has had a lifelong interest in natural healing and attended his first talking stick at the Wise Woman Center in Woodstock NY in 2010. He completed a Live Out Apprenticeship in 2013 there and has continued to visit, work and learn occasionally on weekends. this episode Q&A includes: • lump in throat of 9 year old.. • energy being powerful or not powerful is a little problematic.. • different parts of the plant has different constituents.. • Susun's column in Plant Healer Magazine- Basics of Herbal Medicine.. • large cyst in one ovary.. • uncircumcised 5 year with difficulty urinating- surgery and herbal allies.. • echinacea mobilizes white blood cells and fights infection in a way antibiotics cannot.. • our bodies get aggravated when we allow them to be cut- it's ok to be angry about it.. • shoulder impingement- comfrey leaf infusion.. • cranial sacral work to make the sinus's happy again.. • elder preparations.. • flavonoids and vitamin C..
Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Carrie Kenner. Carrie has been helping people have babies since 1980. Her role as mother and grandmother are the most important teachers in her life. But the biggest impact she has on the world is as a birth doula trainer. Carrie has trained over 2000 doulas since 2004, and the ripples of love and support that all those doulas provide in the world help support her mission of "a more peaceful world by promoting healthy birth”. Carrie’s approach to doula training, urban farming, parenting and life is to do what you love, share your passion, and make all your actions lead to racial and social justice. Carries website is www.bigbellyservices.com this episode Q&A includes: • fever with cough- honey, proper dosing of echinacea, licorice, mullein.. • people that get colds and flus in their younger years have less cancer because their immune systems get a chance to work.. • elderberry tincture and yarrow tincture to prevent colds and flus.. • people that are not celiac that avoid gluten have higher incidence of type 2 diabetes.. • people who avoid dairy are more likely to have hip replacements.. • most important food for people with skin issues is full fat plain yogurt.. • soreness in the lymph nodes under the breasts- cleavers tincture or poke root tincture.. • elderberry kills flu virus's, linden infusion prevents colds and flus.. • psoriasis- linden infusion and hypericum oil.. • if your belly fat giggles and you can pinch it, embrace it.. • cancer- screening, treatment, recurrence..
Today’s podcast is our “Feel Good” show where we will be joined by Adriene Mishler who is the co-founder of the website findwhatfeelsgood.com, she also leads a Yoga community of over a million people on YouTube with her weekly class called Yoga with Adriene. When we talk about herbs and extracts on the show we often talk about how it makes us feel. It’s important to have a sense of connection with your body and this goes for anything you do, whether it’s things you put into it or things you do with it. If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales you, please give us a call at 512 853 9005 and we will try our best to answer your question. This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's Herbal Nutrition. Dr. Vim's herbal formulas are designed for men and women to mental focus, physical energy, stress reduction and a healthy libido. They use only filler free high potency botanical extracts. ensuring that every batch delivers a full dose of the most powerful phytonutrients on the planet. Herbs make you feel good! The modern lifestyle can be overwhelming stressful. We end up overworked We are overstressed We are over-critical We are restless and sleep deprived. The result: Improper Stress Response Cortisol is out of balance -constant release of cortisol and fight or flight hormones can have harmful results: weakened immune response problems with sleep over-stressed mind general fatigue harmful inflammation. Adaptogens and Nervines help you feel good: Adaptogens help us to decrease stress and fatigue, while promoting healthy levels of energy and boost mood. Herbal nervines can help calm the nerves allowing us to relieve stress and tension by calming the nervous system. Some nervines even act as nervous system tonics, strengthening and restoring the nervous system over time. Adaptogens - Rare herbs that are safe, non-toxic and generally normalizing to various systems and organs in the body. The help the body adapt to stress weather is be emotional, physical, or environmental. Nervines - Herbs that are nutritive to or generally support the nervous system with varying effects. Sedatives - Herbs that relax the nervous system and promote restful sleep. Tonic - Herbs that strengthen or tonify an organ or system in the body. Ayurveda - The traditional Hindu system of health and medicine, based on maintaining balance among the five elements earth, air, fire, water, and ether. The word Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words “ayur,” meaning life, and "veda,” meaning knowledge. Holy Basil (Tulsi) - Referred to as "The Elixir of Life", Holy Basil is a Ayurvedic herb famous for its ability to promote positive mood and relaxation. It's and adaptogen associated with adrenal health, respiratory tract function, and celebrated for its ability to help the body cope with stress and inflammation. It has a clove like aroma and makes a tasty herbal infusion. It's one of our favorite sipping herbs at the Power Plant podcast. Vana - known for its aromatic fragrance, Vana Tulsi is a powerful plant with green leaves and stem and white flowers. It’s been used for centuries and can be found in the Himalayas as well as India, Asia and Africa. Rama- Know for is sweet aroma and great taste, Rama Tulsi has been used for centuries to promote a calm, alert mind, promote relaxation, and to support strength and stamina. Krishna - known to be the most "medicinal" of the Tulsi family, Krishna Tulsi has an aromatic, sweet, and clove-like flavor. It is named after the blue skinned God, Krishna, because is dark purple leaves resemble the color of the widely revered Hindu God. Adaptogenic Herbs that help combat stress and boost energy: Ashwagandha - A key herb in Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, that is known as a Rasayana or herb that gives strength. It is one of the most popular adaptogens on Earth because of its ability to safely improve the bodies resistance to stress, restore youthful energy, combat inflammation, and balance the stress hormone, Cortisol. Ginseng (American, Chinese, Korean) - There are 3 popular types of Ginseng used around the world; Chinese, Korean, and American. Chinese Ginseng (Ren Shen) is considered the "king of herbs" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is celebrated as THE premier tonic herb. Ginseng's active compounds, referred to as ginsenosides, are known to restore qi (pronounced "chi") or energy levels and to support a calm, alert mind. Korean Ginseng has similar properties, of course the Koreans report that Korean Ginseng is more potent than Chinese Ginseng. American Ginseng, known as the ‘Yin Ginseng’, has similar ginsenosides to its Chinese and Korean counterparts, although is traditionally viewed as a gentler tonic better suited to people with excess metabolic heat, including but not specific to menopausal women. It can also help promote a relaxed, calm attitude among those prone to stress and overwork. Rhodiola Rosea - A favorite among athletes and herbal practitioners, Rhodiola has a reputation as one of the world’s greatest mood and energy tonics. It's unique array of phytochemicals have been researched for their ability to regulate key neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. Rhodiola Rosea is a versatile herb that can help you manage stress, boost your mood, restore your energy, and invigorate your workout. Tongkat Ali - Decoctions of Tongkat ali roots have been utilized for centuries in Malaysia and Southeast Asia to support energy levels and mood. In modern times body builders and athletes love it for its ability to promote lean muscle mass. Although commonly taken by men, Tongkat ali can also support women’s libido, mood, and energy. Nervine Herbs that promote GABA: GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric acid) - the main inhibitory or calming neurotransmitter in the brain, GABA influences our mood by reducing high levels of the hormones adrenalin, noradrenalin and dopamine. It also affects the neurotransmitter serotonin. Having sufficient GABA in our brain is linked to being relaxed and happy, while having too little GABA is associated with sleep problems, and feeling anxious, stressed, and depressed. Lemon Balm - a member of the mint family, this calming herb has been used in Europe, the Mediterranean, Northern Africa, and India for thousands of years because of its myriad benefits. The rosemarinic acids present in Lemon Balm are believed to boost levels of GABA, a calming neurotransmitter, in the brain. Chamomile - One of the most famous nervine herbs used to calm the nerves and to promote restful sleep. Passion Flower - A calming nervine that help relax the nervous system, relieving tension and restlessness and promoting restful sleep. It's also a common ingredient in herbal aphrodisiacs. Magnolia - A calming nervine popular for keeping the stress hormone, cortisol, in check. In addition, Magnolia also promotes GABA making it a choice sleep aid as well. Valerian (Sedative) - Valerian is a potent nervine and a strong sedative. It is commonly used in herbal sleep remedies and formulas used to relieve tight muscles. There are some people that find Valerian to do just the opposite and act as a stimulant and cause paranoia. Passionflower – A nervine herb native to southeastern parts of the Americas, Passionflower is now grown throughout Europe and in the United States as well. It has been treasured historically for its' ability to allay anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. It has also been used. It is believed that Passionflower works by increasing GABA levels. Other useful Nervine Herbs: Oatstraw – Although it is not a sedative, Oatstraw is a nervine tonic that is generally beneficial to the nervous system. It has also been used to gently restore vigor libido and acts as a restorative to the Adrenal glands. The amazing plant can get you through a stressful day or help you get a good night's rest. Lavender – A herb that's calming to the mind and uplifts the spirit. It's commonly used in Aromatherapy and is used in calming herbal infusions to relieve anxiety and promote restfulness. Some people refer to Lavender as "herbal valium". Herbs that boost immune function and keep you feeling good in the long run: Astragalus Root – Adaptogenic herb made famous in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) that helps boost white blood cell count and helps to normalize immune function. In TCM it is also celebrated as a powerful energy tonic. Lemon Balm - a member of the mint family, Lemon Balm is native to Southern Europe and India. It is classically used to calm the nerves, relieve anxiety, and to boost immune function. It's also used to treat cold sores, herpes, and shingles. Medicinal Mushrooms (Ex. Reishi, Corcyceps, Agaricus, Turkey Tail, etc) - Powerful adaptogenic mushrooms that boost white blood cell count and help normalize immune function. Don't get these mushrooms confused with the common variety store bought mushrooms. Button mushrooms and other hybridized mushrooms do not have medicinal value and could be toxic in some cases if not prepared properly. Adaptogens - in regards to long run immune health, Adaptogens work by normalizing the immune system. If the immune system is underperforming it strengthens it, but if it's over performing it normalizes it. Herbs that help you feel better when your sick: Oregano Oil - herb used to remedy the common cold, flu, and bronchitis. It's a versatile plant also used for ear aches, intestinal parasites, allergies and sinus pain. We at Power Plant prefer Wild Mediterranean Oregano in most situations. Echinacea Purpurea and Echinacea Angustifolia - an herb native to areas east of the Rocky Mountains, different species of Echinacea are used to fight the common cold, the flu, and other upper respiratory infections. Andrographis - plant native to Southern Asian frequently used for preventing and treating the common cold and flu. Thieves Oil - Legend has it that during the times of the Bubonic Plague that thieves went from house to house to rob those who had died for Plague. A special blend of oils to protect themselves from getting this deadly disease. The powerful blend of oils they used is known as Thieves Oil and continues to be used in modern times to support immune function. Holy Basil Oatstraw Infusion recipe: Makes 32 oz. of tea Ingredients: 1 Oz dried Holy Basil (Krishna, Vana, and Rama Blend) 1 Oz Oatsraw Pinch of Damiana Pinch of Passionflower Pinch of ground Vanilla bean Pinch of clove buds to enhance flavor Instructions: Separate the Damiana and Passionflower into a separate teabag. Combine the rest of the herbs together and place them and the Damiana, Passionflower teabag into a quart sized ball jar. Pour boiling water over the herbs, and tighten the lid. Steep for 20 minutes, then pull the Damiana, Passionflower teabag out. Tighten the lid back down and steep the Holy Basil, Oatstraw, Clove Buds, and Vanilla Bean for an additional 6 hours. This is done to extract the valuable minerals out of the Oatstraw and to maximize taste! Chill and Enjoy!
Shield yourself from cold and flu this season
Shield yourself from cold and flu this season