Mint

Mentha (spicata, x piperita, aquatica, suaveolens, x gracilis)

Lamiaceae family

History & Growing

Parts Used Medicinally

Forms of Mint

Taste

Energetics:

Actions

Organs & Systems

Traditional Use (Recommended read)

Current Uses

Studies

o Menthol: An underestimated anticancer agent

When to reach for mint

Dosage

Contraindications

Elemental, Planetary & Doshas

Citations & Recommended Reading:

- The Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, Andrew Chevallier

- The Healing Garden, Juliet Blankespoor

- Menthol: An underestimated anticancer agent

- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/peppermint

- https://theherbalacademy.com/peppermint-monograph/?srsltid=AfmBOorCqazAPcoTIKt00cFiuCtP-Txq18InT5CBFWUn6xVIqhojSVu0

In this week's episode I discuss the popular herb, Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)!

Discussion points and my favorite rosemary recipes are below. Enjoy!

History & Growing

Rosemary’s Taste

Parts of rosemary used medicinally

Rosemary’s Energetics

Rosemary’s Actions

Body Systems rosemary acts on

Ways to consume rosemary

Traditional Uses of rosemary

Current Uses of rosemary

When to reach for rosemary

Studies on rosemary

Dosage

Contraindications

Elemental, Planetary & Dosha Associations

Citations:

- A Sprig of Rosemary, Angela Dunsby.

o https://www.johnmooremuseum.org/a-sprig-of-rosemary/

- Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, Andrew Chevallier

Recommended reading:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874113008003

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5054390/

Becca’s Herbal Hair Spritz:

- 1 part apple cider vinegar

- 1 part lemon juice

- 1 part water

- 20 drops rosemary essential oil

Combine ingredients in a amber glass spray bottle. Shake well before misting on hair after washing. No need to rinse. (Close your eyes, though, it will burn if you get some in your eyes!) For topical use only.

Easy Rosemary Hair Oil:

- ½ cup olive or sweet almond oil

- 20 drops rosemary essential oil

Combine in a dropper bottle. Shake well before using. Rub a penny to a quarter size of oil between palms and massage into scalp after washing. No need to rinse! For topical use only.

In this week's episode I discuss the popular herb, nettles (Urtica dioica)!

*To try nettle in a tea blend, check out my Moon Cycle Support tea!

Discussion points are below:

• History & Growing

• *NBC News article with photo

• Parts of Nettle Used-Ways to Consume Nettle
• Taste, Energetics & Actions
• Body Systems Nettle Influences
• Traditional & Current Uses
• Research & Studies
• When to reach for Nettle
• Contraindications
• Elemental, Planetary & Dosha Discussion

Citations:

• Body Into Balance, Maria Noel Groves
• Wild Remedies, Rosalee de la Floret & Emily Han
• The Healing Garden, Juliet Blankespoor
• Evolutionary Herbalism, Sajah Popham
• Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, Andrew Chevallier