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

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

In this episode, Becca discusses all things turmeric! Discussion points are listed below. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

History & Growing

Parts of Turmeric Used

Turmeric’s Taste

Turmeric’s Energetics

Turmeric’s Herbal Actions

Body Systems turmeric acts upon

Traditional Uses

Current Uses

Studies:

- Citation: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7522354/

When to reach for turmeric & Dosage

Contraindications

Planetary, Elemental and Dosha Associations

Rose

Rosa spp. of the Rosaceae family

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – Romeo and Juliet

In this week's episode, I discuss all things rose! Topics I discuss are below. Enjoy!

-History & Growing

-Parts of Rose used

-Taste

-Energetics

-Actions

-Ways to consume rose

-Body Systems, Tissues & Organs that Rose acts upon

-Rose Superpowers

-Traditional Uses

-Current Uses

-Contraindications

-When to reach for rose, dosage, and what parts of rose to use?

-Planetary, Elemental & Dosha Correspondences

Sources and Citations:

Body Into Balance, Maria Groves

Evolutionary Herbalism, Sajah Popham

Encylopedia of Herbal Medicine, Andrew Chevallier

Marofi et al., 2015

Links:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10758878/#sec3m

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3343291/#sec14

https://nativememoryproject.org/plant/wild-rose/

https://morningstaronline.co.uk/node/44082

http://www.theoldfoodie.com/2014/05/the-rose-hip-collection-campaign-ww-ii.html

In this episode I discuss the popular herb, echinacea! Discussion points covered are below. Enjoy!

• Growing Echinacea
• Echinacea’s Taste & Parts of Echinacea Used
• Echinacea’s Energetics
• Echinacea’s Actions
• Organs, Tissues, and Body Systems that echinacea acts on
• Traditional Use of Echinacea (click on link here)
• Current Uses of Echinacea
• Studies on Echinacea
• Forms & Formulations of Echinacea
• When to Reach for Echinacea & Dosage
• Safety Considerations
• Planetary, Dosha & Elemental Correspondence

In this episode, Becca discusses all things Chamomile!

Discussion Points:

Chamomilla recutita & Chamaemelum nobile

- German vs Roman Chamomile

- Parts Used

- Taste

- Energetics

Actions

-Body Systems benefited by Chamomile

-Deep Dive into Chamomile Uses & Actions

-Studies & Research

-When to reach for Chamomile

-How to use Chamomile

-Considerations & Contraindications

-Forms of Chamomile

-Alchemical & Dosha Notes

Thanks for listening!

-Becca

Welcome to the Active Herbalist podcast. In this week's episode I discuss everything about ginger!

Episode 1 Review:

• Ginger's scientific name, taste, and parts used
• Ginger's actions and the associated body systems
• Ginger's profile and studies supporting ginger's regular use
• Contraindications and considerations for ginger use
• When to reach for ginger and easy ways to use it
• Ways to consume ginger

Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Coach Becca