Today's episode highlights 6 traditional Christmas herbs: juniper, clove, cinnamon, orange, pine, and elder! We discuss the parts of each herb used medicinally, herbal actions, energetics, traditional uses, folklore and fun facts, and a recommended preparation or recipe before wrapping up with a combined simmer pot recipe! I touch on special considerations for each herb as well. Happy Holidays!

The Active Herbalist Episode 38: Elder

Sambucus nigra, Sambucus canadensis

Family

History & Growing

Parts Used Medicinally

Supplementation Forms:

Taste

Energetics

Actions

Organs & Body Systems Herb Acts Upon

Traditional Uses

Current Uses (& Studies/Research)

When to Reach for Herb & In What Form

Dosage & Preparation

Contraindications

Elemental, Planetary & Dosha Discussion

Citations & Recommended Reading

Recipe of the Week

Today, we're talking about herbs for sleep! Becca reviews her four favorite nervine relaxant herbs: Chamomile, Valerian, Skullcap, and Passionflower. We review each herb's use, taste, growing style, dosage and preparation. Thanks for tuning in!

Episode Summary:

Introduction

Herbs for Athletes

Nettle

Dandelion

Licorice Root

Comfrey

Adaptogens: Tulsi, Gotu Kola, Eleuthero

Herbal Preparations: Tea, tincture, topical

Centella asiatica

Family

History & Growing

Parts Used Medicinally

Supplementation Forms

Taste

Energetics

Actions

Organs & Body Systems Herb Acts Upon

Traditional Uses

Current Uses (& Studies/Research)

When to Reach for Herb & In What Form

Dosage & Preparation

Contraindications

Elemental, Planetary & Dosha Discussion

Citations & Recommended Reading

Recipe of the Week

Eleutherococcus senticosus
Family
History & Growing
Parts Used Medicinally
Supplementation Forms
Taste
Energetics
Actions
Traditional Uses
Current Uses & Studies
When to Reach for Herb & In What Form
Dosage & Preparation
Contraindications
Elemental, Planetary & Dosha Discussion
Citations & Recommended Reading
Recipe of the Week

Burdock

Arctium lappa, A. minus

Family

History & Growing

Parts Used Medicinally

Supplementation Forms

Taste

Energetics

Actions

Traditional Uses

Current Uses & Studies

When to Reach for Herb & In What Form

Dosage & Preparation

Contraindications

Elemental, Planetary & Dosha Discussion

Citations & Recommended Reading

Recipe of the Week

Wood Betony

Stachys betonica; Stachys officinalis

Family

History & Growing

Parts Used Medicinally

Supplementation Forms

Taste

Energetics

Actions

Traditional & Current Uses

When to Reach for Herb & In What Form

Dosage & Preparation

Contraindications

Elemental, Planetary & Dosha Discussion

Citations & Recommended Reading