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Back to SearchTulsi & Formulating Absent Friends
Episode 30
Since it's Herbstalk's 2018 Herb of the Year, Katja wants to finally give Tulsi its due with a quick monograph for you today!
As promised last time, Ryn shares an exercise in herbal formulation: atte…
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
Sore Throat Herbs & Classic Cancer Cure-alls
Episode 29
After seeing Rising Appalachia the other night, Katja wanted to sing! She sang so much she gave herself a sore throat. So today she'll tell you all about her favorite herbs for soothing sore throats!…
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
Herbal Allies for Eating Disorders & Herbal Muscle Rub
Episode 28
Katja shares her thoughts on herbal supports for those who are coping with eating disorders. Herbs can help reduce anxiety, center us in the body, stimulate appetite, and make it easier to manage cra…
Published on 7 years, 6 months ago
Exploring Energetics With Our Book & Getting Through A Tough Day
Episode 27
Ryn describes a method you can use to expand your understanding of energetics by comparing ailment profiles and the herbs recommended for them in our book. If you love lists, this is for you!
Katja s…
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
A Woman In (Herbal) Science & Heartburn 1-2-3
Episode 26
This week Katja has some thoughts about the number of syllables in neuraminidase and what it means to be a woman in science. Ryn tries to keep it simple with a basic protocol for heartburn.
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Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
Anti-Inflammatory Herbs Beyond Turmeric & Dreaming With Mugwort
Episode 25
Turmeric is a great herb and an effective anti-inflammatory, but it's not the be-all end-all it's sometimes made out to be, usually by folks who want to sell it to you! This week Katja shares some ot…
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
Taco Seasoning Herbs & -Ency vs -Icity
Episode 24
This week Katja talks about the herbs that defined taco seasoning in her Texas upbringing, and their qualities when as medicinal herbs. Along the way, she takes a moment to appreciate the life of Wor…
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
Schisandra & Peppermint
Episode 23
No, that's not an herbal tea pairing suggestion! This week, Katja sets off on a 100-day experiment with schisandra berries, and Ryn discusses the nuances of peppermint's energetics - is it warming or…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
A Movement & 3 Herbs For Back Pain
Episode 22
This week Ryn walks you through a short movement sequence he finds helpful when his low back gets tense, and Katja shares (most of) a recipe for a tincture blend that also helps tense muscles - the r…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
Herbs for Braces & Constituents from the Plant’s Perspective
Episode 21
This week Katja shares some allies who've helped out with the (several!) kinds of pain which accompany her braces - gentle vulnerary astringents for the cuts in the mouth, anodynes for the bone pain,…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago