The Healthy Herb Podcast

Learn how to identify and make home remedies with 5 different evergreen trees including pine, juniper, spruce, fir, and cedar. Evergreen trees have similar actions with each other. They support digestion, are antimicrobial and anti-infective, they ease cramping, and offer nutrition. Make teas, steams, oxymels, infused oil, and incense with these aromatic common trees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn how cloves can be useful medicinally along with information on cultivation, folklore, and history. https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.solidagoherbschool.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cardamom is an aromatic spice that can increase circulation, improve digestion, ease nervous tension, and bring clarity and joy to your day. Learn about that and so much more in this interesting, informative, and inspiring episode plus get a recipe for Cardamom Love Potion. https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.solidagoherbschool.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn all how cinnamon can benefit health plus a bit about its history and folklore. Do you know the difference between cassia cinnamon and sweet cinnamon? Brighid also briefly discusses the importance of working with herbs individually versus in formulas and the hazards of essential oils. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover the many health benefits of ginger plus how to prepare it in home remedies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics covered include herb-drug interactions, fresh vs dried herbs, echinacea tincture, and bee balm. https://www.instagram.com/solidagoherbschool https://www.instagram.com/healthyherbpodcast https://www.solidagoherbschool.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn how to identify, harvest, prepare remedies, and work with Yellow Dock as wild food and medicine. Yellow Dock is a plant that supports people who have anemia, chronic constipation, digestive disorders, skin problems and so much more! @solidagoherbschool on instagram and Facebook. www.solidagoherbschool.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Burdock root builds health and reduces stubborn chronic health problems by supporting our organ systems of metabolism and elimination. Learn how to harvest, prepare, and use remedies to build health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The most important herbs and foods to have on hand this winter to support your immunity and help you fight colds and flus, plus how to make remedies with them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn how to decipher which herbs are best to support you with lung health, whether you have an acute infection or a chronic condition. How to choose from a list of beneficial herbs and how to make remedies from them improve your health are discussed is this informative, accessible, and easy to apply information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listeners ask me questions via email and instagram and I am answering them in this week's episode. If you have a question you want addressed on the podcast, email it to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, as always!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Calendula is a beautiful garden flower, carotene-rich food, and nourishing medicine for the health of our skin, digestion, immunity and so much more! Discover how to grow, harvest, and make remedies with this common garden herb.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is all about rose flowers and hips for food and medicine. Discover the many health benefits this famous plant offers and the various ways to make home remedies with its flowers and fruit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lemon Balm eases anxiety, calms the heart, fights infections, supports thyroid health and communicates with bees. Folklore, history, herbalism, and a bit of entomology round out this episode in honor of Melissa officinalis, named after ancient bee priestesses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn about herbal bitters and how they benefit our health, the best herbs to work with, how to make them, and a bit about their history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn about the folklore and medicinal properties of Elder Berries and Flowers, plus how to make and use remedies from them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Echinacea has been a very popular herb over the past 150 years among the general public. Discover why it is so beneficial for our immune health and how to make and use herbal preparations with it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover the many health virtues of this common weed and the rich history that it has shared with humans. A tonic for many body systems and an herb that supports women's health through all ages, this is an important one to know.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Goldenrod is a native herb and common weed that many people think causes hay fever but instead is a remedy for allergy symptoms. It has affinities for the urinary system and is an antioxidant rich fall tonic that prepares us for the changing seasons. Discover the how to harvest, make, and work with remedies from this plant. I explain why I named The Solidago Herb School after this plant.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tulsi, Holy Basil, has been in deep and sacred relationship with humans in India for a very long time. This herb has many gifts to offer our health and wellbeing. It is a delicious herbal tea and a delight for the mind and senses. Learn why this plant is an important one to know.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comfrey is a plant that is often misunderstood. We discuss the safe ways to work with Comfrey as a herbal remedy, all about PAs and allantoin, plus how to grow, harvest, and and make remedies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mullein is commonly known as a tonic for lung health, but there is so much more to this beautiful and abundant wild plant. Discover the many ways Mullein can help you and how you can make remedies with this common weed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elecampane is a beautiful majestic plant that fights infection, supports lung and digestive functions, and so much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover the many gifts Monarda (aka Bee Balm) has to offer us. Learn how to differentiate between the species and work with them differently. Plus my personal story of getting through the summer flu with the help of Yarrow and Monarda.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yarrow is a common herb with a plethora of health benefits. Discover many ways this herb could be helpful for you and how to make home remedies with it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn how to identify, locate, grow, harvest, make remedies and know how to work with this wonderful weed for greater health!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode you will find cooling summer drinks with electrolytes, all about Heal-All, Aloe for skin relief, and some addendums to past episodes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover the many gifts that Cleavers has to offer for health. It's relatives Bedstraw and Sweet Woodruff are also discussed. Summer Solstice is the mid-point of summer, find out why and Brighid's top three summer solstice medicinal flowers. https://www.solidagoherbschool.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is the insect apocalypse and what does it mean for our future? How to make a plantain poultice when you get the brown tail moth rash and insect bites. Powerful mind medicine herbal visualization techniques. A different take on flower essences and how to work with them. https://[email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take a tour of the herbs that I have noticed and worked with this week including lupin, red clover, chickweed, shepard's purse, Solomon's seal, comfrey, nettle and chives! There are so many beautiful and helpful plants that grow all around us! Check out https://www.patreon.com/solidagoherbschool for the free show notes and membership classes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to think about our use of essential oils and what it is doing to our health and the health of the earth. Listen to discover serious concerns to consider if you use essential oils in any aspect of your life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Make herbal remedies for the lungs with evergreen tree tips and Brighid's favorite herbal skin protection and restoration during the sun filled summer. Check out https://www.patreon.com/solidagoherbschool for more info and podcast show notes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Brighid covers a variety of topics that she thinks about as she gardens through the day including pollen allergies and what herbs help to ease them, hawthorn flowers and brown tail moths, lilac bitters and syrup, insect repellents and tick bite care, herbs for wild salads, and improving the health of the microbiome!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 herbs to support mothers in all stages of mothering. Learn how to work with them to support yourself as you support your children.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Beltane, also called May Day, is a celebration of the start of summer and fertility. It is the time when the fairies come out to play and the violets are blooming. Learn about the folklore and medicinal benefits of violet leaf and flowers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to take care of your gardens this spring, how to start new garden beds, and my favorite plants to grow in a medicinal herb garden.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover the world of Stinging Nettle, including ID, harvest, food, medicinal benefits, folklore, and how to use to fertilize the garden. Nettle improves immune health, helps skin to glow, hair to shine, brings lasting energy to get through the day with, and helps us with so much more! Find the podcast notes and a handful of short videos about Nettle at https:///www.patreon.com/solidagoherbschool See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Burdock, Dandelion, & Yellow Dock are a trio of medicinal roots that support liver and digestive health plus much more! Learn how to harvest and prepare them for a variety of health concerns. Find the detailed show notes and more at https://www.patreon.com/solidagoherbschoolSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To cleanse or not to cleanse, that is the question. Perspectives on cleansing, how the liver functions, and bitter roots that support digestive and liver health. https://www.patreon.com/solidagoherbschool for free detailed podcast notes and a membership herbal classroom where we learn about creating a home apothecary with common herbs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adaptogens are herbs that help us deal with stress and build foundational health. Get to know Schisandra, a flavorful and multifaceted adaptogen. Check out the Seasonal Herbalism membership classes here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is an herbalist? How do you become an herbalist? What is herbalism? Coltsfoot spring flowers. In this episode, I talk about the many ways that you can be an herbalist and about herbalism in the past and present. I am excited to see the first coltsfoot flowers and am making plans to make some oxymel with them.Check out the Solidago Herb School Patreon Membership Classroom at https://www.patreon.com/solidagoherbschool for herbalism through the seasons, foraging, gardening, remedy making, and monthly plant allies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 beneficial herbs and herbal actions that are helpful for people who are healing from debilitating states of health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover the benefits to growing wild herbs in your garden, how to incorporate them into the design, and what are the best ones to grow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode I talk about 3 important considerations when foraging medicinal plants. I also share 8 common wild herbs to harvest and have in the home apothecary.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ethically wildcrafting weeds, pine tree harvest and remedies, plus how to make an herbal shrub with pine needles, raspberries, vinegar, and honey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Working with herbs individually instead of in formulas has many benefits. Motherwort is an herb that benefits the heart and nervous system. How to make Hawthorn tea.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode we discuss the 4 categories of herbs and how we work with them. Our herbal ally of the week is Hawthorn, the great heart tonic. Learn about cordials and how to make one with Hawthorn. Ask a question for the pod at [email protected]. https://www.solidagoherbschool.com @solidagoherbschool & @healthyherbpodcast on social media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Brighid talks about spring, Imbolc and connecting with her Irish ancestors through plants. Dandelion is the plant ally of the week. She reviews and reads a couple passages from the book Brighid's Healing, Ireland's Celtic Medicine Traditions by Gina McGarry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode Brighid talks about how to be in right relationship with the green world and the difference between balance and homeostasis. Rosemary is the green ally of the week and is discussed through history and in present day herbalism. Learn how to make a Cranberry-Rosemary shrub preparation. To ask a question or request a topic for a future episode, email [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, learn 6 tips to making resolutions you can keep and ideas for herb-themed resolutions. Learn why Linden is a great herb for the new year. Discover the differences between tea and nourishing infusions and learn how to make them. To ask a question or suggest a topic, email [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.